FARGO, N.D. — A Mega Millions winning ticket worth $3 million and sold in Fargo has been claimed. But the winner has chosen to remain anonymous. The ticket for Tuesday’s drawing was sold at a Casey’s General Store. The winner’s quick pick ticket was worth $1 million, but since the player bought the Megaplier, it ended up being worth $3…
BILLINGS CO., N.D. — (UPDATE: 8:43pm 04/01/21) — Around 9,600 acres have burned near Medora, North Dakota and containment of the grass fire which caused the evacuation of the small tourist town is at 15%. Interstate 94 is temporarily closed from Beach to Belfield with no detour in place. Drivers will have to use alternate routes. **ORIGINAL POST BELOW** Evacuations…
Grand Forks Police Department / FacebookGRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police Department has a new crime fighter! Meet Brandon, the department’s dual-purpose police goat. They say he’s getting faster every day! Brandon is fully qualified in tracking and detection and is National Police Goat Association certified. He’s partnered up with Officer Mike. It’s either a brilliant April Fool’s Day…
MENTOR, Minn. — A grass fire near Mentor, Minnesota which started Monday is now 90% contained and authorities say it was “human-caused”. Minnesota Incident Command reports the “Oxcart Fire” had no new fire growth overnight. Calmer weather helped keep the fire activity minimal within the perimeter of the 13,000 acre fire. Firefighters are working on mopping up smoldering hot spots…
Charles Harris IIIFARGO, N.D. — One of the men involved in the murder of Fargo food truck owner Jay Halvorson has changed his plea to guilty. A judge sentenced Charles Harris III to 30 years in prison with credit for already serving nearly two years. He’ll be eligible for probation after 25 years. A charge of conspiracy to commit murder…
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A 10-year-old girl who police in Fridley, Minnesota say took a vehicle from her home Tuesday morning and drove around the Twin Cities, has been found safe. Around 10:30 Wednesday morning, Maple Grove police officers found Ava Whitfield at a Walgreens. They also found the vehicle. Police say the girl took credit cards from her mother’s…
FARGO, N.D. — The 10th annual “Battle of the Cents-es” raises more than $7,300 for a NDSU grad battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. The fundraising competition pitting the College of Engineering against the College of Health Professions was held last week. Teams earned positive points for change or Venmo donations while paper bills were subtracted from the…
Aaron BeverFARGO, N.D. — One high risk sex offender in Fargo is homeless while two others have new addresses. Fargo Police say Aaron Bever has registered as homeless. The 35-year-old was convicted in 2003 in Dunn County, Wisconsin of sexual assault. Bever repeatedly sexually assaulted a 6-year old girl in an old van on his parents’ property. He is a…
FARGO, N.D. — Someone is holding a Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million that was bought in Fargo. The ticket was sold at Casey’s General Store at 3545 25th Street South. The ticket matched all five white balls in Tuesday night’s drawing and because the player added the Megaplier feature for $1 more, the $1 million prize tripled. No one…
FARGO, N.D. — The medical director for F-M Ambulance has died. A social media post by the agency says Dr. Heidi Lako-Adamson died Wednesday morning. A cause of death was not revealed. They say she was known for her “bright personality and passion for her profession and patient care.” Dr. Lako-Adamson began her career at F-M Ambulance as a paramedic….
