Author: TJ Nelson

Dl 1
Local News, North Dakota News

Storm With Strong Winds Cause Damage Across Devils Lake

Buses and vans had windows blown out and trees are uprooted
TJ Nelson,

Ramsey County Emergency Management/FacebookDEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Damage is widespread across Devils Lake from the overnight storms including a storage building at Roller Field that was knocked down. These pictures shared on social media by Ramsey County Emergency Management. Damage reports are coming from the northwest part of the city including at Devils Lake High School, Lake Region State College…

Nd Commerce
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

Grant Program Created To Help Lure Customers Back

The program will help businesses pay for measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19
TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota is taking steps to improve customer confidence to help get the economy back on track. The state is introducing a new Economic Resiliency Grant Program. “We don’t need additional debt,” said Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer. “We need our customers to come back to the marketplace. So the ERG was designed to address that challenge. How…

Pomeranian
Local News, North Dakota News

People Are Being Duped By Pomeranian Dog Scam

Fargo Police reporting that over the past few days they have taken two reports
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — They are cute but the scam being run involving Pomeranian dogs is not cute at all. Fargo Police reporting that over the past few days they have taken two reports where victims thought they were buying Pomeranian dogs through an online sale. In both incidents, the victims were contacted multiple times for additional payments, and shipping information…

Columbia Drive Buckle
Local News, North Dakota News

Driving Is Restricted Over Columbia Road Overpass In Grand Forks

the surface of the road is buckling
TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The surface of Columbia Road overpass in Grand Forks is buckling. The streets department has reduced traffic to one lane in each direction. They say it’s possible the entire overpass will need to be closed so repairs can be made. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid traffic congestion.     Categories: Local News,…

Local News, North Dakota News

Two Men Hurt, One Charged, After Polaris RZR Crash

Neither man was wearing a helmet or seatbelt
TJ Nelson,

PEMBINA CO., N.D. — An Edinburg, North Dakota man and his passenger are hurt after overturning their Polaris RZR in Pembina County. Neither man was wearing a helmet or seatbelt. North Dakota Highway Patrol charged 29-year-old Colton Evenson with DUI. Evenson has significant injuries but not believed to be life-threatening. A passenger has non life-threatening injuries. They were taken by…
Local News, North Dakota News

People In Fargo Can Ask Questions of Police Chief Candidates

The deadline to submit a question is Monday, July 13 at 5 p.m.
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — If you live in Fargo you now have a chance to be a part of the hiring process for the next Chief of Police. The city is looking for questions you would like answered by the candidates during the hiring process. The deadline to submit a question is Monday, July 13 at 5 p.m. for consideration. They…

Emerado Fire 1
Local News, North Dakota News

Emerado Offers Basement Cleanup Kits After More Than 8 Inches of Rain

Water Made Its Way Inside Emerado Volunteer Fire Department
TJ Nelson,

Emerado Volunteer Fire Department/FacebookEMERADO, N.D. — They are still cleaning up in Emerado, North Dakota after storms Tuesday and Wednesday dropped more than 8 inches of rain. This is how it looked inside the Emerado Volunteer Fire Department. They posted pictures to social media Wednesday with the caption: “So, we DO need water to do our job, but this is…

Ppe Face Masks
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-MN, Local News, Minnesota News

Minnesota Governor Asked To Consider Face Mask Mandate

Governors in several states that are seeing rising numbers have mandated mask use
TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Health experts are urging Gov. Tim Walz to require masks in public statewide amid concerns that the spike in coronavirus cases elsewhere could happen in Minnesota. Governors in several states that are seeing rising numbers have mandated mask use. Medical groups in Minnesota and the state Health Department are backing a mandate. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm…

Local News, Minnesota News

Teen Biker Has Serious Injuries After Being Hit By Car Near Gully, Minnesota

Warren Thompson was taken to Sanford Medical Center with life-threatening injuries
TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., Minn. — A 16-year-old Gonvick boy is hospitalized with serious injuries after he hit by a car while biking in eastern Polk County. The crash happening on Highway 92 and 410th Avenue near Gully, Minnesota just before 8 this morning. Warren Thompson was taken to Sanford Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car, 78-year-old James…
Local News, North Dakota News

Fake Money Being Passed In Sargent & Richland Counties

The currency consists of fake $50 and $100 bills
TJ Nelson,

RICHLAND CO., N.D. — Funny money is being passed in at least two southern North Dakota counties. Richland County Sheriff’s Office and Sargent County Sheriff’s Office and investigating $650 in counterfeit bills passed in various locations in both counties. The currency consists of fake $50 and $100 bills. They say the investigation is ongoing and no further details will be…

You Might Like