Cass County Sheriff’s OfficeCASSELTON, N.D. — A Cass County deputy jumps into a stinky situation in Casselton. Yes that is a skunk with a pop can stuck on its head. Deputy Chad Thompson responded to the call for help. He was able to locate the skunk and smelling its fear, Thompson was able to keep the skunk calm and safely…
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has ordered California-based Students Loan Services to issue refunds and stop doing business in the state until it meets licensing requirements. His office started an investigation into the student debt relief company after a woman who had paid almost $900 did not see any reduction in her debt. Investigators determined the…
Some disappointing news for our war heroes waiting to take the next Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Honor Flight Network has postponed all trips for the 2020 flight season in response to COVID-19. They say that those with questions about their individual trip should contact their local Honor Flight hub. More than 23,000 veterans were given free trips to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Mandy George rounded up the most votes in her first race for West Fargo City Commission. Mark Simmons was close behind to retain his seat on the commission. They will join Eric Gjerdevig, Brad Olson and Commission President Bernie Dardis. Find complete election results here. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: election, MANDY GEORGE,…
FARGO, N.D. — Current Fargo City Commissioner John Strand and former commissioner Arlette Preston win the two seats up for election on the commission in the 2020 Primary Election. They beat five other candidates in the race including incumbent Commissioner Tony Grindberg. Preston served two terms on the commission in the 1990’s. She will be the first woman to serve…
FARGO, N.D. — Former Fargo Deputy Police Chief Todd Osmundson says a Forum article with him was wrong, but also that much of what was reported was his mistake. Osmundson says the story should have been about him and not claims that there is racism in the police department. He apologizes and says much of what he said in the…
Mayor Brandon BochenskiGRAND FORKS, N.D. – It’s a big upset in Grand Forks politics. Brandon Bochenski has defeated five-term Mayor Michael Brown. The latest votes totals are: Bochenski 5,663 to Brown’s 3,630. Bochenski is a former NHL and UND hockey standout who moved back to the city in 2017 after a 15-year career in pro hockey. The results show 0…
FARGO, N.D. — Equipment failure was the cause of a power outage for members of Cass County Electric Cooperative. Around 550 members were impacted shortly after 7 Sunday night. The outage was reported near University Avenue South around Davies High School to 100th Avenue South. Crews had the power restored by 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Categories: Local News, North Dakota…
OSAKIS, Minn. — A Long Prairie, Minnesota man is flown to a hospital after a crash on I-94 at the Osakis interchange. 71-year-old Joseph Slabaugh was in the back seat of one of the vehicles and had to be cut out by Osakis Fire Department. The driver, 38-year-old Nancy Taft of Browerville, had stopped while attempting to exit the interstate….
DOUGLAS CO., Minn. — A water safety reminder after two men are thrown from their fishing boat on Lake Ida thanks to strong winds and high waves. Douglas County authorities were called around 10:15 this morning for a boat circling in the lake. They say 18-year-old Ethan Sigler and 21-year-old Conner Sigler, both of Cottage Grove, were thrown from the…
