Author: TJ Nelson

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Increases Releases Baldhill Dam

The extra water could flood low lying areas and roads

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Minor flooding is expected along the Sheyenne River downstream of Baldhill Dam near Valley City. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing releases from the dam following the snowstorm. They are encouraging lakeshore property owners on Lake Ashtabula to take necessary precautions to protect their property. The extra water could flood low lying areas and roads….

Kilstone Brewing Calling It Quits After 4 Years In North Fargo

They are also abandoning plans to move to downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — Kilstone Brewing has announced on Facebook that they are shutting down operations on Saturday, October 26th. They are also abandoning plans to move to downtown Fargo. They cite logistics and the investment involved as reasons to call it quits. Kilstone has been in business since spring 2015 at 764 34th Street North Unit R in Fargo. Categories:…

WHIP+ Program Could Help Producers Dealing With Weather-Related Losses

Counties with a presidential or secretarial disaster declaration are automatically eligible

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Producers impacted by the early blizzard could be getting some help under what’s called the WHIP+ program. Legislation passed in May included more than $3 billion for USDA to cover crop losses stemming from 2018 and 2019 disasters. Coverage for losses due to excessive moisture and snowfall are covered under what’s called the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity…

Fargo Police Identify Suspect Arrested After Gunshots And Disturbance Early Sunday

27-year old Lionel Fraction is facing charges

FARGO, N.D. — A man who was arrested following a disturbance and gunfire at a north Fargo apartment building is identified by police. 27-year old Lionel Fraction is facing charges of terrorizing, reckless endangerment and alteration of a prohibited weapon. Officers responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls of shots fired outside the apartment complex around 4:30 a.m. Sunday. Police entered the…

Cass County Officials Concerned About Fall Flooding

There is overland flooding with high water in ditches, drains, and other tributaries

FARGO, N.D. — Cass County anticipates record fall flooding along many of the tributary rivers. While officials say rivers are not expected to get to the levels seen last spring, there is a significant risk of flooding in rural areas. River levels on the Sheyenne are expected to remain high for the next several weeks. Minor to moderate flooding is…

Air Search To Resume For Missing Single-Engine Plane

The blue and white Cessna went missing Thursday between Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Oakes, North Dakota

OAKES, N.D. — Air Force helicopters brought in to help search for a missing plane and its pilot are scheduled to resume operations. Aerial crews including the North Dakota and South Dakota wings of the Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Air Force were grounded by bad weather on Saturday. The blue and white single-engine Cessna went missing Thursday between Aberdeen,…

Chase Terminated In Grand Forks When Speeds Hit 80 MPH

The SUV was found abandoned minutes later

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police tried to stop a vehicle for an improper turn and the suspect sped off. The vehicle fled northbound on South Washington Street from the 1700 block around 6 p.m. The pursuit hit speeds of 80 miles per hour before being terminated. The SUV was found abandoned minutes later and a police K9 was…

Travel Alert Issued For Large Section of North Dakota

Drivers are being encouraged to reduce speeds

Jackknifed Semi Near Carrington On Highway 200BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota DOT and Highway Patrol have issued a Travel Alert due to heavy snow, reduced visibility and icy roads. Cities included in the alert include  Jamestown, Courtenay, Valley City, Ellendale, Velva, Harvey, Towner, Devils Lake, Carrington, Langdon, Rolla, Cavalier, Adams, Cooperstown and surrounding areas. Drivers are being encouraged to reduce…

Man Pretends To Sell Gaming System, Robs People In Moorhead

The victims ran and were not hurt

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Several people were robbed in Moorhead by a man they believed was selling a gaming system. Police say 34-year-old John Sargent of Moorhead pulled out a knife and took their money. The victims ran and were not hurt. It happened late Wednesday afternoon in the 1800 block of 9th Avenue South. Police say Sargent was found in…