Author: TJ Nelson

Grand Forks County Commissioners Prepare For Potential Flooding Costs

A number of ditches and fields are full of water

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. — Commissioners in Grand Forks County pass an Emergency Declaration to deal with rising water. It is in response to recent record rains and the melting of last week’s early October snowstorm. The action by the board will allow the county to tap into an emergency fund if needed to help fix infrastructure. At least four…

Victims In Tuesday Crash With Semi In Polk County Identified

The driver of the semi was not hurt

POLK CO., Minn. — Authorities have identified the two people killed in a crash with a semi Tuesday in Polk County. They say 36-year-old Jacob Anderson of Fertile failed to yield at an intersection on County Road 46. Anderson and his passenger, 33-year-old Alison Reierson of Winger, were pronounced dead at the scene in the noon hour. The driver of…

Bloated Red River Forces Course Changes For Fargo Mini Marathon This Weekend

Events are planned for both Friday and Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — The recent snowstorm and rainfall is taking a toll on the upcoming Fargo Mini Marathon. A large section of the half marathon course along the Red River is flooded. Marathon organizers are still working out the final details on the new route. Events are planned for both Friday and Saturday. The half marathon, 10K and 5K will…

“Ol’ Black Eyes” Alice Cooper Plans A Tour Stop In Grand Forks

Cooper and special guest Lita Ford will be at Alerus Center on Friday, April 10

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — If you like your music ‘dark’ you’ll want to catch the “Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back” tour next spring in Grand Forks. Alice Cooper and special guest Lita Ford will be at Alerus Center on Friday, April 10. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hal of Famer just wrapped up a very successful UK arena tour. Tickets start…

Donate To The “Little Red Wagon” And You Could Meet Miranda Lambert

The Country Star Collects Pet Supplies During Her Concert Stops For Local Animal Shelters

FARGO, N.D. — If you help fill Miranda Lambert’s little red wagon with pet supplies when she is in Fargo on Thursday, you could meet the country singing star. Concert attendees who bring at least one item to donate to the Little Red Wagon will be registered to win a meet and greet with Miranda before the show It’ll be…

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…