Author: TJ Nelson

Names Released In Triple Fatal Crash And Arrest Near Tower City

A 16-year-old Driver Crossed The Center Line Late Friday Night

TOWER CITY, ND — North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the names of three people killed in a crash near Tower City late Friday Night. They are 40-year-old Matthew Wipf and 43-year-old Kathy Wipf both of Tower City and 46-year-old Dorothy Decker of Ipswich, South Dakota. They were in a vehicle hit head-on by a SUV driven by 16-year-old Sophia Weshnevski…

Tim McGraw, Weezer, Rick Springfield And Others To Appear At State Fair

North Dakota State Fair Runs July 19-27

MINOT, ND — Rock and country stars are heading to Minot this summer for the annual North Dakota State Fair. The Country Showpass will include Rascal Flatts, Justin Moore and Chase Rice, Midland, Ned LeDoux and Tim McGraw. The pass includes two auto events for just $110. Fans of 80’s pop music will enjoy Rick Springfield with Eddie Money and Greg…

NDSU Team Takes 15th Place At “Olympics of Landscaping”

The National Association of Landscape Professionals holds the event to grow the lawn and landscape professions workforce

FORT COLLINS, CO — NDSU places 15th overall in the “Olympics of Landscaping” competition held in Fort Collins, Colorado. NDSU sent 16 students to the 43rd annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition at Colorado State University. They joined more than 800 students from across the country. The National Association of Landscape Professionals holds the event to grow the lawn and landscape professions…

Moorhead To Host Flood Meeting On Tuesday

People living in riverfront neighborhoods will have a chance to meet with flood zone leaders

MOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead city leaders will hold a community flood information meeting on Tuesday. They will talk about the city’s flood preparedness. People living in riverfront neighborhoods will have a chance to meet with flood zone leaders assigned to their neighborhoods to get any questions answered. The meeting is set for April 2 at 7 pm at the Comstock Memorial…

Near Perfect Thaw And Melt Cycle Helps To Reduce Flood Threat

Peak river levels will still be contingent upon future precipitation

GRAND FORKS, ND — There is some good news in the latest Spring Thaw update from the National Weather Service. Near perfect thaw/melt conditions thus far this spring have potentially allowed for a reduced flood threat. A slow and gentle melt continues across the Red River basin due to favorable temperatures and dry weather conditions. Peak river levels will still be…

Man Could Be Charged After Gun Accidentally Fires In Apartment

The bullet went through the floor into an occupied apartment below

WEST FARGO, ND — Charges could be filed against a 19-year-old man in West Fargo after he accidentally fired a gun in his apartment. Officers responded to the three thousand block of 7th street west just before 8:15 last night. The man was cleaning a gun when it went off. The bullet went through the floor into an occupied apartment below….

MnDOT Warns About Water On Highway 59

MnDOT says the northbound lake is closed between mileposts 201 and 202

If you’re driving on Highway 59 between Elbow Lake and I-94 you’ll have to watch for water over the roadway. MnDOT says the northbound lane is closed between mileposts 201 and 202. Traffic is being controlled by automated signals. They warn everyone that driving through water is dangerous and not to drive around barricades or into flooded areas. Categories: Flood…

GoFundMe Goal Increased For Family Involved In Serious Crash

The goal is now $15,000 to cover funeral and medical expenses for the Devine family

FARGO, N.D. — The goal of a GoFundMe account for two boys involved in a crash in Fargo Saturday night has been increased. The goal is now $15,000 to cover funeral and medical expenses for the Devine family. Nearly $12,000 had been raised just 24 hours after the fund was started. 7-year-old Jason has been declared brain dead and his mother…

Grand Forks Man Arrested After Yet Another High Speed Chase

Derek Fuglem Was Also Arrested After A Chase In A Stolen Vehicle In 2017

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND — A Grand Forks man is behind bars after a high speed chase south of the city, and it wasn’t the first time. A deputy spotted a suspicious vehicle around 2 Monday morning and 31-year-old Derek Fuglem took off. The nine-mile chase hit speeds of 110 miles per hour and ended when Fuglem drove over spike strips….

Ribfest Headliners include Russell Dickerson, Firehouse & Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil

FARGO, N.D. – The Ribfest lineup is out and it includes country music newcomer Russell Dickerson on June 6th. You can also rock out to Vince Neil of Motley Crue on opening night, the 5th, and Firehouse with Kix on the 8th. Sawyer Brown, a favorite for years around these parts, will take the stage on June 7th. All concerts are…