DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Country fans have their cowboy hats out and are gathering in Detroit Lakes for WE Fest. Bruce Sostak of Plano, Texas has been coming to WE Fest for years. It all started when he heard about it from a friend. “She said she was coming to WE Fest, I asked, ‘what’s WE Fest?’ and she told…
FARGO, N.D.– Sanford Health is hosting Sports Physical Blitz walk–in’s to young athletes before school starts. More than 30 million student athletes need medical clearance to play sports every year. “It’s really important for all athletes to get physicals, so that we know that they are healthy and can participate in all sports,” says Nurse Practitioner, Autumn Nelson. Physicals give…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s law to curb distracted driving goes into effect in just a few short hours. The entire state goes hands–free on Thursday, meaning drivers will no longer be able to hold their cell phones or GPS devices in hand at any point. You can still use your phone while driving, but only by voice commands. Minnesota…
Courtesy: Mark JohnsonHILLSBORO, ND — A Hillsboro, North Dakota man is dead after his SUV was hit from behind while it was stopped on I-29 near Hillsboro. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver, 76-year-old Norman Dronen, was killed at the scene. They do not know why he was stopped in the left lane of the interstate late Wednesday afternoon, three…
FARGO, N.D. — There’s nothing bizarre about the “How Bazaar” Art Fair. It’s a local art show that started after a few artists decided to come together to show off their work a few years ago. This is the third year the fair has been held. The event is held on the front lawns of artists’ houses. About twenty vendors…
MOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead will hold a special election in November to fill two vacant city council seats. Joel Paulsen in the 3rd Ward and Steve Gehrtz in the 4th Ward have submitted notices resigning their seats. Gehrtz is leaving citing business demands. Paulsen is expected to be named the new executive director of the FM Diversion Authority. The filing…
FESSENDEN, ND — A pilot suffered minor injuries after a helicopter crash south of Fessenden, North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday they responded to a crash 4.5 miles south of Fessenden along Highway 52. The helicopter, a 2007 Robinson R44, was spraying waterways by Highway 52. When the pilot attempted to go under…
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) _ A driver has been arrested after striking and killing a pedestrian and injuring two others, then fleeing from the scene of the crash in Williston. Police say 42-year-old Steven Rademacher is being held on a possible murder charge and other counts related to Monday night’s crash. The two people who were hurt were treated for non-life…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Authorities still aren’t providing details into cause of death of an American Indian woman whose body was found in a submerged truck one year ago. The Bismarck Tribune reports the FBI’s refusal to release information in the case of Olivia Lone Bear has been frustrating for her family, and tribal and state officials. Thirty-two-year-old Olivia Lone…
MINNEAPOLIS – A Delta Air Lines pilot suspected of drinking before his flight at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been arrested. A report by airport police says the pilot had an “alcoholic container” in his possession and was suspected of being impaired. He was scheduled to fly to San Diego, California Tuesday morning. The pilot, who lives in Rosemount, was…
