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Charges Pending After Head On Crash Near Buchanan, North Dakota

Mohammed Albanna had to be cut out of his car

July 4, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BUCHANAN, ND — A Fairfield, Iowa man is in the Jamestown Regional Medical Center after a head on crash on Highway 52 north of Buchanan, North Dakota. The highway patrol says 33-year-old Mohammed Albanna crossed the center line and crashed into a semi driven by 65-year-old Dennis Montgomery of Carrington. Albanna had to be cut out of his car while…

Man Arrested For DUI After Hitting Power Pole

Fargo Police say Mohamed A Mohamed was driving intoxicated and suffered minor injuries.

July 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) A 33-year-old West Fargo man with no car insurance knocked out power to 100 people after he hit a power pole at 25th St and 17th Ave S in Fargo at 2 a.m. Police say Mohamed A Mohamed was driving intoxicated and suffered minor injuries. He fled on foot following the crash but was arrested when police…

Fargo Park District Exec. Dir. Joel Vettel Quits After 3 Years

Vettel served as the director after longtime director Roger Gress retired

July 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Joel Vettel, a staple in the Fargo community resigned Tuesday night as the park district’s executive director. In Vettel’s statement he says “this was a huge undertaking and I recognize I had huge shoes to fill.” Vettel served as the director after longtime director Roger Gress retired. Vettel’s service to the community began in the late 90’s when…

Grilling Out This 4th of July Could Make You and Your Family Sick

Family cookouts are a staple of the traditional Independence Day Celebration, but your cooking could be hurting your loved ones

July 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– The CDC reports more than 47 million people get sick from undercooked food each year. Family cookouts are a staple of the traditional Independence Day Celebration, but your cooking could be hurting your loved ones. Under cooked foods and cross contamination can cause people to get sick. “The best way to avoid cross contamination is to use separate…

“Operation Dry Water” Targets Drunk Boaters Over Holiday Weekend

More officers will be patrolling Minnesota lakes

July 3, 2019

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. –If you’re headed to the lakes in Minnesota this holiday weekend, make sure you’re not being reckless on the water. The DNR, State Patrol, and Sheriff’s offices are all teaming up to stop people from boating while drunk. It’s part of a campaign called Operation Dry Water. Many boaters are also keeping safety top of mind. “Of…

Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Fourth of July Fireworks

It's best to keep them inside in an escape-proof room

July 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. –You might be enjoying the celebrations tomorrow night, but the Fourth of July fireworks can be a very stressful time for your furry loved ones. To keep pets from running away because of fireworks, Homeward Animal Shelter says it’s best to keep them inside in an escape-proof room. You can also turn on music to calm them down….

Edible Forest Coming to Fargo in Summer 2020

The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society is implementing its plan to turn a one-acre-plot of land into an edible forest for people in the community.

July 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– People will soon be able to see and eat an edible forest in north Fargo. The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society is implementing its plan to turn a one-acre-plot of land into an edible forest for people in the community. The garden will include a variety of nuts and fruits like apples, pears, and raspberries. The forest is…

West Fargo Welcomes New Wing Joint

Buffalo Wings and Rings off of 32nd Avenue celebrated its grand opening

July 3, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D.– A new wing joint is up and running in West Fargo and it has a little bit of everything on the menu. Buffalo Wings and Rings at 695 32nd Avenue East celebrated its grand opening at 11:00 Wednesday morning. The menu features wings, burgers, quesadillas and even cauliflower wings. This is not the first location in the…

Sen. Cramer Joins Bipartisan Group To Make Access To Crisis Services Easier for Veterans

The Veterans Crisis Line, which was created in 2007, has answered more than 3.5 million calls

July 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of bipartisan Senators, including North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer, have introduced the SPEED act to help veterans in distress. The Suicide Prevention by Eliminating Excessive Digits Act requires the Federal Communication Commission to designate a 3-digit dialing code for veterans in crisis. It is similar to 9-1-1 and would connect directly to the Veterans Crisis…

Building Housing Semi, Hay And Other Items Destroyed By Fire

Crews arrived to find the building in Parnell Township was fully engulfed in flames

July 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., MN — An early morning fire on Tuesday destroys an outbuilding and all of its contents including a semi, spray trailer, two pay-loaders and hay. The fire call came in to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office around 3:30. Crews arrived to find the building in Parnell Township was fully engulfed in flames. The building and the contents inside…