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Mayors Declare Emergency Due To Cold Weather, All Flights Cancelled In Fargo & Grand Forks

Moorhead Center Mall to Close at 5 PM, West Acres Mall to Close at 6 PM, Sanford Health Closing Care Clinics On Wednesday

January 29, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis have declared an emergency to enact a closure of all non-emergency city offices and buildings in both cities beginning at 5:30 p.m. and continuing through Wednesday. The mayors made the joint declaration to protect residents and city staff members in the community. Snow plowing services will continue and…

Jamestown Woman Charged After Pit Bull Allegedly Attacked 5 People

Mariah Bermel told police her pit bull was a service dog and she wanted to shoot the dog so it would stop biting people

January 29, 2019

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, ND — A Jamestown woman is facing charges after police say her dog attacked people five times since last September. 22-year-old Mariah Bermel is charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, keeping a dangerous dog and failing to vaccinate it for rabies. Bermel told police her pit bull was a service dog and she wanted to shoot the dog so…

Woodworth Woman Sentenced For Adoption Scam

Betty Jo Krenz entered Alford pleas to felony and misdemeanor charges of theft of property

January 29, 2019

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, ND — A Woodworth, North Dakota woman has been sentenced to over four years in prison for an adoption scam. Betty Jo Krenz entered Alford pleas to felony and misdemeanor charges of theft of property. A charge of unauthorized use of identifying information was dropped. She acknowledges there’s enough evidence to be convicted, but she does not admit to the…

Vehicle Fire May Have Been Started By Block Heater

Small kids woke their parents after spotting the fire in their driveway in Brandon, Minnesota

January 29, 2019

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, MN — A block heater may have started a vehicle fire in Douglas County. Small kids woke their parents after spotting the fire in their driveway in Brandon, Minnesota, west of Alexandria. Fire crews were called just before 6 a.m. The vehicle is a total loss but the detached garage it was parked in front of only has moderate…

Star Wars App Compares ND & MN to Hoth

January 29, 2019

Site Staff,

Courtesy: Star Wars AppA galaxy from far, far away can only compare with the dangerously bitter cold we’re feeling. The Star Wars App has a weather section where you can see the planet that has a climate that resembles your own. Not surprisingly, North Dakota and Minnesota feels like the ice planet of Hoth where the Rebellion had their base…

Strange Warning From CDC: Don’t Snuggle or Kiss Hedgehogs

January 29, 2019

Site Staff,

ATLANTA – It seems to be a bizarre warning, but the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm on people kissing and snuggling hedgehogs. The organization says a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections, including in Minnesota are linked to contact with pet hedgehogs. 11 people have been infected in eight states. One person has been hospitalized and no…

Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools Cancel Classes On Wednesday, NDSU Also Closed On Wednesday

Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools have joined Moorhead and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in calling off classes and most other activities for Wednesday.

January 29, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND – Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools have joined Moorhead and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in calling off classes and most other activities for Wednesday. North Dakota State University has also cancelled classes for Wednesday, January 30. The overnight low is expected to be around -35. In West Fargo, district office, administration and year-round employees are expected to work at their…

Fargo City Commission Approves TB Testing Program

The federally funded program is for control of tuberculosis in high risk populations, such as refugees.

January 29, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn cast the only no vote Monday night as commissioners approved a contract with the North Dakota Department of Health for targeted testing of tuberculosis infection and treatment. The federally funded program is for control of tuberculosis in high risk populations, such as refugees. Piepkorn remains doubtful about the screening. He cited…

Middle School Principal Has Fun “Singing” School Announcement In Casselton

She did it to the tune of "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor

January 28, 2019

TJ Nelson,

CASSELTON, ND — A principal at Central Cass Middle School had a little fun with her latest school announcement. Lisa Narum shared a YouTube video with students letting them know that class Monday morning was going to be two hours late. She did it to the tune of “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor. “Yeah I think it’s pretty clear…

If It’s Too Cold for You, It’s Too Cold for Your Pets; Limiting Exposure Outside

Staff with Homeward Animal Shelter say animals are just as prone to frostbite and hypothermia as humans

January 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — If you have a furry friend, keeping them inside as much as possible over the next few days is in both of your best interests. Staff with Homeward Animal Shelter say animals are just as prone to frostbite and hypothermia as humans. If you are used to taking your pets for a walk, or a few, this…