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Update: BioLife Centers in F-M Area To Re-open

The West Fargo and Moorhead BioLife Centers will be open Thursday, June 1 at 2pm. The Fargo BioLife is scheduled to open on June 5th.

The West Fargo and Moorhead BioLife Centers will be open Thursday, June 1 at 2pm. The Fargo BioLife is scheduled to open on June 5th.  —– NATIONAL — BioLife Centers in Moorhead, Fargo, West Fargo and Grand Forks are closed after the company announces there is a lack of availability of anticoagulant, which is necessary for the plasma collection process….

Defective Boiler May be Cause of Carbon Monoxide Leak at Fargo Hotel

A 9-year-old girl became sick in the pool area of La Quinta Inn & Suites on Monday

  FARGO, ND — A defective boiler may have caused an apparent carbon monoxide leak at a Fargo hotel. A 9-year-old girl became sick in the pool area of La Quinta Inn & Suites on Monday. Police say at least 10 others also felt sick and sought treatment on their own. Fire officials say the level of carbon monoxide in…

Downtown Fargo Set to Open Parking Ramp

The parking ramp will remain open to cars as construction on the apartment complex and retail space continues around the ramp through next spring

FARGO, ND — The search for a parking space in downtown Fargo may be easier starting this Thursday. A 455 stall ramp is expected to open up at the corner of Roberts Street and 2nd Avenue North as part of the Roberts Commons Complex. The parking ramp will remain open to cars as construction on the apartment complex and retail…

Army Corps of Engineers Taking a Look at Progress on F-M Diversion

FARGO, ND — Leaders with the Army Corps of Engineers came to the metro to get their first look at the F-M Flood Diversion construction. The six and a half year project has already begun near Horace at the southern end of the project’s site. Army Corps leaders say they’re pleased with how it’s shaping up and will work to move…

Fargo Diocese Responds After Placing Pastor on Administrative Leave

Feltman has served as pastor of St. Arnold's Catholic Church in Milnor and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wyndmere

RICHLAND COUNTY, ND — An area pastor has been placed on administrative leave by the Diocese of Fargo for his interaction with children. A spokesman says there is, quote, “alleged conduct” involving Father Thomas Feltman’s interaction with youth. Feltman has served as pastor of St. Arnold’s Catholic Church in Milnor and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wyndmere. “The Diocese…

One Person Sent to Hospital After Carbon Monoxide Leak at Local Hotel

Firefighters who responded determined that the hotel did not need to be evacuated

  FARGO, ND — An apparent carbon monoxide scare this morning at a Fargo hotel. Several people at La Quinta Inn and Suites reported being sick and at least one person was taken to the hospital. Firefighters who responded determined that the hotel did not need to be evacuated. Carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly gas. The source of the…

FM RedHawks Home Opener Kicks Off Week of Events

The RedHawks Will Be Hosting A Week Full of Fun Events

FARGO, ND — There are a lot of things to be excited about this week at Newman Outdoor Field. Some of the events that will happen include a Pray for Grey tumor awareness night, a Star Wars themed night, and a chance for the kids to run the bases after Sunday’s game. Fireworks will be a part of the game…

Memorial Day: CrossFit Fargo Breaks a Sweat to Honor Legacies of the Fallen

CrossFit Members Did the "Memorial Day Murph" Workout To Honor Fallen Hero, Lt. Michael P. Murphy

FARGO, ND — One local gym made sure their members broke a sweat to honor those lost in the line of duty. CrossFit Fargo hosted a workout to honor fallen hero, Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, a Navy Seal killed in action on June 28th, 2005. The workout included a one mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats and then…

Horses and Cattle Returned to Gladstone Rancher Accused of Neglect

Last month, a veterinarian found some of Gary Dassinger's animals to be in poor shape

GLADSTONE, ND — Seventy horses and 20 head of cattle have been returned to a Gladstone, North Dakota rancher accused of abusing and neglecting them. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office began to seize the animals last week on a judge’s order. But another judge reversed the order. Last month, a veterinarian found some of Gary Dassinger’s animals to be in…

Payless Shoes Requesting to Close More Stores in Wake of Bankruptcy

The company filed for Chapter 11 in April

  NATIONAL — The company behind Payless Shoes is asking a bankruptcy court for permission to close 408 more stores. Company officials say they need to cut at least 10 percent more of their volume after the closure of about 400 stores in the last two months. The company filed for Chapter 11 in April. The Payless store in Moorhead is…