JAMESTOWN, N.D. The Otter Tail Power Company says about 20 communities in the Stutsman County area were without power after the holiday storm hit. They say road conditions were the biggest problem. After the storm, road obstructions and low visibility prevented power repair workers from getting to where they needed to go. When asked about rural areas, Stephanie Hoff says…
FARGO, N.D. With only two days left until Christmas, you’d think most people would have their gifts all squared away. The crowds at businesses around town make it clear that’s not the case for every one. “Well you know we got most of our stuff but my son had a few last minute things we needed to get and of…
The downtown ice rink is open for the winter season. Visitors strapped on their skates and enjoyed the freshly groomed ice for free. This year, they expanded the size of the rink and brought in a warming house and fire pit. Officials say they got calls from several people throughout the past few weeks asking when it will be open….
A developer has been selected for an off–campus NDSU housing and retail complex. If the city approves the plans, they will begin tearing down 21 of the 22 houses on the 1600 Block of North University Drive this spring. We spoke with city officials and former tenants to find out what’s happening. Proffutt Limited Partnership is getting ready to turn the…
Three families, including the family of 2-year-old Ted McGee of Apple Valley, say IKEA is agreeing to pay $50 million because their toddlers died when the company’s dressers tipped over on them. The tentative settlements involve the deaths of 2-year-olds in Apple Valley; West Chester, Pennsylvania; and Snohomish, Washington. The Swedish home furnishings retailer has recalled millions of chests and…
Fargo Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery of a gas station late Tuesday night. Police say a masked man walked into Casey’s General Store at 2002 25th Street South at about 10:30pm, pointed a gun at an employee behind the counter and demanded money. The employee cooperated and handed over an unknown amount of cash. The suspect…
Flooding at the YWCA Cass Clay Emergency Shelter caused them to shut down for the day. The Fargo Fire Department was onsite mid-morning due to a burst sprinkler pipe.Water spread to three different floors of the building and a cleaning service has been working rapidly to clean it up. Luckily, there was no structural damage and all women, children and…
Meet Susan, a year-and-a-half-old female pit bull who almost didn’t make it out of a regional pound. The gray pit bull’s velvety coat and melting eyes notwithstanding, Susan was almost put to sleep because controversy over her breed made her less likely to find a home for adoption than other dogs. That didn’t stop volunteers with 4 Luv of Dog….
With the big Bison game tomorrow, the NDSU bookstore has seen a peak in shoppers getting their last minute gear. The store offers a variety of unique clothing and accessories, such as necklaces and sweaters. With the cold weather expected tomorrow, Mary Sivertson, who is the store’s buyer says that the winter gear is very popular. “A lot of people…
Looking to put that ugly Christmas sweater to good use? JL Beers on Highway 10 in Moorhead held their annual Ugly Christmas Sweater competition. Visitors showed up wearing their ugliest sweater and got their picture taken by the staff for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Anyone can vote for their favorite sweater by going to the Moorhead…
