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Mapleton community pulls together for young girl recovering from heart surgery

Brooklyn Gjevre was born with a heart defect that was discovered when she was 18 months old

July 20, 2020

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MAPLETON, N.D. — After undergoing open heart surgery at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, it was a special welcome home for a girl with a special heart. “It’s ironic. Her heart is so big, and that’s what needed to be repaired,” said Brooklyn Gjevre’s former teacher Kayla Dornfeld. Nine-year-old Brooklyn was born with a rare congenital heart defect. Three years…

Car port fire damages mobile homes

July 20, 2020

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FARGO, ND – A fire at a mobile home in Fargo has destroyed a car port and severely damaged one home. It started around 8:21 this morning in the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park. Witnesses tell us that one person got out of the house safely and firefighters told us there were no injuries. The next door neighbor’s mobile home…

West Fargo Hosts Its First Annual Bike Safety Rodeo

July 20, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo events and the city of West Fargo hosted its first annual bike safety rodeo at the POW/MIA Plaza. West Fargo police and fire departments were also there to help teach kids valuable lessons about bike safety. Five different stations were available for kids to attend with a drawing for two new bikes for anyone…

West Fargo City Commission Approves New Police Chief

The West Fargo City Commission approved the recommendation to hire Denis Otterness

July 20, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo has a new police chief and it is Denis Otterness. The West Fargo City Commission approved the recommendation by City Administrator Tina Fisk. Otterness started his career as an officer with West Fargo Police Department. He is currently the Montana State University – Billings Police Department Chief of Police and Emergency Management Director,. He’s…

Artists From Across U.S. Showcase Their Work at Borderline Chalkfest in Wahpeton

July 18, 2020

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WAHPETON, N.D.- Next time you visit 4th Avenue in downtown Wahpeton, the streets will look a little brighter. That’s because the pavements will be showcasing the talents of ten artists from states like Minnesota, Michigan and even Utah. “It’s great to kind of bring these world class artists to Wahpeton, and to really showcase what chalk art can be,” says…

Travel Is Expected To Remain Low Through The Year, According To An Expert

He says it's going to be awhile before we see flights go back to normal.

July 18, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – He says the reason planes have been filling up is due to airlines cutting down on flights. The expert also says airlines have been blocking middle seats, so there’s more space between people. “We’re seeing more personal travel. Maybe families going, you know, we have circumstances, maybe a grand baby has been born, someone’s traveling because someone…

Large Fires From Fargo Landfill And Moorhead Compost Site Calming Down, Smoke Remaining For Multiple Days

Both departments are prepared to return to the scene if anything changes.

July 18, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD, — Fires at both the Moorhead Compost Site and the Fargo Landfill had fire crews on the scene less than an hour apart. At the Moorhead site, crews say the fire was likely caused by wood chips that spread into the wood storage. In Fargo, crews say the fire was started by cutting work, creating sparks that spread to…

ND Pro Marijuana Group Makes Final Push to Get Signatures for petition

July 16, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota for Freedom of Cannabis Act set up in front of West Acres to collect signatures before the July 22nd deadline Anyone signing their name also were able to take home a free t shirt or wristband. The group is aiming to get 30 thousand signatures. “Last count we were, last lose count we were pretty…

Bismarck Man Facing Multiple Sex Crime Charges Against 15 Minors

All 15 alleged victims were females in their early teens with each case being a separate incident.

July 16, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The U.S. Attorney for North Dakota says 21-year-old Dawson Rouse of Bismarck is facing 27 federal indictments of sexual exploitation of children, the corrosion of sexual exploitation of minors and the creation and transfer of obscene material involving minors. All 15 alleged victims were females in their early teens with each case being a separate incident. With…

Block 9 partners reveal official name of community plaza

The community plaza has been named Broadway Square.

July 16, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Block 9 partners got together Thursday morning to reveal the name of the community plaza. The public-private partnership, made up of the Kilbourne Group, R.D. Offutt Company and the City of Fargo, announced Broadway Square as the official name. The Block 9 partners also revealed the logo and introduced the Block 9 plaza manager, Ana Rusness-Peterson. Once construction…