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Fargo Police Say Missing Woman Has Been Found Safe

38-year-old Sarah J. Lauinger of Fargo

FARGO, ND — UPDATE (1/6/19 12:08 p.m.): Sarah has been located and is safe. ***ORIGINAL POST BELOW*** FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing adult female. On January 5, 2019, our officers took a report of a missing adult female. The missing female is 38 year old, Sarah J. Lauinger, of Fargo, ND….

Bison Fans Celebrate Seventh FCS National Title in Eight Years

Some fans gathered at Herd & Horns to celebrate the victory

FARGO, N.D. — As NDSU football edged out Eastern Washington, 38-24, in the FCS Championship in Frisco, fans across the metro say winning in Frisco is becoming their new favorite tradition. “I mean the feeling never changes, it’s still my team, still our team, being a part of a national championship team, I mean we’re just kind of used to it,…

Residents in South Fargo Senior Living Facility Return Home after Gas Fire

Four apartments were damaged as a result of Friday's blaze

FARGO, N.D. — Most of the people living in a senior living facility affected by a gas fire returned to their apartments, according to staff members at Riverview Place. People living 24 apartments at the South Fargo complex, located on the corner of 54th Avenue and 12th Avenue South, had to be evacuated for several hours Friday night until firefighters could…

People with Disabilities Want Residents, Businesses to Clear Icy Sidewalks

One group calls on residents and businesses to diligently remove snow from public surfaces

FARGO, N.D. — People with disabilities across the metro are having a tougher time getting from place to place in the winter. For Carey McWilliams, walking down the street during the winter could be a challenge. “Snow is kind of the blind person’s fog, it gets rid of any lines to the ground you might have that you can navigate from….

Grand Forks Police Looking for Suspect After Attempted Armed Robbery

The victim was walking in the 400 block of north 5th street when a man tried to take her purse, but she fought back

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police are looking for a suspected robber after an armed man tried to steal a woman’s purse in Grand Forks. The victim was walking in the 400 block of north 5th street when a man tried to take her purse, but she fought back. She received a bruised knuckle ad a bump on the back of…

NDSU Bookstore Gets Fans Ready for the Big Game with Visit to Frisco

On New Year's Day, a 24-foot-long trailer stocked with Bison merchandise made the trek to Frisco, Texas

FARGO, N.D. — Whether you’re watching the game in Frisco or in Fargo, the NDSU Bookstore is making sure all Bison fans are decked out in green and gold. On New Year’s Day, a 24-foot-long trailer stocked with Bison merchandise made the trek to Frisco, Texas. This is the bookstore’s seventh time out of the last eight years selling merchandise…

Doctors Seeing More Patients for Slips and Falls This Winter

Injuries to hips, elbows, knees, and hips are the most frequent

FARGO, N.D. — Doctors across the metro are seeing more cases of injuries from slips and falls on the ice. Sharilyn Althoff and her team at Eventide have had their hands full with victims of slips and falls. “We’ve seen an increase in falls in the community and a lot of people that have needed to come and rehab, so people…

West Fargo To Begin Special Assessment Forums This Month

The next one will be next Thursday at Faith United Methodist Church.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo begins one of five special assessment forums during January. Special assessments are commonly used to help fund infrastructure projects. Each session will educate people and businesses about what the purpose of the assessments are and how they can use them to give feedback about what’s going on in the community. After a presentation, attendees…

Gov. Doug Burgum Gives 2019 State of the State Address

His priorities include agriculture, technology, education, etc.

BISMARCK, N.D. — Governor Doug Burgum gives his 2019 State of the State address to the 66th Legislative Assembly. It was 130 years ago when North Dakota was officially recognized as a state, thanks to President Benjamin Harrison. It grew rapidly over the first four years but then things took a turn. “Our population shrank from 1930 all the way to…

Bison Fans Feeling Lucky Number 7 on Their Bus Ride Down to Frisco

From Bismarck to Frisco, with stops in Jamestown, Valley City, Fargo and Sioux Falls, the herd is enjoying the atmosphere in the bus "mobile tailgating"

FARGO, N.D. — Fans are feeling lucky number seven as they head to Frisco. And their off, but first, let’s rewind. “She has been packed since ten o’clock sitting in the house waiting to go if that tells you anything,” said Tom Fenner, a fan. It’s that time again, the journey to the F-C-S National Championship game. “Every year is…