FARGO, N.D. — For several hours, line workers rose up in a bucket truck, scaled an electrical pole in tree–climbing spikes, and tried to save an 180–pound dummy from possible disaster. “They’re learning proper rigging, proper lifting skills, proper, you know, being able to bring them down safely, are just some of the main skills that they’re learning, and then also,…
FARGO, N.D. — One of the first things people do when they get into an accident on the highway is get out of their car. “They want to get away from the damage, they want to make sure they’re ok, it’s a panic situation,” said Sgt. Tim Coughlin with the North Dakota State Highway Patrol (NDSHP). But even for state troopers,…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Last year, there were no work zone fatalities on North Dakota highways. The North Dakota Department of Transportation plans to keep it that way. They’re reminding everyone to slow down and minimize distractions while you’re driving during all the construction going on through summer. North Dakota DOT officials say the projects aren’t meant to inconvenience anyone, which…
FARGO, N.D. — Drivers have a new opportunity to renew their motor vehicle tabs without having to go to the DMV. The North Dakota Department of Transportation opened up two self–service kiosks at Stamart locations in Fargo and Grand Forks. At these terminals, people can receive updated license plate renewal registration cards and motor vehicle tabs on the spot. “It is…
FARGO, ND — The Cass County Jail is currently in a modified lockdown due to a failure of the backup power generator. The jail is currently under full power from the local grid, but does not have the mandatory backup system available in the case of an unexpected power outage. All inmates and staff are currently safe, and…
FARGO, N.D. — On a picture–perfect Wednesday afternoon, people could walk or roll around the premises of the Fargo VA, all to support a good cause. ” a real issue right now, and what we need to do is be able to support them in that time of need, and frequently, they need food, basic necessities of food,” said Rachael…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Andy Anderson was trying to avoid dating a girl his friend wanted him to start seeing so on the day he turned 17, he decided to fix that. “I joined the Air Force. That ended that,” Anderson said. The decision Anderson made may have gotten him out of a sticky situation but it was only the…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The first phase in a project meant to turn downtown West Fargo into an active hub is complete. 444 Sheyenne Street is now the home to Sheyenne Plaza. That is where you’ll now find Moore Engineering, Ohnstad Twichell law firm and the West Fargo VFW. More than 20 apartments are also on the top two floors of…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Volunteers teamed up to install a new fence at the Dorothy Day House in Moorhead. The Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Fargo–Moorhead pitched in to lend a few extra helping hands to repair the aging fence. Volunteers hammered in wood panels, replaced rotting wood, and sealed off any additional cracks in the support. Some of…
The school year is wrapping up for so many college families all across the Red River Valley, and with it a slow parade of graduation ceremonies at campuses all across the region. In honor of this incredibly stressful and exciting time of bittersweet goodbyes and new beginnings, we’re introducing you in week three of our artist series to one of…
