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Firefighters Respond to Garage Fire in South Fargo

No one was hurt in garage fire

June 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Fire crews say a sprinkler helped contain a fire in a Fargo garage. Firefighters say they got the call around 3:40 of a possible garage fire at 910 19th Avenue South. On their way to the scene, they were told a tree had fallen on a electrical line and that smoke was filling up the garage. When…

Peaceful Honoring Of George Floyd At Moorhead’s Bennett Park

It's a somber moment for dozens at Bennett Park as impassioned community members spoke about the loss of George Floyd in Minneapolis, as well as the call for racial equality.

June 13, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — “What I would want to leave with you today is to keep in your head the word inclusion and that we are equal,” Organizer Destini Holiday said. It’s a somber moment for dozens at Bennett Park as impassioned community members spoke about the loss of George Floyd in Minneapolis, as well as the call for racial equality….

Dozens Of Cars Line Up For 2nd Day Of Drive-Thru Food Truck Festival

Staff are also reminding people to donate and take advantage of the 5 dollar ticket that you can purchase for front line and essential workers.

June 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s the 2nd day of the Drive Thru Food Truck and business continues to grow. Dozens of cars lined up inside the parking lot at the North Dakota Horse Building waiting for their turn to place an order for some food. All staff are required to wear face masks and gloves at all time and practice social…

Fargo Teen Wants Answers About Her Father’s Death

Next month is the 18th anniversary of Lionel Lewis' death.

June 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – “Just tell him that I’m sorry. That was a horrible way to pass, it shouldn’t have happened. He was only 26 years old, and he definitely deserved a longer life than what he was given,” says Aniliese Meyer. George Floyd’s death has re-opened some old wounds for Aniliese Meyer. Her dad, Lionel A. Lewis died while in…

West Fargo Fitness Facility Honors George Floyd’s Life Through A Workout

The event took place at Rendezvous Park

June 13, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – A workout put together by Strong Roots gym included 612 lunges and 46 burpees. The number of lunges represents the Minneapolis area code, which is 612, and the 46 burpees represent Floyd’s age at the time of his death. Every five minutes, the group also did 25 air squats and 20 push ups. The 5-25-20 combination…

Moorhead Memory Care Center Honors Patients With COVID-19

18 people living at Lilac Homes Assisted Living Memory Care had coronavirus.

June 12, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn,- She said to me, I’m going to die of boredom before I die of the virus.” Trish Bergstrom’s mom Kathy Richardson never once lost her sense of humor even as she fought COVID-19. She is 92-years-old with underlying health conditions. This put her in the at risk category for possible complications. “I knew that her life expectancy is…

RVs And Camper Spike In Rentals Around F-M Area As Covid-19 Restrictions Loosen

It was only a couple months ago when GoGo Rentals in West Fargo had serious concerns for the summer.

June 12, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The success of the RV industry is going nationwide as Fox Business says sales have jumped nearly 200% in the month of May compared to the same time last year. It was only a couple months ago when GoGo Rentals in West Fargo had serious concerns for the summer. “We were pretty booked through, we had…

Fargo Food Truck Drive Thru Festival Running All Weekend

Customers are asked to pay with a credit card or exact change.

June 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Food Truck Festival is back, but with a twist. The trucks are at the North Dakota Horse Park, but customers have to drive-up to pick up the food. The festival runs all weekend and all staff will be wearing gloves and masks. Customers are asked to pay with a credit card or exact change. People…

Fargo Park District Opens Community Pools With New Guidelines

The district has three indoor pools and five outdoor pools across Fargo.

June 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Community members are being encouraged to wash their hands regularly and bring their own equipment like towels, sunscreen and water bottles. Chairs are going to be spaced out to promote social distancing between people. Guests are not required to wear masks, but are encouraged to. “Based on capacities, we’re either going up to 50% 250 at the…

Robbery at West Fargo Jimmy John’s determined to be a false claim

Police are continuing to investigation the incident.

June 12, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Police Department has determined that the supposed armed robbery at Jimmy John’s never happened. After an investigation, police have confirmed there was no weapon and 29-year-old Camaron Starr and the reporting party conspired to falsely report the robbery. Starr was arrested for conspiracy to commit theft and charges are pending for the reporting party. Police…