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No major injuries after small plane crashed, caught on fire in Brandon

August 15, 2020

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BRANDON, Minn. — An airplane crashed and caught on fire in Brandon, Minn. at around 1 p.m. Saturday. All occupants were out of the plane and not requesting medical assistance when the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash. The plane, piloted by 53-year-old Paul Erickson of Alexandria, was a single engine Piper PA-18 Super Cub. Erickson said he…

Two, including one police officer, injured in Grafton shooting

UPDATE: Names of the officer and suspect have been released

August 15, 2020

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UPDATE: GRAFTON, N.D. (KFGO) — The Grafton Police Department has released the names of an officer and shooting suspect of a late night shooting that happened Friday. It happened around 11:56 pm when Grafton PD and Walsh County Deputies attempted to apprehend Ruben J. Cruz, 37 of Bottineau, on a outstanding federal warrant. Cruz fled on foot and then opened…

Xcel Power Crews Work Around Fargo To Restore Power

Large amounts of standing water slows down the process as crews have to navigate safely.

August 14, 2020

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FARGO,N.D. — Flooded roads and dozens of businesses being left in dark have Xcel Energy crews busy. Including 19 Street North near the Fargodome. “Lighting and that storm coming through, kind of what we saw is about seven to eight thousand customers out,” Account Manager For Xcel Energy Shawn Paschke said. Multiple downed power lines were caused by either fallen…

Rough Cut Social promises tons of excitement during grand opening

August 14, 2020

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FARGO, ND – A new venue in downtown Fargo is opening its doors for all types of excitement, including ax throwing. Those at Rough Cut Social say the spot is an entertainment destination for groups of all sizes and ages, and they offer more than just ax throwing. Hammerschlagen, bean bags, giant Jenga, and other games are available for both…

Minnesota Department Of Agriculture Gives Out Thousands In Grants For Meat Processing Plants

The grant gives producers up to five thousand dollars to offset the costs of adding coolers, refrigeration units, slaughter and processing equipment.

August 14, 2020

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DETROIT LAKES, MINN. –The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is giving out thousands in grant money to meat processing plants across the state. Those receiving the money include businesses in Pelican Rapids, Perham, Barnesville and New York Mills. The grant gives producers up to five thousand dollars to offset the costs of adding coolers, refrigeration units, slaughter and processing equipment. The…

Fargo Police Launches App That Allows People To Send Tips & Receive Alerts

Tip411 is free on Apple and Google devices.

August 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Fargo Police was looking for ways to improve the way they receive information and get it more quickly. Before, they used a phone number that someone in the department monitored for call and text tips. “Tip411 is a new mobile application, not only a mobile application, but a new way for citizens, people in our community to submit…

Moorhead Public Schools discusses safety plan for Special Education students

August 14, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MN – A coronavirus safety plan is being put in place for Special Education students at Moorhead schools. The district says it will continue working with students who are on an Individualized Education Plan or IEP. They will also restructure classrooms and learning plans based on the model the district is using. The district will also have alternative learning…

Fargo Cass Public Health to Host Six Days of COVID-19 Testing at NDSU

The event is next week, but times and exact days for the event have not yet been released.

August 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Faculty, staff, students and anybody in the North Dakota University System will be able to get tested. They have called the National Guard and nurses to help with the event. Fargo Cass Public Health says this was not their idea, but rather a directive from Governor Doug Burgum. “We had the most cases right away, and we’ve been…

North Dakota reports 152 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Friday

Cass County accounts for 3,104 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

August 14, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 152 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Friday. Twenty-nine counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 31 and Stark County the second most with 25. A 90-year-old man from Grand Forks County with underlying health conditions died. The NDDoH says a case from Stark…

Fargo Police launch tip411 mobile app for customized crime fighting

Tip411 is available for download for free on Apple and Google devices.

August 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department has launched a new app to help the community receive alerts and connect with the department more efficiently. The app, called tip411, allows users to submit anonymous tips for law enforcement to respond to in real time. The app reportedly removes all identifying information so there is no way to identify who sent the tip….