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Grand Forks man arrested following hours long standoff

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A Grand Forks resident was arrested on Tuesday after fleeing police during a possible kidnapping investigation. The Grand Forks Police Department says 33-year-old Edward Harper Jr. was accused of kidnapping and officers were sent to speak with him. The officers found Harper Jr. near the 2200 block of Gateway Drive, but he fled on foot. Officers learned that…

Boats ‘Flying off the lot’ as COVID-19 changes Summer plans

FARGO, ND – Boat dealerships are usually busy around March and April, but this year, it’s looking a little different. “It was kind of strangely quiet during those six weeks,” said Matt Edmondson, the General Manager of Tracker Boat Center. Things are starting to heat up however, as family vacations and summer activities were cancelled due to COVID-19. Now, dealers…

30th Annual PAWS WALK Vehicle Parade Goes On

The vehicle parade taking place at Homeward Animal Shelter in north Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — Organizers say there was no way they were going to cancel celebrating the 30th anniversary of this fun event. Its the Annual PAWS WALK Vehicle Parade – Remember the 90s! The vehicle parade taking place at Homeward Animal Shelter in north Fargo. The Homeward van leading the way during the Virtual PAWS Walk fundraising event. All proceeds…

You can still help Children’s Miracle Network even though Miracle Treat Day is cancelled

MOORHEAD, MN – The Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day that happens every year has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus, but there are still other ways to help out this year at Dairy Queen. At participating Dairy Queens, you can purchase Miracle Baloon coupons for $1 and get $2 back in coupons. You can also participate in the Round Up…

NFL To Drop Preseason Games in 2020 Due To Pandemic

The league had initially proposed two preseason games

The NFL Players Association has agreed to the league’s plan to drop all preseason games for the 2020 season, according to the Associated Press. The league had initially proposed two preseason games before deciding to scrap the preseason altogether. That means the first time we see the Minnesota Vikings, assuming the season moves ahead as planned, will be when they…

Mandatory Masks Coming To Minnesota?

Gov. Walz will announce the next steps in the state's response to COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz says he is close to announcing a decision on whether to require people across Minnesota to wear face masks as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus. He will announce the next steps in the state’s response to COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon. Last week Walz said that he is “seriously considering” requiring…

Fargo Police Still Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

The SWAT team entered the house but didn't locate the suspect

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police are looking for a suspect of an armed robbery. Officers and Red River Regional SWAT surrounded a house for hours, trying to get the suspect to come out of a house they thought the suspect was in. Around 1:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 1400 block of 14…

Police surrounding house in south Fargo after armed robbery

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department has set up a perimeter around a house in the 900 block of South University Drive. The perimeter is due to an armed robbery that occurred in the 1400 block of 14 Avenue South at approximately 1:34 p.m. The suspect is believe to be inside the house. Police say the people involved in the robbery…

Two MSUM student-athletes test positive for COVID-19

MOORHEAD, MN — Two student-athletes at Minnesota State University – Moorhead have tested positive for COVID-19. MSUM Athletic Director Doug Peters confirms that exposure took place off campus. The student-athletes were tested because someone they worked with tested positive. Both student-athletes work in different places. Procedures are in place to screen athletes daily prior to them being allowed into a…

UPDATE: Restriction on Red River in Grand Forks lifted

Non-motorized watercrafts are still asked to remain cautious.

UPDATE: The Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office has lifted its restriction on a section of the Red River. The Sheriff’s Office initially closed a quarter-mile section after seven kayakers got caught in the current, but now say the current has slowed enough to lift the restriction. Non-motorized watercrafts are still asked to remain cautious north of the Kennedy Bridge to the…