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Fargo Police respond to suicidal individual with gun

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department responded to a mental health call at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The caller reported an individual with a gun was suicidal in the 500 block of 23 Avenue S. When officers arrived they set up a perimeter. The individual in question came out unarmed and followed the officers’ orders. The individual was transported to…

Moorhead Police request public’s help with homicide investigation

Callers have the option to remain anonymous.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public to assist them with the Richard Stephen homicide investigation. Richard Stephen and his girlfriend were assaulted at 1615 20th Street South on June 3. The assault was not reported until early Thursday morning when Stephen became unresponsive and later died at a local hospital. Stephen’s girlfriend, Jessica Meier, told police three…

Churches United to host meeting to discuss Silver Lining Apartments June 18

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Churches United is partnering with the City of Moorhead to host an informational meeting about the upcoming Silver Linings Apartments project. Silver Linings Apartments will serve seniors 55 and older and include various support housing amenities including a 24-hour front desk support, community rooms, onsite case management, health outreach office, food pantry, library, computer rooms and walking paths. During…

LIVE: Fargo Police LGBTQ Liaison

It's Pride Month nationwide. Here's what the region's biggest law enforcement agencies wants you to know.

The Fargo Police Department is reminding the community this morning this Pride Month there’s a liaison officer available for the local LGTBQ community. Pride Month is celebrated in June nationwide. Pride Week is celebrated locally in August, as well. The Pride Collective of Fargo-Moorhead announced back in May the cancellation of all in-person summer pride events due to the threat…

North Dakota reports 40 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Wednesday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 40 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Wednesday. Six counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Kidder, LaMoure, Richland and Stark Counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 28 and LaMoure County the second most with five. A woman in her 80s from Cass County died. She…

Dilworth Police seek help locating runaway girl

McKenzie was last seen on Monday when she left her home at approximately 6 p.m.

DILWORTH, Minn.–The Dilworth Police Department is seeking help locating 16-year-old Jaylin McKenzie. McKenzie was last seen on Monday when she left her home at approximately 6 p.m. Police say McKenzie made contact with her family and said she did not want to be found, but due to health issues that require medication, she is considered at risk. McKenzie’s cellphone was…

Cities Area Transit to resume regular operations June 15

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Cities Area Transit will begin resuming all its regular operations on Monday, June 15. Evening services will resume from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and fixed routes and Dial-A-Ride will also resume. The Metro Transit Center in downtown Grand Forks will reopen to the public and fares on all services will be collected once again. Transit riders are…

COVID-19 testing events planned at Fargodome Thursday and Friday

Participants are encouraged to complete an online questionnaire prior to the testing.

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Cass Public Health is partnering with the North Dakota Department of Health and the North Dakota National Guard to host two COVID-19 testing events on Thursday and Friday. The drive-up testing will take place in the west parking lot of the Fargodome from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The tests will take approximately 15 minutes and will be…

Hydrant flushing in West Fargo to begin Wednesday

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo will begin flushing hydrants along Monday’s garbage route on Wednesday. Crews will start on the south end of the route and work north. The City says maintenance has already been done on the rest of the City’s hydrants. Residents are encouraged to run cold water through their faucets until the water runs clear….

Mandy George and Mark Simmons Win West Fargo City Commission Race

Results as of 10 pm. Tuesday, July 9

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Mandy George rounded up the most votes in her first race for West Fargo City Commission. Mark Simmons was close behind to retain his seat on the commission. They will join Eric Gjerdevig, Brad Olson and Commission President Bernie Dardis. Find complete election results here.   Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: election, MANDY GEORGE,…