Local News Archives - Page 1662 of 2929

Severe Thunderstorms Rip Up Trees, Tear Off Roofs, and Knock Out Power

According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts from the thunderstorms reached up to 80 miles per hour knocking over trees and ripping off roofs.

June 8, 2020

,

FARGO, ND – As the region woke up, public works and power crews had a lot on their plate. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts from the thunderstorms reached up to 80 miles per hour knocking over trees and ripping off roofs Sunday. Xcel Energy says storms in the Fargo and Grand Forks areas caused significant damage to…

West Fargo Police respond to social media video of officers detaining a man for being “uncooperative”

The incident took place after the man brought his son inside Menards, which is against store policy during the pandemic

June 8, 2020

,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A local man is calling the West Fargo Police department into question after sharing a video that shows three officers detaining him in front of his son. Kristoffer Carter shared a video taken by his son to Facebook after the incident. In the video, he can be heard asking the officers why he is being handcuffed…

Looking to get rid of junk? There’s free drop-offs in Moorhead

June 8, 2020

,

MOORHEAD, Minn. – There are free drop-offs at the Moorhead Transfer Station for those living in the city. Until June 13th, there will be no fees to drop off trash and junk. People are allowed to bring up to two appliances, but scrap metal, building materials, and hazardous materials will not be allowed. Proof of residency will be required. “It’s…

West Fargo Police Department releases statement on Facebook video

June 8, 2020

,

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Police Department has released a statement regarding a video circulating on social media. The video shows an interaction between West Fargo Police officers and a man outside Menards at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5. West Fargo Interim Chief Jerry Boyer has addressed the incident saying police were called to Menards for reports of…

Schools still waiting on coronavirus guidelines for next school year

June 8, 2020

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA – Some school districts are concerned they have not gotten coronavirus guidance from the Walz Administration for the Fall. Health officials say it’s difficult to predict what the pandemic will be like then. They describe it as a constantly evolving situation with new information constantly coming in. The state hopes to see current trends improve and see less transmission…

Great Plains Food Bank to distribute food boxes in Moorhead on Thursday

June 8, 2020

,

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Great Plains Food Bank is distributing USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes in Moorhead on Thursday. The food boxes will be distributed in the parking lot of the Probstfield Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. There are no income requirements in order to receive the food boxes. Anyone interested can begin lining up an hour before the start…

Two arrested and charged in Moorhead Murder

Family of Victim Releases Statement

June 8, 2020

,

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with a murder that occurred on June 3. Thirty-two-year-old Cameron Charles St. Clair and 35-year-old Erin Sundby are currently in custody for the homicide of Richard Stephen. In a complaint submitted to Clay County, St. Clair and Sundby reportedly attacked Stephen and his girlfriend, Jessica Meier, in the 1600 block of…

Only 6 new COVID-19 cases reported in Cass County Monday

June 8, 2020

,

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 19 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Monday. Five counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Stutsman and Wells Counties. Stutsman County reports the most new cases with eight and Cass County the second most with six. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 2,880 positive cases, 29 current hospitalizations,…

Power Restored in South Fargo After Equipment Failure

Around 550 Cass County Electric members were impacted shortly after 7 Sunday night

June 7, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Equipment failure was the cause of a power outage for members of Cass County Electric Cooperative. Around 550 members were impacted shortly after 7 Sunday night. The outage was reported near University Avenue South around Davies High School to 100th Avenue South. Crews had the power restored by 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Categories: Local News, North Dakota…

Moorhead High School Honors 2020 Graduates Through Online Graduation

Nearly 400 students graduated

June 7, 2020

,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Following Minnesota’s COVID-19 guidelines, Moorhead High School went online for its commencement. Each band member at home, playing the traditional Pomp and Circumstance. Coming in one at a time to limit crowd sizes, these graduates say it’s an all around different experience. “Kylie and I will remember the class because of the unique playout of our seniors…