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Damaging Winds Knock Out Power to Thousands

Wind gusts of 71 mph Monday evening caused structural damage and knocked out power to more than 22,500 Xcel Energy customers.

September 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–Storms packing damaging winds have left thousands without power in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says wind gusts of 71 miles per hour Monday evening caused structural damage and knocked out power to more than 22,500 Xcel Energy customers. Service was restored to more than half of those customers by early…

A Dog Doctor Brings Joy to the Village Family Service Center

He and therapist Shauna Erickson are a registered therapy team

September 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — An unconventional doctor at the Village Family Service Center is helping people from all walks of life. His name is Doctor Spencer Reid, CGC, AKC. “More credentials than his mama,” clinical supervisor and child therapist Shauna Erickson said. Dr. Reid is a dog. His credentials stand for Canine Good Citizen and American Kennel Club– essentially obedience certification….

Red Cross Deploys Nine to Help Those in Hurricane Dorian’s Path

one is from minnesota, one is from north dakota and the rest are from south dakota

September 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The American Red Cross Dakotas Region sends nine volunteers to Florida as Hurricane Dorian approaches. One volunteer is from North Dakota, one is from Minnesota and the others are from South Dakota. They are just a few of 1,600 hundred Red Cross members from around the country helping set up pre–evacuation shelters. Red Cross Dakotas Region plans…

Power Outages Throughout Metro Cause Damage

Xcel Energy says there are over 62 power outages

September 2, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Heavy rain and high wind have caused downed power lines throughout the metro. According to Xcel Energy, there are over 62 power outages, affecting over 19,000 customers. Crews have closed roads in some areas to make repairs. The storm has caused trees to also fall on power lines, vehicles and houses. Michael Carlson, who lives in Tree…

Strong Wind Causes Semi to Tip on I-94

It happened four miles east of Tower City

September 2, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

BUFFALO, N.D. — Strong wind causes a semi to tip on I-94. It happened near Buffalo, North Dakota. The truck was pulling an empty box trailer. The semi blocked part of the westbound land of the interstate. The 22-year-old driver from New York was taken to Essentia for minor injuries. The blocked lane was opened about 30 minutes after the…

LIVE: Deadly Labor Day Weekend for Drivers

Don't be the next victim of a Labor Day crash.

September 2, 2019

Emily Welker,

This long labor day weekend is already a deadly one for North Dakota drivers. Three people have died so far this holiday weekend in crashes across the state, and the rush to get home before work starts Tuesday morning is not yet over. Troopers say it’s too early to attribute a common cause to the string of fatalities. However, there…

Fergus Falls Community Pulls Together to Get Local Kids School-Ready

Blessing Closet is hosting its second annual school drive

September 1, 2019

Site Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, MINN. — It’s the ordinary school supplies shopping trip… at a not–so–ordinary shop. “We are opening up our doors for the community kids that are in need of school supplies. They’re going to come with their school supplies list, and we’re going to give them a backpack with what they need,” said event organizer Shawna Zelinsky. Community members…

North Dakota Cannabis Caucus Petitioning for Recreational Marijuana

The group is trying to get at least 30,000 signatures

September 1, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Every Sunday, you can find members of the North Dakota Cannabis Caucus out at the several Fargo Parks cleaning up trash. But you’ll also catch them with several petitions, pushing for a state constitutional change to legalize recreational marijuana. “We all believe in personal freedom so we do believe that we should be able to have the…

Storied Past, Bright Future: Crooked Lane Provides Insight Into Centennial Farms

September 1, 2019

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COLFAX, ND – Over 100 years of North Dakota history lies at the end of the narrow gravel path leading up to Crooked Lane Farm. “My grandfather’s roots go back to fishing in Norway. He felt the allure for, ya know, America, I think, and thought he’d give it a try as well.” said Brent Larson, co-founder of Crooked Lane…

Boy Battling Cancer Gets Phone Call from Taylor Swift

Neighborhood kids and friends made a viral video with Landon Solberg to get her attention

September 1, 2019

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A 12–year–old West Fargo boy battling brain cancer got a phone call he’ll never forget. Neighborhood kids and friends pulled together to make a video with Landon Solberg to get the attention of superstar Taylor Swift. And it worked. The video got more than 16,000 views and retweets. On Friday and for seven minutes straight, Landon…