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West Fargo Hosts Frostival Winter Boot Camp

The festival was set up at the West Fargo POW MIA Plaza

WEST FARGO, N.D. — S’mores, games and ice skating for people of all ages. It’s all a part of the Winter Boot Camp for Frostival 2020. The festival was set up at the West Fargo POW MIA Plaza. The night’s festivities included open skating, music and an ax throwing section for people to try. Organizers say the night is a…

Police searching for driver of stolen vehicle

The driver led officers on a pursuit late Friday night

FARGO, MOORHEAD — Police are searching for the driver of what they say is a stolen vehicle that led them on a pursuit through the metro late Friday night. A Clay County deputy says the car was going 96 miles per hour in a 55 zone on Highway 75 near 15th Avenue. The driver then took off westbound on 28th…

Two arrests made after meth is found in Breckenridge home

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. – Police find 1.75 ounces of meth during a search warrant in Breckenridge on Thursday. It happened at 202 9th Street South. Authorities say the drugs have a street value of $5,000. 42-year-old Nathan Stanley and 48-year-old Rhonda Dupras were arrested on suspicion of controlled substance crimes in the 1st and 5th degrees. Categories: Crime, Local News, Minnesota…

Fargo’s Elim Care & Rehab Center Working To Help Displaced Residents

Staff say it's still too early for them to know the full details of all the damages and the time it will take to get the building up and running.

FARGO, N.D. — Engulfing flames left a toll on the Elim Rehab Center in South Fargo, 115 residents were displaced after everything had settled. Staff say it’s still too early for them to know the full details of all the damages and the time it will take to get the building up and running. Workers at the center say it’s…

Fargo Cass Public Quells Worries Over Coronavirus Popping Up In Valley

The CDC has China at a level 1 watch, meaning people need to take normal precautions when traveling into the country.

FARGO, N.D. — The coronavirus that’s spreading across China is leaving people in the valley wondering if they should be worried about the disease coming here. Fargo Cass Public Health says the disease, which has infected over 400 people in China, is not going to have an effect on our area. The CDC has China at a level 1 watch,…

Fargo Man Arrested after Early Morning Police Chase

Olson is facing multiple charges.

FARGO, N.D.–A Fargo man was arrested after providing false information and fleeing from police early Friday morning. A Fargo Police officer discovered a man that appeared to be unconscious in a vehicle in the parking lot of the Northport Hornbachers. When the officer made contact, the driver gave a false name and sped off through the parking lot. The vehicle…

Police investigate “smash and grab” thefts, warn drivers of leaving valuables in vehicles

One theft was reported this morning at a local gym

FARGO, N.D. — Police are investigating a morning “smash and grab” theft at a local fitness facility. They say these thefts can happen almost anywhere  — in the parking lot of your gym, daycare or grocery store. “It’s very scary. I mean, you just never know what they take from you,” says Lainie Fenske of Hawley, Minnesota. It’s when thieves…

Fire damages Fargo’s Elim Rehab and Care Center

The fire started in the attic and spread through the roof. There were no injuries.

FARGO, N.D. — Around 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, the Fargo Fire Department responded to a call at Elim Rehab and Care Center. “Crews when they arrived, they had heavy smoke,” Fargo Fire Chief Steve Dirksen said. “The fire doors activated, the sprinklers system activated. We believe that that was helpful to holding it in place to where it was at.”…

Fargo Native and NFL Player Connor McGovern Announces Inaugural Fargo Able Games

The all-inclusive fitness competition will take place on April 3rd-4th at Scheels Arena

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Able games connects world-class athletes and everyday people with disabled individuals in the form of competition. Fargo native and Denver Broncos lineman Connor McGovern and TNT Kids Fitness announced the launch of the charity event, which will take place at Scheels Arena April 3rd and 4th. It is a competition of functional fitness for youth…

The Salvation Army bell ringers raise close to $900,000

The organization says 2019 red kettle season was a success

FARGO, N.D. — The Salvation Army Fargo announces its 2019 red kettle season raised a little over 895,000 dollars. That’s roughly 5,000 dollars short of the organization’s 900,000 dollar goal. More than 1,000 bell ringers from across the community put in nearly 8,000 volunteer hours this past holiday season. Although a couple snowstorms impacted the number of donations on some…