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FM Autism Warriors Hunting for Best Chili, Giving Back in the Process

The money goes towards scholarships for individuals with autism and organizations that support them

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — F-M Autism Warriors is on the hunt to find the best chili cook in the metro. The organization is a group of motorcyclists who fundraise throughout the year to create scholarships for individuals with autism and the organizations who support them. For $10, anyone could submit their chili recipe. F-M Autism Warriors awarded the best cook…

Heavy Snow Causes Partial Roof Collapse at RJ Corman Railroad Services

More than a dozen people were inside but there were no injuries

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Shortly after 3:00, West Fargo crews responded to a partial roof collapse at RJ Corman, a railroad service company. West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller says the weight of the snow is what caused the collapse. More than a dozen people had been working inside the building but no one was injured. Fire crews had to shut…

Olympic Medalist And Minnesota Native Dead at 23

Kelly Catlin's father told VeloNews that his daughter took her own life in her California home.

Kelly Catlin (FOX Sports)An Olympic silver medalist and three-time world champion from Minnesota has died. 23-year-old Kelly Catlin passed away on Friday according to USA Cycling. Catlin was born and raised near Minneapolis and was part of the four-woman team at Rio 2016 that finished second behind Great Britain in the gold-medal race. Catlin’s father told VeloNews that his daughter…

Woman Arrested For Negligent Fire At York Manor Apartments

Authorities arrested 61-year-old Coleen Berneking who lives in the building

BRECKENRIDGE, MN — A Breckenridge woman was taken into custody for causing a negligent fire at York Manor Apartments. Authorities arrested 61-year-old Coleen Berneking who lives in the building. The fire was reported Saturday night around 7 o’clock and crews found an active fire in one of the units. They quickly put it out. No one was hurt. Categories: Local News,…

Heavy Snow Too Much For Some Buildings, Roof Damage Reported In FM Metro

Partial Roof Collapse at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church and Trail King Industries

St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church/Trail King IndustriesMOORHEAD, MN — A partial roof collapse caused by snow build-up did significant damage to a section of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Moorhead. The collapse was reported just after noon. Deputy Fire Chief Benton Hicks says it was a “miracle” no one was hurt. Church services were canceled due to…

Local Lawmakers Hear from Citizens at Legislative Forum

Issues that came up include education, diversion, and infrastructure

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The second of a series of three legislative forums lets people ask questions about what’s happening in local government. The legislative process is basically broken into three periods. The first is when bills are introduced. The second, which is the crossover period, is when bills are either finished in the House or Senate and go to…

Fargo Public Works Has All Crews Out Clearing Roads

The snow in this storm has more moisture to it

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Public Works says they have all their crews out working 24 hours throughout the storm. They say the difference is that this snow has more moisture to it, and the temperatures outside are more moderate. They also say they’ve been working on clearing snow from the sides of roads for weeks. “It’s a March storm, typically they’re…

Nichole’s Fine Pastry Will Be Celebrating Pi Day With Special

They will have seven flavors of pie

FARGO, N.D. — March 14 is Pi Day, since it matches the mathematical constant of 3.14. One local shop will be celebrating with some tasty treats, as it’s become tradition to eat pie on Pi Day. Nichole’s Fine Pastry and Café and will be serving seven flavors of pie, including chocolate cream, lemon meringue, banana cream, apple streusel, and key lime….

Winter Storm Expected To Dump 6-12″ of Snow

The North Dakota DOT has issued a Travel Alert for south-central and southeastern North Dakota. 

FARGO, ND – A winter storm warning is in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday for a large portion of North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. The snow is expected to continue through Saturday, followed by increasing winds, which could cause blowing and drifting in open areas. Dangerously cold windchills are not expected to be an issue. The North Dakota DOT…