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St. Louis Park City Leaders Reinstate Pledge of Allegiance After Backlash

President Trump Even Tweeted That The Pledge Was Under Siege And He Vowed To Win Minnesota in 2020

July 15, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — The St. Louis Park City Council has voted to reinstate the Pledge of Allegiance. After recently voting to reduce the recital of the Pledge, the council received significant pushback from community members and from President Donald Trump. Council member Thom Miller started the meeting by moving to reinstate the pledge. Each council member took turns…

Eastbound I-94 Closed Near Moorhead

July 15, 2019

Site Staff,

Courtesy: MNDOT NEAR DOWNER, Minn. – MNDOT has closed a portion of eastbound Interstate 94 because of buckled concrete. I-94 is closed between the exit 6 for Minnesota Highway 336 and exit 15 for Clay County Highway 10 near Downer. Drivers need to take the detour of I-94 to 28th Ave South, 100th Street South, 90th Ave South, and 130th…

Public Works Officials Warn People of the Dangers of Swimming in Standing Water

many people will swim in the water at NP Park in Fergus Falls

July 15, 2019

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — In addition to cleaning up after the storm, many people will frequently start swimming in the flood waters, and they shouldn’t. While they may look cool and refreshing, the water that builds up in places like NP Park may actually be filled with contaminants. Fergus Falls Public Works director Len Taylor says that includes animal waste,…

Man Released From Clay County Jail Returned Two Hours Later On Murder Warrant

an arrest warrant was issued in Ramsey County for antonio Johnson

July 15, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — It didn’t take long for a newly-released Clay County jail inmate to find himself back in custody. 31-year-old Antonio Johnson was released around 1:30 p.m. after being held for disturbing the peace and obstruction. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says about a half hour later, an arrest warrant was issued in Ramsey County where Johnson is wanted…

Local Fabric Shop Hosts Annual Sewing Camp

THIS YEAR'S IS SNACK-THEMED

July 15, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — A local fabric shop is holding a youth sewing foodie-themed summer camp. The camp at Rae–Bon Sew & Quilt Shop is four days long, with a different summer snack theme every day. The class fee is $200 and it includes all supplies, pattern, and use of a store machine. The projects range from a watermelon tote bag,…

Code Ninjas Hosts Roblox Create Camp

THE CENTER TEACHES KIDS HOW TO CODE VIDEO GAMES

July 15, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — If you have kids, they’re probably playing or about to play a video game. A new Fargo business is helping kids not only play those games, but also create them. Code Ninjas is the only facility of its kind in North Dakota. “We’re kind of the lone wolves in Fargo, the lone wolf in North Dakota as…

Man Treated For Multiple Stab Wounds After Fight In Rural Detroit Lakes

The sheriff's office is in contact with a person of interest

July 15, 2019

TJ Nelson,

DETROIT LAKES, MN — A Detroit Lakes man is being treated for multiple stab wounds after a fight at a rural Detroit Lakes address. Becker County Sheriff’s Office and Detroit Lakes Police were called to St. Mary’s Hospital after 20-year-old Tristan Wimmer was brought in. Wimmer is being treated for multiple stab wounds to his torso and leg. No arrests…

Two Women Rescued From Bottom Of Ditch After Single-Vehicle Crash

The sheriff's office says it appears the vehicle hit multiple trees before coming to a stop in the ditch

July 15, 2019

TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., MN — Two women had to be removed from their vehicle at the bottom of a ditch along County Road 12 in Polk County on Sunday. The sheriff’s office says it appears the vehicle hit multiple trees before coming to a stop in the ditch. 63-year-old Deloris Fritz of McIntosh was driving. She was airlifted to Sanford in…

Couple Charged After Dead Horses Are Discovered On Their Property

An investigation began back in April on the property of Johnathan and Stephanie Johnson of Laporte

July 15, 2019

TJ Nelson,

LAPORTE, MN — A Hubbard County, Minnesota couple is charged with multiple counts of mistreatment of animals. An investigation began back in April on the property of Johnathan and Stephanie Johnson of Laporte after a report that horses were being neglected. Investigators found four dead horses and five others that were still alive but in very poor condition on the…

Fargo Police Identify Body Found In Burning Storage Unit

Fargo Fire and Police are conducting a joint investigation into the fire and the man's death

July 15, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police have identified the body found in a burning storage unit in north Fargo early Sunday. He is 58-year-old Jonathan Liles of Fargo. Police are not releasing any other new information at this time. Firefighters responded to the call around 2:30 in the morning Sunday. They had the fire out in ten minutes and then discovered…