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Fargo Police Dept. Taking Part in Force’s Annual “Hometown Heroes Night”

The department looks to purchase new medical tactical kits for squad cars

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Department is looking for your support at this weekend’s Fargo Force game and the annual “Hometown Heroes Night”. The Force will take on the Sioux Falls Stampede at 7:05 p.m Saturday at Scheels Arena. For every ticket purchased online with the promo code “FPD”, the Force will donate $5 to the Fargo Police Department. They…

Catalyst Medical Center Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings

They say they've had many success stories from early detection

FARGO, N.D. — Staff with Catalyst Medical Center in spent the evening offering free skin cancer screenings. The center recommends that people bring their whole family to get checked. They’ve been offering free screenings twice a year for three years, and say they’ve had many success stories from people getting detected early. If they do find any suspicious areas on your…

Corrosive Fluid Spills from FedEx Truck on Main Avenue

The chemical didn't cause any harm because of the low temperatures

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Traffic was down to one lane on part of Main Avenue early this afternoon after a corrosive fluid spilled from a FedEx truck. A two and a half gallon pail of a chemical fell off the truck in West Fargo, and another car hit it, causing it to spill on the street. Firefighters used floor–dry to get…

Shopko Files For Bankruptcy, Closing A Number of Stores In Our Region

The company will close nearly 100 of its more than 300 stores across the country this year

Shopko is closing stores nationwide including in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The Wisconsin-based retail chain has filed for bankruptcy protection citing excessive debt and ongoing competitive pressure. The company will close nearly 100 of its more than 300 stores across the country this year. Here is a list of the Shopko stores that will close in our region….

Nobody Was Hurt After Oil Field Saltwater Disposal Site Exploded Near Watford City

The fire will be allowed to burn out

WATFORD CITY, ND — No one was hurt in an explosion at an oil field saltwater disposal site near Watford City. The McKenzie County Emergency manager says one man was at the site at the time of the explosion, but he was not hurt. It happened at a White Owl Energy Services site. Authorities don’t know what caused the explosion and…

House Passes Repeal of Sunday Shopping Restrictions, Senate Will Decide Fate Of Bill Next

North Dakota House voted to repeal the longstanding Sunday business restrictions by a vote of 56-35

BISMARCK, ND — State Rep. Kathy Skroch made a passionate plea before the North Dakota House. The Republican from Lidgerwood said, “For the sake of our well-being, for the good of our families and our state, we must not strip the last remnants of the North Dakota Sunday closing laws.” That plea was not enough as the North Dakota House voted…

Valley City Student’s Death Under Investigation

The discovery was made by a railroad crew on tracks along the Hi-Line bridge in northeast Valley City around 2 p.m. Thurs.

VALLEY CITY, ND — Police in Valley City are investigating the death of a high school student who’s body was found on Canadian Pacific railroad tracks. The discovery was made by a railroad crew on tracks along the Hi-Line bridge in northeast Valley City around 2 p.m. Thurs. Police have identified the body as that of Valley City high school student…

Mother Charged After Toddler Fell Out Of Car

Maimuna Hassan is facing up to one year in prison and a $3,000 fine for the gross misdemeanor.

MANKATO, MN — A 40 year old Mankato, MN woman is charged with endangering a child after her two year old, who was strapped in a car seat, fell out of the car she was driving earlier this week. Maimuna Hassan is facing up to one year in prison and a $3,000 fine for the gross misdemeanor. She is also…

Fargo Police Issue Warning About Felony Lane Gang

They break into unattended vehicles in parking lots and take purses for the cash, credit cards, checkbooks and ID's inside.

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are issuing a warning about the Felony Lane Gang. They break into unattended vehicles in parking lots and take purses for the cash, credit cards, checkbooks and ID’s inside. Last January, Fargo had at least 12 cases linked to the nationwide theft ring. The suspects targeted fitness centers, daycares, movie theaters, sporting events, cemeteries, and…

Man Sentenced For Violating No Contact Order

38-year-old George Solis made hundreds of calls from jail to the woman who he wasn't supposed to contact.

FERGUS FALLS (KFGO) – A judge has sentenced a man to a year and a day in prison for violating a no contact order in a domestic assault case. 38-year-old George Solis made hundreds of calls from jail to the woman who he wasn’t supposed to contact. He was urging the woman to have the no contact order dropped. She…