FARGO, N.D. — Area veterans are gearing up to visit war memorials in their honor in Washington, D.C. Board members, volunteers, and the veterans themselves are going over preparations for the next Veterans Honor Flight. They’re learning what they need to know in terms of air travel, clothing, and the schedule of events once they get to D.C. Honor Flight organizers…
UPDATE: Smoking materials are to blame for a fire that displaced the people in four homes. Moorhead firefighters responded to 1205 12th Avenue North around noon yesterday. The fire was ruled accidental at the four–plex apartment building. Neighbors say they heard an explosion after a small propane tank used with a portable grill started on fire. The fire has caused an…
FARGO, ND — A project to improve safety on 10th Street North in Fargo resumes on Monday. At 5 a.m. crews will close the left driving lane on 10th Street North from south of 4th Avenue North through the 7th Avenue North intersection. Crews will complete sidewalk and driveway work. A railroad underpass in the area will close on May 13….
BISMARCK, ND — This is the start of “North Dakota Travel and Tourism Week” as declared by Gov. Doug Burgum. He says tourism plays a significant role in growing our economy, generating revenue for thousands of tourism-based businesses and helping to attract and retain a 21st century workforce. In 2015, 22 million people visited North Dakota spending just over 3 billion…
ST. PAUL, MN — A Minnesota lawmaker who is a former law enforcement officer was arrested by St. Paul police for trespassing. Rep. Matt Grossell of Clearbrook was arrested about 3:30 a.m. Saturday and released a couple of hours later on a promise to appear in court. The circumstances surrounding the arrest are unclear. Grossell, a Republican, has represented his northwestern…
BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota Game and Fish officials say more than 30 lakes in the state suffered total or significant winterkill. The department says 10 lakes suffered total winterkill, which means that all the fish died. Lakes making the list include: Mitchell, Baumgartner, Jake’s, Larson, Leno, Rafferty and Coal along with the Mott Watershed Dam, Lehr Wildlife Management Area and…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Jamestown police subdued a man with bean bag rounds after he brandished a machete while approaching officers Thursday night. It happened after police received many calls about a disturbance between a man and a woman. Jamestown Police Sgt. Ryan Goff says the suspect carried the machete “in a hostile manner” and did not comply with police commands. A…
FARGO, N.D.– The Spring Farmers market in partnership with the Prairie Food Co–Op made its debut before the normal season kicks off in July. The one time market is in preparation for the annual Red River Market. More than 40 stands were set up with items like tea, coffee, produce, plants, hot food and more. The Co–founder and Co–organizer for…
FARGO, N.D.– F-M Ambulance is celebrating its 60th year by hosting a reunion for all current and past employees. From the first F-M Ambulance and employees to the current crew and rig, a lot has changed in the way they treat patients. “From picking up a patient and the only care was putting your foot in the carburetor and getting them…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. — A Valley City man dies in a Fargo hospital after being arrested for a DUI. Now his family is filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against Valley City police and others. A complaint filed in Fargo’s U.S. District Court says Lindvold was deprived of his civil rights and illegally arrested in July 2018. It says if Lindvold…
