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Local Dad Builds Epic Snow Tubing Track in Front Yard

He was inspired by the sheer amount of snow that has fallen

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A local dad has built quite the epic snow tubing track in his front yard. Brian Johnson has been working on the track since February and the top is over six feet tall. He even created a staircase out of snow and added lights to the sides. He says all six of his kids enjoy sliding down the…

Minnesota State Patrol Warns about Driving Through Snow This Weekend

Troopers say it's wise to have a winter weather kit in the car, especially during blizzards

MOORHEAD, Minn. — With heavy snow set to hit the area this weekend, the Minnesota State Patrol urges people to stay off the roads if possible. Slippery roads and heavy snow are a risky combination. Troopers say more than 600 drivers were stranded for hours in southern Minnesota during the most recent blizzard. They say the key to surviving on the…

Deputies Cleared in Shooting of Man Near Arvilla, ND

A Grand Forks man was shot after two deputies stopped to check on a car on the shoulder of Highway 2

UPDATE March 8th – The Grand Forks County States Attorney’s Office says Grand Forks County Dep. Lee Mewes and Cpl. Chris Hutton’s actions in the shooting of a suspect last month near Arvilla “were objectively reasonable” since they were “in fear for their safety.” Police say Travis Holt pointed a gun at a deputy as they were checking on a…

Rep. Peterson & Sen. Klobuchar Hope To Improve Child Care in Rural Areas With Bill

WASHINGTON – Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson and Sen. Amy Klobuchar introduce a bill to address the shortage of affordable child care in rural areas. The Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act would provide grants to states to support the education and training of child care workers. It would also enhance retention or raise their pay. The bill has the approval of…

Fargo Police Investigating Robbery, Suspect Wore Graduation Robe

Fargo Police report an armed robbery at Alerus, 3137 32 Ave S. Officers on perimeter. Please avoid the area.

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police report an armed robbery at Alerus, 3137 32 Ave S. Officers on perimeter. Please avoid the area. This morning at 7:55 a.m. , Fargo Police Officers responded to a robbery that just occurred at Alerus, 3137 32 Ave. S. The suspect walked in and produced a note that said I have a gun give me…

Sen. Cramer Wants Corps of Engineers Fired From Border Wall Project

Who we choose to build the wall defines whether it actually gets built. The Army Corp of Engineers has been an abstract failure and should not be trusted to secure the southern border. We need someone to #BuildTheWall on time and under budget. https://t.co/J4oD5DikXc — Sen. Kevin Cramer (@SenKevinCramer) March 8, 2019 WASHINGTON – North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says…

Perham Man sentenced in Death of Bus Driver

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KFGO KDLM) – A judge has sentenced a Perham man to just over 5 1/2 years in prison for a collision that killed a man who was sitting in his car ahead of his shift as a school bus driver. In January, 39-year-old Richard Fisette pleaded guilty in the death of 50-year-old Marlin Miller. Fisette was high…

NDSU Police Report Burglary at Residence Hall

During the evening of March 7, 2019, a burglary took place at the South Weible residence hall at approximately 6:30 p.m.  

FARGO, ND — NDSU Police issued an alert to residents on campus. During the evening of March 7, 2019, a burglary took place at the South Weible residence hall at approximately 6:30 p.m. Suspect(s) made entry into an unoccupied room and when the resident returned to their room they noticed that their wallet was missing. Police remind students to remember…

East Grand Forks In Class-A Boys’ Hockey Semifinals at 11:00 a.m. on Antenna TV

East Grand Forks is the 3rd seed and takes on St. Cloud Cathedral.

ST. PAUL, MN –The Class – A Boy’s state hockey tournament is underway this afternoon in Minnesota. East Grand Forks is the 3rd seed and takes on St. Cloud Cathedral. Puck drop is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday on Antenna TV   from the Xcel Energy Center. The state tournament continues through Saturday. Keith Albertson will have all the highlights from the…

35-Year-Old Cardiac Arrest Survivor Shares Story at “Her Story at 11:11”

All of the attendance fees went directly to the American Heart Association

FARGO–“Her Story at 11:11” gives one woman a month the chance to tell her own unique story. “When I think about getting out and talking about this, CPR, it saved my life,” Cardiac arrest survivor Kadie Stoltz said. Kadie Stoltz’s story is a heroic one. She’s a mother, wife, and now a survivor. “The Sunday after Thanksgiving, I was home…