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Charges Possible in Bemidji Assault

A scuffle began and the man fell to the floor where he was kicked in the head several times.

  BEMIDJI, MN (KFGO) – Police in Bemidji say prosecutors are considering charges against two teenagers for an assault on a man who was walking into a business. Video of a woman and the man who was hurt shows them walking up a flight of stairs, followed by one of the juveniles, who punched the man. A scuffle began and…

Fargo Matbus Station Evacuated Briefly

Transit Fleet and Facility Manager Jordan Smith explained they noticed a mini fridge was left outside the east entrance around 2:15 p.m.

FARGO, ND — The Matbus station in downtown Fargo was evacuated briefly this afternoon. Transit Fleet and Facility Manager Jordan Smith explained they noticed a mini fridge was left outside the east entrance around 2:15 p.m. They made an announcement in the terminal and no one claimed the unit. So as a precaution they evacuated the building and called Fargo Police. Police…

Bemidji Police Looking For The Publics Help

If you can help, please call Officer O'Bryan at 218-368-0891.

BEMIDJI, MN — The Bemidji Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying people of interest in regards to an ongoing investigation. If you can help,  please call Officer O’Bryan at 218-368-0891. When contacting law enforcement please reference PHOTO 362 when speaking with the Officer or leaving a message. Categories: Community, Crime, Local News, Minnesota News Tags: bemidji police…

North Dakota To Receive $1.2 Million In Settlement With Wells Fargo

Overall, the bank is paying $575 million in a settlement with attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia that are investigating fake accounts opened without the knowledge of customers and a string of other questionable practices.

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s portion of a nationwide settlement with Wells Fargo is $1.2 million. Overall, the bank is paying $575 million in a settlement with attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia that are investigating fake accounts opened without the knowledge of customers and a string of other questionable practices. The bank has been under…

Fargo Public Works Clears Neighborhoods, Hauls Snow to Dump Sites

They say they have about 160 cul-de-sacs to get to

FARGO, N.D. — After the blizzard last week and another storm Monday, there’s still lots of cleanup for the Public Works department to do around the city. Truckload after truckload of snow has been going into dump sites around the city. Public Works says they’ve been focusing on hauling snow out of cul–de–sacs– and there are about 160 of them they…

Fetchers Let’s the Dogs Out at After Hours Party

they do it every first wednesday of each month

FARGO, N.D. — It’s a party your dog won’t stop barking about. Fetchers, a doggy day care center in Fargo, held an After Hours Dog party because even your pup needs to have a little fun during the winter. More than 40 dogs of all ages and breeds wouldn’t stop wagging their tail as they met all kinds of new, furry…

West Fargo Fire Department Makes Staffing Changes for 2019 Due to Increased Calls

Four full-time firefighters are now at the Southside Station

WEST FARGO, N.D. — 2019 already has something new in store for the West Fargo Fire Department. Last year, the West Fargo Fire Department responded to more than 900 medical calls and 662 more for fire and rescue. That’s up about 30 percent from the amount of calls they were receiving in 2017. “What we saw was the call increase was…

NDSU Fans Give Bison Football Players Send-Off to Frisco

Several fans gathered at the airport as the team boarded the plane to Texas

FARGO, N.D. — With a handful of days left until kickoff, fans are getting excited to see the Bison take the field in Frisco. Jim Kapitan has been an NDSU football fan for more than fifty years, but one of his new favorite traditions is driving down to Texas to cheer on the Bison. “Everybody displays their car flags or NDSU…

Firefighters Battle Massive Fire At Popular Golf Course Lodge Near Menahga

Blueberry Pines Golf Course lodge was fully engulfed in flames

MENAHGA, Minn. — Numerous fire crews respond to a massive fire north of Menahga, Minnesota. The Blueberry Pines Golf Course lodge was fully engulfed in flames. Crews from Menahga, Sebeka, Park Rapids and at least four other towns all responded around 4 this afternoon. The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office issued a plea on social media for people to stay away…

How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Fargo-Moorhead

The mayor says there won't be any immediate effects

FARGO, N.D. — With almost two weeks into the government shutdown, you may be wondering how it might affect the city of Fargo. The mayor says the shutdown doesn’t have any immediate effects, but if it goes on for a couple of months, there could be some delays in funding. Grants for projects involving transportation, arts and culture, and community grants…