Local News Archives - Page 2203 of 2822

Whimsy Hollow Embraces the Magical Side of Independence Day

The party venue for both kids and adults is in Moorhead and it opened last summer

July 4, 2018

,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Instead of your traditional Fourth of July festivities, Whimsy Hollow in Moorhead decided to celebrate a different way. The party venue shook things up this year by hosting a wand–making workshop in their Wizard Room. Owner Jen Waagen and her brother opened up Whimsy Hollow last summer. They got the idea from an indoor party venue in Australia…

History on Full Display for All Generations at Bonanzaville

People could take a step into the past at July 4th celebration

July 4, 2018

,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — People who came to Bonanzaville to celebrate the Fourth of July had a unique opportunity to take a step back into the past. Through many different exhibits, kids and grown–ups alike could witness how life was like centuries ago. People could interact with actors from the past and have some fun with different events. The celebration allowed…

Teen Escapes From Car After Driving Into Sinkhole Near Redwood Falls

Jaxon Lang Has only had his license for about a month

July 4, 2018

TJ Nelson,

REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — A 16-year-old boy is safe and sound after driving straight into a sinkhole in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Jaxon Lang drove straight into a sinkhole he didn’t see coming after heavy rains washed out the road. Lang had to climb out the car’s back window to escape. Police say the sinkhole opened up after a culvert beneath…

Man Camping At Elbow Lake Hit By Falling Tree During Storm

Jeff Panzer was sitting under an awning when the tree fell on him

July 4, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — A Farmington, Minnesota man camping at Elbow Lake was hurt after he was hit by a falling tree. Becker County Sheriff’s officials say 44-year-old Jeff Panzer was camping with three others on the east side of the lake when storms hit around 6:10 this morning. Panzer was sitting under an awning when a tree fell on…

“Lucky For Life” Winning Ticket Holder Has Yet To Come Forward

The player has the option of receiving $25,000 for 20 years or a lump sum cash payment of $350,000

July 4, 2018

TJ Nelson,

A winning “Lucky for Life” lottery ticket was sold at a store in Hettinger. The ticket was sold at Central Dakota Cooperative. The winning numbers were drawn on Monday night. The player with the winning ticket has the option of receiving $25,000 for 20 years or a lump sum cash payment of $350,000. The winner has 180 days from the…

Man Loses Pickup After $2,800 Worth of Fireworks Ignites

Jorgen Nokleberg was driving along Highway 18 Near Wyndmere

July 4, 2018

TJ Nelson,

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — A Leonard, North Dakota man lost his pickup and $2,800 worth of fireworks. 67-year-old Jorgen Nokleberg was driving along Highway 18 around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon when the fireworks somehow ignited in the back of his pickup. The fireworks started several small grass fires along the highway near Wyndmere. His pickup is considered a total loss due…

Family, Friends Light Floating Lanterns for Cameron Bolton

His parents say they will never see another rainbow the same way

July 3, 2018

,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — To honor the son, brother and friend 22-year-old Cameron Bolton was, his family and those close to him released candlelight lanterns into the sky. Each person at the lighting ceremony wrote a special message on the lanterns, most of them favorite memories people had with Bolton. Fireworks were also set off as a way to celebrate Bolton’s…

Getting Your Fireworks Fix Before the Fourth of July

July 3rd and 4th are the busiest days of the year for places like Memory Fireworks

July 3, 2018

,

HORACE, N.D. — Sparks are getting ready to fly for Uncle Sam’s birthday tomorrow but before they do, you’ll need to get some fireworks. KVRR’s Danielle Church has more on everyone getting their last minute purchases. Today and tomorrow are the busiest days Memory Fireworks has all year. People flood into their shop all hours to spend a pretty penny on…

Great Plains Food Bank Receives Beefy Donation of Protein for the Summer

Hornbacher's, Smithfield Foods donate 40,000 pounds of protein

July 3, 2018

,

FARGO, N.D. — For many families across the country, summer is one of the toughest seasons to have regular access to food. “Summertime is always one of the biggest need periods because of all the kids that don’t have school, so during the school year, they have breakfast and lunch that’s taken care of but that goes away in the summertime,”…

How to Stay Safe While Using Fireworks

Use water to prevent disposed fireworks from reigniting

July 3, 2018

,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — When you light fireworks on the Fourth of July, make sure you’re doing it with care. Firefighters say a key thing to remember when using fireworks is that everything that goes up must come down. Sparklers, which can heat up to over 1,200 degrees, can also be dangerous. “Children are the main users of sparklers. They’re intrigued…