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Fargo Public Library Lets Babies Get Artsy

There were activities like mess-free painting and edible dough

FARGO, N.D. — Even babies are getting the chance to get creative at the Fargo Public Library’s “Artsy Babies” event. Different stations were set up so parents could interact with their baby through activities like mess–free painting, collages, and edible dough. Librarians wanted to create an event specifically for babies, since most events are more toddler–focused. Organizers say this can be…

Officer Involved Shooting in South Fargo Puts Suspect in Hospital

Police say 28-year-old Orlando Estrada was charging at them with a knife

  FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police responded to a domestic disturbance call around 11:30 last night. When they got there, Police say 28–year–old Orlando Estrada started charging at them with a knife. Neighbors say they had no idea what was going on at 3101 32nd Street South last night as a sea of red and blue lights filled the area. “I…

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Released From Jail

Mohamed Noor Posted Bond And Was Released Wednesday Evening

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A former Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an unarmed woman last year is out of jail. A judge set Mohamed Noor’s bond at $400,000 which he posted shortly after. Noor is charged with third degree murder in the death of 40-year-old Australian Justine Ruszczyk Damond. She called police in July to report a possible sexual…

Update: Homeowner May Face Charges In Arson Investigation

Constance Gail Thompson (64 years old) was home alone at the time and suffered non-life threatening injuries as a result of the fire.

UPDATE – MOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead Police are releasing the name of the homeowner that dialed #911 to report that her house located at 1924 29 Street Circle South was on fire on Monday evening. Constance Gail Thompson (64 years old) was home alone at the time and suffered non-life threatening injuries as a result of the fire. She was…

Congressman Kevin Cramer’s Son Dies

In a Facebook post this morning, North Dakota's representative says son Isaac has died.

In a Facebook post Thursday, U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) says his son Isaac died earlier at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. In the post, Cramer writes he and his wife Kris are grateful to be with Isaac at the time of his death. Cramer writes that the family listened to music and held hands as Isaac “looked at…

Candidate for Moorhead Superintendent Arrested For Indecent Exposure

Scott Staska, Superintendent of Rocori, MN Schools was arrested by Waite Park police and booked into the Stearns County Jail on Wednesday.

STEARNS COUNTY, MN — One of six candidates for the Superintendent of the Moorhead School District is under arrest for indecent exposure. Scott Staska, Superintendent of Rocori, MN Schools was arrested by Waite Park police and booked into the Stearns County Jail on Wednesday. He’s suspected of misdemeanor indecent exposure. According to a release from Waite Park Police a review…

LIVE: Officer-Involved Shooting

One man in the hospital after police say he lunged at them with a knife.

FARGO — North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigations officials are working to collect evidence from the scene where a Fargo police officer shot a man who was allegedly trying to attack him with a knife. Dispatch reports show calls started coming in at around 11:30 Wednesday night reporting a disturbance in the 3100 block of 32nd Street on the city’s…

Officer Involved Shooting Sends Fargo Man To The Hospital

Police responding to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment at 3101 32nd Street South around 11:30 p.m.

FARGO, ND – A man is hospitalized with a gunshot wound after an officer involved shooting in Fargo overnight. Police responding to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment at 3101 32nd Street South around 11:30 p.m. and learned a woman at the address had a protection order against Orlando Estrada, who was inside the apartment with others. Police Chief…

Teachers Learn to Make a Difference at Healthy Schools Summit

The summit included tips on nutritious food and physical activity

FARGO, N.D. — Over 100 teachers were at the Dakota Medical Foundation’s Healthy Schools Summit to learn how they can make their classrooms healthier for students. “Healthy eating and physical activity are just as important as the reading, writing, and arithmetic in schools,” said Char Heer, a registered dietitian with the Midwest Dairy Council. The theme for the summit was “Ready, Set,…

Gigi’s Playhouse Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day By Giving Back to the Community

They handed out balloons and candy to businesses that have supported them over the years

FARGO, N.D. —  Gigi’s Playhouse decided to do something a little different to celebrate world Down Syndrome Day this year. Instead of a pizza party, the organization is giving back to the community. 24–year–old Blake Johnson is just like everyone else. “I do everything my friends do,” Johnson said. Some of his favorite things to do include listening to his…