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Essentia Health Named STEMI Receiving Center

one in fargo and one in duluth were awarded the title

FARGO, N.D. — More than 250,000 people suffer from the most severe heart attack a person can have, known as a STEMI. Two Essentia hospitals, St. Mary’s in Duluth and one right here in Fargo, are now being recognized for treating those types of heart attacks. Both hospitals received an award from the Minnesota Department of Health. The staff at Essentia…

New Sports Bar and Restaurant Opens Its Doors in Fargo

Crooked Pint Ale House began serving customers on Tuesday in former Green Mill restaurant location

FARGO, N.D. — A brand new sports bar and restaurant just opened its doors on 13th Avenue South. After months of planning and preparation, the Crooked Pint Ale House served its first customers Tuesday on the former site of the Green Mill restaurant. Crooked Pint plans on cultivating an atmosphere where people can enjoy a beer, watch the big game, and…

Man Killed in Accident with Snow Plow Has Been Identified

The victim has been identified as Steven Newark, Jr., 35, of Fargo

REYNOLDS, N.D. — North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the man killed after crashing into a stopped snow plow on I–29. He is 35–year–old Steven Newark, Jr. of Fargo. The crash happened around 7:30 Tuesday morning about a mile north of Reynolds. The plow was stopped along the interstate with a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper and all of their…

Agriculture Secretary to Make Two Stops in Area on Friday

Sonny Perdue will stop at the Red River Vzalley Agriculture Center in Fargo and American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead

FARGO, N.D. — We reported last week that Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue would visit North Dakota this week.  His schedule has just been released. The secretary will be joined by Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven, Representative Cramer and Governor Burgum in Fargo on Friday morning. They will tour the Red River Valley Agriculture Research Center followed by a roundtable with agriculture…

Frontier Man Arrested After K-9 Unit Finds Him Hiding in Restaurant Dumpster

Tanner Oye, 23, ran from officers, then was tracked down by K9 Blue at nearby Burger King

FARGO, N.D. — You can run but you can’t hide from K9 Blue. Twenty-three–year–old Tanner Oye of Frontier was wanted on outstanding warrants. But when officers from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Fargo Police Department showed up at his house last night, Oye ran. K9 Blue tracked him to a dumpster at Burger King on 52nd Avenue South in…

United Way Conducts Panel to Raise Awareness of Students’ Mental Health Issues

This was the first year the United Way conducted this panel discussion

FARGO, N.D. — The United Way of Cass–Clay hosted a panel presentation aimed at raising awareness over mental health issues faced by area students. The Student Mental Health Awareness Panel was held at NDSCS–Fargo and is a part of United Way’s Emerging Leaders program. The panel highlights common experiences that could lead to mental health issues. The United Way believes…

There’s Still Plenty of Room at the Lindenwood Park Campground This Summer

The campground will be open from May 1 through October 15

FARGO, N.D. — If the recent bout with winter weather has you thinking about summer, Fargo Parks may have a solution for you.  Reservations are now being taken for the campground at Lindenwood Park. Despite taking reservations for the last two months, Fargo Parks say there are still plenty of spots available all throughout the summer season. If you would…

Minnesota Governor Calling For $21 Million for School Security

The governor says it's the state's responsibility to prevent a tragedy in Minnesota schools.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing $21 million in new funding for security enhancements and mental health improvements in Minnesota schools. The Democratic governor unveiled his proposal Wednesday to give schools dedicated funds for improvements like bulletproof glass and secure entrances. School safety is in the spotlight after the recent deadly school shooting in Florida. Republicans who…

Congressman’s Son Transferred To Minnesota Hospital

Cramer told The Associated Press earlier that his son is suffering from ``failing liver and kidneys'' and was taken to Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck on Feb. 23.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says he accompanied his ailing son from Bismarck to a Minnesota hospital. Cramer says in a Facebook post that his 35-year-old son, Isaac Cramer, was transferred on Tuesday to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he was being evaluated by a “transplant team.” Cramer told The Associated Press earlier that…

Pickup Pull Crash Injures Two At Winter Show

Anyone with videos of the incident is asked to email them to the highway patrol at ndhpeast@nd.gov.

  Valley City, N.D. (KFGO) – A 15-year-old was hurt after a pickup participating in a pickup pull event at the North Dakota Winter Show went through an arena wall last night in Valley City. The highway patrol says the pickup, pulling a skid vehicle, was making a pass and traveling from west to east across the arena. At the…