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Traffic Stop Results in Meth and Marijuana Drug Bust

With the help of K9, Fia, they discovered 30 bundles of methamphetamine weighing 32 pounds and 54 bundles of marijuana weighing 35 pounds.

March 5, 2018

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FARGO, ND — The North Dakota Highway Patrol made a large drug bust over the weekend. With the help of K9, Fia, they discovered 30 bundles of methamphetamine weighing 32 pounds and 54 bundles of marijuana weighing 35 pounds. NDHP stopped a vehicle driven by Vikkie See Vue Lor, 37, and her passenger Cheng Yang, 29 both of Sacramento, CA….

Historic Church In Kittson County, MN Destroyed By Fire

Fire Chief Jordan Grundstrom, was first on the scene and says the church, more than 100 years old, was fully involved.

March 5, 2018

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DRAYTON, N.D. (KFGO) – Fire has destroyed a historic rural church in northwestern Minnesota. Stormy weather may have been the cause. The fire was reported shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday at the Skjeberg Lutheran Church, about 5 miles east of Drayton, North Dakota, across the Red River, in rural Kittson County, Minnesota. Because of its close location, the church and…

School Closings Due To Weather

Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and NDSU among schools closed due to the weather.

March 5, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Most public schools in the F-M area have closed due to the weather. Fargo Public Schools cancels all classes and after-school activities for students of the Fargo Public Schools for Monday, March 5, including pre-school. This decision has been made due to the weather conditions. The make-up day for this cancellation of classes will be April 26….

People in the Valley are Ready for the Snow to End

The nice weather is a tease to many in the valley who are itching for spring to arrive

March 4, 2018

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FARGO, ND — The nice weather is a tease to many in the valley who are itching for spring to arrive. People say the cold winter is something they know all too well, but are ready to say goodbye to for the season. The beautiful sunshine had people hoping it was time to put away the shovels and hang up…

Sorry Folks, The Skating Rinks And Warming Houses Are Closed

Warm Weather Takes A Toll On Winter Activity In Fargo

March 4, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — That’s a wrap on the 2017-2018 skating season at Fargo parks. The park district has closed all outdoor rinks and warming houses for the season. They say it’s due to the poor ice conditions and standing water thanks to our warm weather. The Fargo Park District would like to thank all skaters for another great year on…

Bill Would Allows Loans Out Of Legacy Fund For Roads And Bridges

Two Republican Minot Lawmakers Proposed The Legislation

March 4, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Part of North Dakota’s oil tax savings account could be used to make low-interest loans to communities facing big and expensive infrastructure projects. Backers of the Republican drafted legislation want to use up to 15 percent of the Legacy Fund’s principal every two years for projects such as flood protection and water systems. Two Minot lawmakers are…

Getting Excess Water Off the Streets and Into the Drains

The drains are iced over, leaving puddles of melted slush throughout the streets

March 4, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Public Works staff say they are doing everything they can to get excess water off the streets and into the drains. After weeks of negative temperatures and plenty of snow, the drains are iced over, leaving puddles of melted slush throughout the streets. Staff has been spread out around town, opening up drains because they say…

Dozens of Athletes Participate in Winter Indoor Triathlon in Grand Forks

The sixth annual event was hosted by the Altru Family YMCA

March 3, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, ND — Dozens of athletes swam a few laps in the pool, pedaled to the medal on the exercise bike, and ran some laps on a track as part of the Winter Indoor Triathlon. “It started out as kind of a quick, fun event and it’s evolved into an annual event now,” said Patti McEnroe, the Healthy Living Director…

West Fargo Man in Custody After Encounter With Police

Police say the situation was resolved peacefully

March 3, 2018

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WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo man is in custody after a situation that had police on scene for more than four hours. Police blocked off the 100 block of Center Street after responding to a call regarding a welfare check. The male was the only individual inside the house and has since been detained. Police can’t confirm if there…

Fargo Police Release ID For Victim Of Homicide

Police say 32-year-old Jarryd George Heis was found dead Friday inside a suspect's apartment.

March 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ Police in Fargo have identified the victim of a homicide. Police say 32-year-old Jarryd George Heis was found dead Friday inside a suspect’s apartment. Police say they arrested the 29-year-old suspect after they said he called authorities to tell them he had assaulted the man who died. Authorities say the Fargo man told an emergency dispatcher…