OAKES, N.D. — The Oakes Times building is destroyed by fire. Fire officials responded overnight to the blaze in a building that housed the city’s weekly newspaper. The fire call at 323 Main Avenue in Oakes, North Dakota came in around 1:40 this morning. The building has been declared a total loss. It had housed The Oakes Times for the…
POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A body was found in a house on fire in rural Winger, Minnesota. Fire crews responded to 18354 460th Street Southeast after 8 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived they found two separate fires: one at the house and one in a shop. The body was discovered in the house after the fire was put out. Polk…
FESSENDEN, N.D. — A former sheriff who is facing charges for dealing drugs and bribery has agreed to plead guilty to a pair of misdemeanors. 42-year-old Johnny Lawson agreed to the deal during a hearing with District Court Judge Daniel Narum. The judge rejected an earlier plea deal calling for the former Wells County sheriff to plead guilty to a…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says his 35-year-old son in critical condition at an intensive care unit at a Bismarck hospital. Cramer said Saturday that Isaac Cramer is suffering from “failing liver and kidneys” and was taken to Sanford Medical Center Friday night. Cramer, his wife, Kris, and family are gathered at the hospital and is asking for…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Dozens of people in Moorhead fired up their sewing machines to help bring warmth to children in need this winter. Project Linus is a non–profit organization that donates blankets to traumatized or at–risk children. Volunteers gathered at the Moorhead Armory to put together blankets that will touch the lives of others. The organization’s mission serves as an…
FARGO, N.D. — The 57th annual Home and Garden Show draws thousands of visitors who are looking to improve their living spaces. Whether you’re looking for a pet–washing station, a Jacuzzi, or a new counter, people can find something to complete every room in the house. “The pets are really getting more of a spotlight than they have in the past….
FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of people got the chance to explore creative arts at the Unglued Craft Fest at the Plains Art Museum. Artists came from all over the Upper Midwest to display their work, and there were also activities and workshops for people of all ages. Organizers chose the name “Unglued” with the hopes that people would expect a crafty…
FARGO, N.D. — Work Zone Wally has set up shop on several streets across Fargo, and he’s brought along a simple message: road work is set to begin. The City of Fargo has three major construction projects this year. Some of these renovations will allow limited traffic to go along while construction is ongoing, but Tenth Street, just south of NDSU,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Police Department had a ceremony to swear in its newest officer. Adam Jensen is the latest addition to the team and has worked with the department in various capacities in the past. He has helped with parking enforcement, public safety, and the department’s Explora program. He says he has been interested in policing since he was…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Amy Klobuchar aims to make it easier for law enforcement to find people who have wandered away from home. Children with developmental disabilities and seniors with Alzheimer’s disease have a high risk of wandering. “We have heard in our office about these cases where people are just scared to death. This is…
