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Body of New Town Man Found in Lake Sakakawea

Preliminary results from an autopsy indicate he drowned

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOUNTRAIL COUNTY, ND — The body of a New Town man who went missing in June has been found. The Mountrail County Sheriff’s Office says anglers on Lake Sakakawea found the body of 41-year-old Chad Kanine on Sunday. He was positively identified through a tattoo. Kanine went missing June 11 while going jet skiing on Lake Sakakawea. Preliminary results from…

Williston’s Hedderich Department Store Burns for Second Time

Firefighters believe a hot spot from the July 10 fire at the landmark building flared up again Monday afternoon

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

File Photo from First Fire at Hedderich on July 10, 2017 WILLISTON, ND — The former Hedderich department store in Williston caught fire for the second time in two weeks. Firefighters believe a hot spot from the July 10 fire at the landmark building flared up again Monday afternoon. These are images from the original blaze. The fire was brought…

Five Month Old Girl is the First Patient at the New Sanford Medical Center

Dolani Clark of Dilworth Was the First Patient at the New Sanford Hospital in Fargo

July 25, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A five month old baby girl was the first patient at the new Sanford Medical Center. Dolani Clark of Dilworth was transported to the hospital around 7 a.m. She checked into the downtown facility last Wednesday with her mother, Mercedes. Clark has a metabolic disorder and double mutated gene, making her hospital visits frequent. Her mother said…

Iconic Marquee of Park Theaters in Park Rapids Destroyed in Fire

Park Rapids Fire Department was called to the scene and put out the fire within minutes

July 25, 2017

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PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — A classic symbol that’s been on Main Street since 1938 in Park Rapids has been damaged. The iconic marquee of the Park Theater, that’s been built for 79 years, went up in flames. Just before 7 p.m. Monday, one of the owners smelled something burning. He realized that small flames were coming from the marquee just…

Sanford Patients on the Move to the New Medical Center

Sanford Medical Center Moves Patients Into The New Medical Center

July 25, 2017

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FARGO, ND — F–M ambulances spent a majority of their day transporting patients to the new Sanford Medical Center. NICU babies, long term pediatric patients, and some ER patients were transported from the downtown hospital once the new medical center opened. Ambulances made trips every five minutes to transfer around 75 patients. Nearly 200 volunteers made sure the transition was…

Senator Heitkamp Speaks Out on Health Care Vote

Heitkamp posted videos online of North Dakotans against the Republican health care bill

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Minnesota Senators Al Fraken and Amy Klobuchar and North Dakota’s Democratic U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp voted against the procedural motion. Republican Senator John Hoeven voted for it saying “we will continue working to put in place a suitable replacement”. Heitkamp posted videos online of North Dakotans against the Republican health care bill, including a West Fargo woman…

President Trump Gives High Praise to the Senate for Health Care Vote

Republicans voted to advance floor debate on their efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump is praising the Senate for moving forward on a bill to repeal Obamacare. Vice President Pence cast the tie-breaking vote. “The vice president votes in the affirmative and the motion is agreed to,” he said, then tapped the gavel down to close the vote. Republicans voted to advance floor debate on their efforts to repeal…

Two Fishermen Rescued from the Red River

Around 25-30 people assisted in the rescue

July 25, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Some scary moments on the water for a father and son. They had to be rescued after getting their fishing boat stuck on the Red River. About 25-30 people assisted in the rescue. It was supposed to be a relaxing, father-son fishing excursion. But it quickly turned into placing a 911 call for help instead. Justin Kill…

Fargo Cass Public Health Hosts Take Back Tuesday

They want to remind everyone to properly dispose of their prescription medication to fight opioid addiction

July 25, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The red bin is back at Fargo Cass Public Health for prescription drug Take Back Tuesday. They want to remind everyone to properly dispose of their prescription medication to fight opioid addiction. Last time they held the event, 133 people dropped off 210 pounds of medication. They say many patients with old or unused prescriptions have had…

UPDATE: Moorhead Police Investigating Shooting Behind Strip Mall

We have a crew on the scene and will update you as soon as information is available

July 25, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police are investigating a shooting at 935 37th Avenue South behind the strip mall near the Hornbacher’s Azool. The call for help came in just before 6 p.m. Police say three vehicles were involved and one vehicle had significant damage and bullet holes. They say no one is hurt. Police say they have a suspect,…