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Flags Flying At Half-Staff Sunday In Honor Of Fallen Firefighters

Fire Prevention Week Is October 8 Through 14

Flags in North Dakota are flying at half-staff in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Gov. Burgum issued the directive to go along with a proclamation by President Trump declaring October 8 through 14 as Fire Prevention Week. The president also called on all Americans to renew their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic consequences. Categories: Local…

High-Speed Chase Ends With Arrest in Crookston

Woman Behind The Wheel Was From North Dakota

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A Burlington, North Dakota woman was arrested after a high-speed chase that ended in Crookston. A Minnesota State Trooper used spike strips to stop the vehicle being driven by 33-year-old Jeannie Wright on Saturday. A Polk County deputy had tried to pull Wright over earlier in Lowell Township. She took off at speeds up to 99…

Pink Powerhouse Pull Practice

Teams of eight are raising money and awareness to prove how strong they can be when working together

FARGO, ND — Most people can say they have been touched by breast cancer is some way, and the Pink Powerhouse Pull is showing their support. Organizers had a practice run and pulled a pink concrete mixer to show that anything is possible. The practice run was in preparation for their event on Saturday October 14th at the Fargo Civic…

Woman Sent To Hospital After Beet Truck Driver Fails To Yield

Crash Happened Saturday Morning In Polk County

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A collision between a beet truck and a SUV sends one person to the hospital. The SUV driven by 65-year-old Jade Rude of Thief River Falls was hit by a beet truck driver who failed to yield. The crash happened at the intersection of County Roads 66 and 19 around 10 o’clock Saturday morning. Rude was…

GiGi’s Playhouse Raises Money to Support Those with Down Syndrome

The event at Scheels Arena raised $55,000, which is enough to keep the non-profit staffed for the entire year

FARGO, N.D. — She said it was like a bomb dropped when she and her husband discovered their son, Owen, had Down Syndrome. “As a parent, you go through all of the emotions and it’s actually a grieving process until you realize and meet other families and realize your life is going to be okay,” Shelly Peterson said. “He’s been the…

Red River Market Celebrates Fall with Polka Music, Face Painting and Pumpkins

The market will run until the end of the month

FARGO, N.D. — As the first week of fall comes to an end, the season’s celebrations are beginning here in Fargo. The Red River Market Fall Festival began October with polka music from the Dakota Dutchman, an urban pumpkin patch, face painting and fall foods. Sixty-five vendors were at the market selling donuts, brisket to clothes. After the festival, celebrators headed…

SWAT Team, Fargo Police Respond to Disturbance at Radisson Hotel in Downtown Fargo

Fargo police called in the red river valley swat team for assistance

FARGO, ND — Shortly after nine this morning, police responded to the Radisson Hotel in downtown Fargo after reports of a man with a weapon. The hotel was put on lockdown and some people were forced to leave their rooms. John Winkelman didn’t get the answer he was expecting when he asked if his room was ready at the Radisson Hotel…

Man Who Helped Rescue Alexandria Teen from Kidnappers Gives Back to the Family

In what police call an incredible example of kindness, Melchert gave the $7,000 reward back to Block

  ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Police in Alexandria say the man rewarded for a kidnapped girl’s safe return gave the money back to the victim’s family. Chief Rick Wyffels says Earl Melchert was the man who called 911 after Jasmine Block escaped on September 5th. In what police call an incredible example of kindness, Melchert gave the $7,000 reward back to…

Grand Forks Police Searching for Alleged Robber

He says the man had one hand in his pocket and said, "I just want your money."

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks responded to reports of a robbery at about 5:00 this morning. The alleged victim told officers a man approached him in a stairwell at the 700 block of North 43rd Street. He says the man had one hand in his pocket and said, “I just want your money.” The victim handed him…

Congressman Kevin Cramer Responds to President Trump’s Comment, Las Vegas Shooting

He says if the iran deal is decertified, the next 60 days are vital for congress

FARGO, ND — Congressman Kevin Cramer says he’s not sure what President Trump means when he was quoted saying during a photo-op with military leaders that it was the “calm before the storm.” Cramer, along with Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven and Congressman Colin Peterson gathered at the Fargo VA for a ribbon cutting. Rep. Cramer talked about President Trump’s comments about…