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Rural West Fargo House Fire Caused by Blowtorch

Firefighters responded after a man caused a fire while using a blowtorch to de-ice parts of his home.

WEST FARGO, N.D. Firefighters say a man using a blowtorch to melt ice on his rural West Fargo house set it on fire. West Fargo and Harwood Fire Departments responded to the home at 6425 13th Street North after receiving reports of smoke coming from the walls. Firefighters say the fire was a deep seeded smolder burning the insides of…

Police Looking for Car After Crash with Train

A dark colored Grand Prix took off after being struck by a train in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. Moorhead police are looking for a vehicle after it crashed into a train and took off. Police say they’re looking for information on a dark colored four door Grand Prix with heavy damage to its right rear corner panel. They say the vehicle was hit at the intersection of 20th Street and Main Avenue around 6 pm after…

City Helps People Identify Legitimate Taxi Services

The New Year is bringing new rules for people giving rides in Fargo

FARGO, ND The New Year is bringing new rules for people giving rides in Fargo. Transportation providers including taxis, limos and services for the impaired will now require a decal starting January 1st. The decal shows the vehicle and driver fulfills requirements set by the city. The conversation started when Taxi Companies started to complain everyday people were giving rides…

Road Conditions Prevented Quicker Power Outage Relief

The Otter Tail Power Company says about 20 communities in the Stutsman County area were without power after the holiday storm hit

JAMESTOWN, N.D. The Otter Tail Power Company says about 20 communities in the Stutsman County area were without power after the holiday storm hit. They say road conditions were the biggest problem. After the storm, road obstructions and low visibility prevented power repair workers from getting to where they needed to go. When asked about rural areas, Stephanie Hoff says…

Valley City Loses City Attorney

The City Commission and City Attorney Russ Myhre Come to a Separation Agreement

  It’s another shake-up for Valley City. Officials say they are officially hiring a new City Attorney. City Attorney Russ Myhre says he will stay on for six months or until the city commission hires someone for his job. The commission and Myhre reached an agreement with a payout of $150,000 over two years. Former Police Chief Fred Thompson resigned earlier…

Roads May be Open; NDDOT, MNDOT Still Urge Caution

Some roads are still covered with ice in areas and travelers are asked to drive with caution in North Dakota and Minnesota

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has reopened all major roadways and has lifted the no travel advisories throughout the state but road officials still want you to drive with caution when it comes to venturing out. This includes I-94 between Dickinson and Jamestown. Authorities lifted no travel advisories for the Devils Lake, Jamestown, Valley City and Grand Forks areas. Minot…

Icy Roads Change Plans For Many

Many holiday travel plans were cancelled because of the weather, even if you didn't have far to go.

Many holiday travel plans were cancelled because of the weather, even if you didn’t have far to go. “It’s not worth your life so stay home,” said Lance Figgins. This is advice coming from a truck driver of over 30 years. Lance Figgins is heading to southern Utah. “Left home, got into the freezing rain in Park Rapids, by the…

Churches United Celebrates Christmas

Santa is not the only one giving gifts this Christmas.

Santa is not the only one giving gifts this Christmas. With the community’s help, joy is spread throughout the town. Churches United for the Homeless in Moorhead is the largest homeless shelter in northwestern Minnesota. “A lot of folks who are here, are away from their family, either because of distance or finances or sometimes broken relationships, and the holidays…

Giving Back and Getting Back: Salvation Army Christmas Eve Meal

An over 20-year-long tradition continues to grow and spread joy.

FARGO, N.D. For more than 20 years, Community Presbyterian Church of West Fargo and the Salvation Army have hosted a special Christmas Eve meal for those in need in the area. Christmas Eve is a busy time at the Salvation Army’s location downtown. Each year, they feed around 170 people. At 80–years–old, Marvin L. Snyder has been homeless for much…

Dispute Leads to Alleged Christmas Eve Murder

One man is in jail and another dead after an early morning dispute at a Fargo home.

FARGO, N.D. In the early hours of this morning, a tragedy unfolded in a Fargo neighborhood. A domestic dispute ending in the alleged murder of a 26–year–old Fargo man. Police responded to a call at this home at about 4:20 am. When they arrived, they found two men and a woman. One of the men had suffered a stab wound…