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Star Lake Casino: Environmental Assessment Public Hearing This Week

Many property owners in the area are opposed to the Star Lake Resort and Casino proposed by the White Earth Nation

  OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — A packed house is expected Thursday night for an informational meeting about a controversial casino proposal on a lake east of Pelican Rapids. Many property owners in the area are opposed to the Star Lake Resort and Casino proposed by the White Earth Nation. This week’s public hearing will discuss a recently completed Environmental…

A Chicken Barn in Lake Park Is a Total Loss After a Fire

Officials are investigating a fire that left a chicken barn up in flames

LAKE PARK, Minn. — Officials are investigating a fire that left a chicken barn between Hawley and Lake Park up in flames and possibly thousands of chicks dead. Fire officials were called to Baer Poultry at 28988 40th Avenue South between Hawley and Lake Park around 4:30 this afternoon to a chicken barn that caught on fire. “All the people…

Moorhead Police Remind People To Lock Their Cars

Officials took to Facebook to report they've responded to car break ins near the M–S–U–M campus.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Police Department is reminding people to lock up their cars. Officers took to Facebook to report they’ve responded to car break ins near the MSUM campus. Police say in the majority of the incidents, the vehicles were left unlocked while parked in driveways. They ask that you take the time to double check your belongings…

High Winds Delay Final Day of RibFest

The start of the last day was delayed by two hours due to high winds

FARGO, N.D. — Food lovers may have had to hold on to their napkins.  RibFest opened a little later due to high wind conditions on its last day. Fargodome staff made the decision to delay activities for the safety of both customers and vendors. Gates opened just before 1 pm rather than the scheduled 11 am. The festival also had…

Special Olympics Wraps Up Another Successful Summer Games

The special olympics wraps up today with the track and field portion

FARGO, N.D. — The 20th annual Fargo Special Olympics concludes with the closing ceremony. The Special Olympics events crossed the finish line with the Track and Field Competition. Over 200 athletes participated in shot put, long put, softball throw, long jump and additional track events. Following the competition, an award ceremony was held for all of the participants. Directors say…

Children Encouraged to Keep Reading Over Summer Vacation

A character from a PBS show helped encourage kids to read over the summer

FARGO, N.D. — School’s out for the summer but that doesn’t mean that kids have to put a hold on their reading. The 14th annual Share-a-Story Family Literacy event was held to create a fun-filled day including storytellers, crafts, activities and music. The PBS character “Jet” from “Ready Jet Go” also made a special appearance for a photo opp. In…

Apartment Evacuated After Balcony Fire

The cause of the fire is still under investigation

FARGO, N.D. — A balcony fire in a south Fargo apartment left the entire complex evacuated. It’s an alarm no one wants to wake up to on an early Saturday morning. “Oh I’m just devastated. My heart goes out to all the tenants,” said Leila Lau, the apartment’s property manager. Just after 8 am, residents at 2709 15th Street South…

Swimmers Are Getting Safety Tips Before Getting Into the Water

Swimmers in the FM area are getting safeety tips during Water Safety Day

FARGO, ND., — School’s out for the summer and what better way is there for kids to spend their days off, than hanging by the pool. With the blazing heat outside, it’s no surprise kids are ready to spend their summer vacation jumping in and out of pools. But before dipping their toes in the water, the Fargo Park District…

I-94 Closed West of Tower City After Contents from Truck Spill Onto Interstate

We will keep you up to date as soon as more information becomes available

  BARNES COUNTY, ND — I-94 is closed west of Tower City, according to reports from law enforcement in the National Weather Service chat room. It is believed that strong storms with heavy rain may have caused a truck to go off the road and spill some of its contents onto the interstate. Law enforcement is also reporting several cars were…

New Police Chief Finalists Awaiting A Decision

It is now a waiting game for the finalists for West Fargo Police Chief

WEST FARGO, ND — The candidates for West Fargo Police Chief met with city officials on a more personal basis and are now waiting on a decision. It is now a waiting game for the finalists for West Fargo Police Chief. Each candidate had the opportunity to meet with city officials, interview panelists and officers in the department. “We thought…