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Damaging Winds Knock Out Power to Thousands

Wind gusts of 71 mph Monday evening caused structural damage and knocked out power to more than 22,500 Xcel Energy customers.

September 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–Storms packing damaging winds have left thousands without power in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says wind gusts of 71 miles per hour Monday evening caused structural damage and knocked out power to more than 22,500 Xcel Energy customers. Service was restored to more than half of those customers by early…

Pedestrian Struck, 3 Wounded by Gunfire Outside State Fair

St. Paul police say it was a chaotic close to the Minnesota State Fair.

September 3, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–St. Paul police say it was a chaotic close to the Minnesota State Fair as a pedestrian was struck by a car and three men were wounded by gunfire. Authorities say an altercation broke out about 10:20 p.m. Monday outside a fair gate and a woman was hit by a vehicle. She’s in critical condition at Regions Hospital….

Red Cross Deploys Nine to Help Those in Hurricane Dorian’s Path

one is from minnesota, one is from north dakota and the rest are from south dakota

September 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The American Red Cross Dakotas Region sends nine volunteers to Florida as Hurricane Dorian approaches. One volunteer is from North Dakota, one is from Minnesota and the others are from South Dakota. They are just a few of 1,600 hundred Red Cross members from around the country helping set up pre–evacuation shelters. Red Cross Dakotas Region plans…

Local Doctor Opens Affordable Clinic

"Dollar Clinic" is located on 1st Avenue North in Moorhead

September 2, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MINN. — A local doctor wants to help people get the health care they need without breaking the bank. Dr. Rodney Lee is hosting the grand opening of Dollar Clinic on 1st Avenue North. He says it’s the first of its kind in the nation. It offers the same services any other general clinic does at an affordable cost….

LIVE: Deadly Labor Day Weekend for Drivers

Don't be the next victim of a Labor Day crash.

September 2, 2019

Emily Welker,

This long labor day weekend is already a deadly one for North Dakota drivers. Three people have died so far this holiday weekend in crashes across the state, and the rush to get home before work starts Tuesday morning is not yet over. Troopers say it’s too early to attribute a common cause to the string of fatalities. However, there…

I-94 Reopened Near Fergus Falls

September 2, 2019

Site Staff,

Courtesy: MNDOTUPDATE: MNDOT says in an email eastbound I-94 has reopen near Fergus Falls. The highway was closed for about five hours. NEAR FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – Traffic is snarled for people coming back from Labor Day travel in the lakes country. A semi rolled near mile marker 50 on eastbound I-94 near Fergus Falls. The left lane of…

Fergus Falls Community Pulls Together to Get Local Kids School-Ready

Blessing Closet is hosting its second annual school drive

September 1, 2019

Site Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, MINN. — It’s the ordinary school supplies shopping trip… at a not–so–ordinary shop. “We are opening up our doors for the community kids that are in need of school supplies. They’re going to come with their school supplies list, and we’re going to give them a backpack with what they need,” said event organizer Shawna Zelinsky. Community members…

Top End Dragways Drifts Into Competition With Adrenaline

The drifting track was added to the racecourse last year

September 1, 2019

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GLYNDON, Minn. — Glyndon’s Top End Dragways is drifting into September with plenty of adrenaline. The track’s drifting coordinator says it’s like figure skating with cars. Drifting is becoming one of the fastest growing motorsports in the country. Nearly 30 drivers raced on the track this weekend. “It’s easy to get into drifting. Your car doesn’t have to be…

$5.3 Million Renovation Project Wrapping Up At Park Christian School

The private Evangelical Christian school is home to 433 students in K through 12th grades

September 1, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A major expansion and renovation project at Park Christian School is wrapping up in Moorhead. The $5.3 million project includes 16,300 square feet of new classrooms. Sixteen others got upgrades. There is a new commons area along with two new state of the art science rooms and a ceramics and kiln room. A new entrance will be…

Teen Girls Thrown From ATV, One Seriously Hurt

The crash happened Saturday afternoon on a field road on private property near Parkers Prairie

September 1, 2019

TJ Nelson,

PARKERS PRAIRIE, Minn. — Two teens are thrown from their ATV after hitting a muddy area south of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the 16-year-old female driver was initially unresponsive and appeared to have a head injury and fractured bones. She was taken to Alexandria for treatment. Her 15-year-old female passenger didn’t appear to be hurt…