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Driver jumps two curbs and crashes into West Fargo residence

WEST FARGO, N.D.–A driver had to be rescued after jumping two curbs and crashing into a West Fargo residence at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The West Fargo Fire Department responded to 813 1st Street East and found the overhead garage door laying on top of the vehicle. Firefighters had to remove the garage door in order to get the…

Grand Forks Fire Department responds to fully engulfed garage fire

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Two vehicles were destroyed in a garage fire in Grand Forks on Tuesday. The Grand Forks Fire Department responded to 2446 42nd Avenue South at approximately 11:30 a.m. and found an attached garage fully engulfed. The residents and their pets were able to safely evacuate in time. Grand Forks Fire quickly put the flames out. The garage sustained…

North Dakota reports 22 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths Tuesday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 22 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Tuesday. Nine counties report new cases including Benson, Bottineau, Burleigh, Cass, Kidder, McLean, Richland, Rolette and Stark Counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 13 and Richland County the second most with two. The NDDoH says a previously reported case…

LIVE: Vote in the North Dakota Primary Election

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If you’ve read the above subhead to this story, thanks. Your interest in voting is part of what makes America so special. But today is election day in North Dakota, and unlike in years past, we can’t just waltz out to our local polling place and cast your ballot. Instead, this election is via mail in-ballot only. County Commissions in…

OneFargo, Black Lives Matter alleges Fargo Police Department aided in officer’s “illegal black ops mission”

The groups called former Deputy Chief Todd Osmundson a "scapegoat" for the department

FARGO, N.D. — OneFargo and the Fargo-Moorhead Black Lives Matter chapter claim that more than one officer was involved in inappropriate actions during the city’s May 30th protest. “We have information that shows the Fargo Police Department engaged in an illegal black ops mission against community activists and its citizens,” said OneFargo leader Wass Philome. The allegations come days after…

How protests may impact spread of COVID-19 across Red River Valley

North Dakota Joint Information Center says state lab is prepared for potential surge of cases

FARGO, N.D. — With thousands of people taking to the streets during protests in Fargo and Grand Forks over the past couple of weeks, there is a chance the coronavirus will spread at a higher rate. “When people are protesting, typically there is some chanting, some shouting that leads to more viruses being shared from your oral cavity, nose,” says…

Severe Thunderstorms Rip Up Trees, Tear Off Roofs, and Knock Out Power

According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts from the thunderstorms reached up to 80 miles per hour knocking over trees and ripping off roofs.

FARGO, ND – As the region woke up, public works and power crews had a lot on their plate. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts from the thunderstorms reached up to 80 miles per hour knocking over trees and ripping off roofs Sunday. Xcel Energy says storms in the Fargo and Grand Forks areas caused significant damage to…

West Fargo Police respond to social media video of officers detaining a man for being “uncooperative”

The incident took place after the man brought his son inside Menards, which is against store policy during the pandemic

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A local man is calling the West Fargo Police department into question after sharing a video that shows three officers detaining him in front of his son. Kristoffer Carter shared a video taken by his son to Facebook after the incident. In the video, he can be heard asking the officers why he is being handcuffed…

West Fargo Police Department releases statement on Facebook video

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Police Department has released a statement regarding a video circulating on social media. The video shows an interaction between West Fargo Police officers and a man outside Menards at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5. West Fargo Interim Chief Jerry Boyer has addressed the incident saying police were called to Menards for reports of…

Rankings show ND economy is least exposed to coronavirus in the nation

UNITED STATES – North Dakota’s economy didn’t take as hard of a hit as other states according to WalletHub. The website compared all states and the District of Columbia using 14 metrics to make its rankings. The Peace Garden State is 45th for GDP from industries highly affected by Covid-19. It’s also 41st for percentage of employment from industries affected…