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16-Year-Old Dies after Hitting Deer in Sargent County

The NDHP continues to investigate the crash.

May 19, 2020

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COGSWELL, N.D.– A 16-year-old boy has died after he was ejected from his vehicle Monday evening. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Tanner Peterson of Forman was traveling south on Sargent County Road 4 at approximately 9:25 p.m. when he struck a deer. He then lost control of the vehicle and entered the east ditch where the vehicle rolled multiple…

Oak Grove Elementary Wishes Summer Farewell to Students

On Monday, the school held a farewell parade in the parking lot, where teachers could wave goodbye to students one last time as they drove through in the comfort and safety of their cars.

May 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Friday was the last day of school for Oak Grove Elementary, but for teachers and students, they couldn’t say goodbye for the summer without seeing each other face to face one last time. “It was just as important to the staff as it was to the kids, if not more so,” said Principal Josh Kading. On Monday,…

Foster parents appear in court in connection to death of 5-year-old Raven Thompson

Erich Longie Jr. and Tammy Longie are being charged with two counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury to a victim younger than 18 and two counts of simple assault

May 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. –Erich Longie Jr. and Tammy Longie were taken into custody by the FBI on Friday in connection with the May 6th death of one of their foster children, Raven Thompson. “We believe that as a matter of public safety that the defendants needed to be taken into custody immediately,” said U.S. Attorney for North Dakota Drew Wrigley. According…

Coronavirus testing of inmates and staff Tuesday at Cass County Jail

May 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the North Dakota National Guard will test all Cass County Jail inmates and staff for the coronavirus on Tuesday, May 19th. The sheriff’s office said in a press release the testing is being done for preventative measures and there are no known cases of Covid-19 at the jail. The testing will…

Minot Air Force Base shows support for healthcare workers with Air Force Salute

May 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Minot Air Force Base is showing its support for healthcare workers the best way its pilots know how. As people gathered to watch, a B-52 flew over Sanford Medical Center in honor of staff members. The flyover, known as an Air Force Salute, is a gesture of gratitude for those helping in the fight against COVID-19. Although…

Two Arrested on Spirit Lake Reservation after Child Dies in Foster Care

May 18, 2020

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SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION, N.D.–The United States Attorney’s Office has announced the arrest of Erich Longie Jr. and Tammy Longie in connection with the death of a five-year-old girl in their care. An affidavit with details and facts from the incident support that the Longies committed simple assault and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. On May 6, 2020 law enforcement…

Public Encouraged to Complete Survey about Federal Education Aid

May 18, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler is asking the public for suggestions about how to use the federal education aid recently approved by Congress. The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has $3.1 million in discretionary federal aid on top of $30.06 million in federal grants to distribute to school districts. A survey is available on the NDDPI’s website…

North Dakota Reports 31 New COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death

May 18, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 31 new COVID-19 cases and one death on Monday. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Ransom and Sioux Counties. Cass County reports the most cases with 26 and Burleigh County the second most with 3. A woman in her 90s with underlying health conditions from Ramsey County died. The…

Fargo Police Investigate Report of Mountain Lion Sighting

May 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police receive several calls of a mountain lion sighting last night in Lemke Park near 32nd Avenue & South University Drive. They plan to set up surveillance equipment in the area to confirm if a mountain lion is still present. North Dakota Game and Fish says you should be aware of your surroundings when visiting parks….

FM Antiques Remodels For Smart Reopening On Tuesday

The store will open it's doors at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

May 17, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The steel gates won’t be up for much longer as DeeDee Sonstelie and her team are working to have their shop FM Antiques in the Moorhead Mall for it’s Tuesday re-opening. “It’s kind of nerve-racking and exciting at the same time so it’s exciting but we don’t know what to expect, so we are just preparing for…