North Dakota News

City of Fargo Updates Flood Forecast

Temperatures later this week will be in the upper 50's and close to 60.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says the city is breathing a little easier as it appears the crest on the Red River will be less than thought a week ago. He says this is a “fantastic snow melt” and the flood threat doesn’t appear as bad as what the city was preparing for last week. Public Works…

Update: Several Bodies Found Inside Mandan Business

Officers responded to a medical call at the business Monday morning and found several people dead inside.

MANDAN, N.D. — Police responding to a medical call at a Mandan business on Monday found “several” bodies, authorities said. Police and Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department vehicles were responded to RJR Maintenance and Management. The Mandan Police Department issued a three-sentence news release confirming that officers had found “several people who were deceased inside” the business. Police did not say…

Fargo Woman Claiming to Be Armed Is Arrested For Robbery

Jones was able to convince someone to give her a ride to a hospital and went inside.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo police arrested a woman for robbery. Officers responded to the report of a shoplifter Sunday around 5:30 p.m. at Fleet Farm. They were told when the woman was approached by the store’s loss prevention personnel, the suspect, identified as Tammy Lyne Jones, 39 of Fargo, claimed she had a weapon and fled the scene. Jones…

4 Luv of Dog Rescue Puts “One-der” Dogs up for Adoption

The dogs like to be the only pet in the house

FARGO, N.D. — Most people say dogs are a man’s best friend, but sometimes they aren’t good friends with other dogs. However, one dog rescue organization is helping these pooches who don’t like playing with others. Eve, a 5-year-old pit bull, is one of many dogs who was helped by the 4 Luv of Dog Rescue shelter. The shelter brought a…

Vintage and Custom Vehicles on Display at 61st Annual Toppers Car Show

The vehicles are entered into contests for cash prizes

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Car enthusiasts are revving up their engines and driving over to the Veteran’s Memorial Arena. The 61st annual Toppers Car Show features many vintage models of cars and motorcycles. Some of the cars on display are custom-made by people in the F-M area. People at Toppers say this show is not just for men who like cars,…

Man Arrested in High-Speed Chase in Grand Forks County

Police tried to pull over Michael Charboneau in East Grand Forks shortly after 3 a.m.

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — Authorities arrest one man after leading them on a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle. East Grand Forks Police tried pulling over 40-year-old Michael Charboneau for impaired driving around 3 this morning. He took off, driving across the border into Grand Forks and then headed west towards Emerado. At times, he drove more than…

UPDATE: One Road Reopens Into The Small Dickey County Town of Fullerton

Around 50 people live in Fullerton

Dickey Co. 8 South of Fullerton/Courtesy: Aimee Teske DICKEY COUNTY, ND —  There is a way to get back into the small North Dakota town of Fullerton in Dickey County. Emergency Manager Charlie Russell says water is off of 86th Street Southeast and it is now open from Highway 281 to Fullerton. He reminds people that both bridges south of…

Flood Warning Issued After Red River Hits Flood Stage In Fargo-Moorhead

The city of Fargo will hold another public flood meeting in the morning to give an update on scaled back operations

FARGO, ND — A flood warning is issued as the Red River reaches flood stage in Fargo-Moorhead. The river hit minor flood stage of just over 18 feet early this afternoon. It is forecast to keep rising to just under moderate flood stage near 25 feet by next Sunday. To give you an idea of what that means, the city will…

Names Released In Triple Fatal Crash And Arrest Near Tower City

A 16-year-old Driver Crossed The Center Line Late Friday Night

TOWER CITY, ND — North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the names of three people killed in a crash near Tower City late Friday Night. They are 40-year-old Matthew Wipf and 43-year-old Kathy Wipf both of Tower City and 46-year-old Dorothy Decker of Ipswich, South Dakota. They were in a vehicle hit head-on by a SUV driven by 16-year-old Sophia Weshnevski…

Sister of Wahpeton Murder Victim Starts GoFundMe to Raise Money for Funeral Services

Billy Joe Phillips died due to stab wounds on March 25

WAHPETON, N.D. — The sister of a murder victim has created a GoFundMe to raise money for funeral services. Billy Joe Phillips died due to stab wounds on Monday. The Richland County State’s Attorney has charged Adam Awender with one count of murder. Find the original story here. Phillips’ sister is hoping to raise $5,000. If you would like to donate, click…