North Dakota News

High Snowbanks Against Houses are Causing Problems for Homeowners

People in Fargo are already seeing damage to their homes from the melting snow

FARGO, N.D.– High snow banks against your house can be causing problems. People in Fargo are already seeing damage to their homes from the melting snow. When high snow banks against your house start to melt while the ground is still frozen, there’s no place for the water to go. It pools outside your home until it slowly seeps in….

Educators Learn About Improving Students’ Well-Being at Healthy Schools Summit

There were activities that help educators understand the emotions students go through

FARGO, N.D. — Being healthy is about so much more than just the physical. At the Healthy Schools Summit, educators learn about improving students’ well–being. The theme of the summit is “Head to Toe, Inside and Out: Educating the Whole Child.” Educators learn about everything from grant writing to vaping to physical activity. “We have had an increase in vaping and getting…

West Fargo Police Sergeant Demoted After DUI

Sergeant Ryan Dennis has been demoted from his supervising position to patrol officer.

WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo officer has been demoted and suspended for driving under the influence. Sergeant Ryan Denis has been demoted from his supervising position to patrol officer. He will also serve a 15-day, unpaid suspension effective today. Last month, Police were called to 19th Avenue East and Beaton Drive for a report of a reckless driver. They…

Fargo Father Involved In Fatal Crash Held On $500,000 Bail

31-year-old Christopher Devine appeared in court in a neck brace.

FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo man remains in the Cass County Jail with bail set at $500,000 cash on charges filed after a high-speed crash last Saturday night that killed his 7-year-old son and critically injured 5-year-old son. 31-year-old Christopher Devine appeared in court in a neck brace. He’d been hospitalized for several days. A prosecutor cited previous drunken driving…

Moorhead, Cass County Scaling Back Sandbag Operations

Sandbagging may pick up again if weather conditions change.

CASS COUNTY, ND — Both Cass County and Moorhead City leaders have decided to suspend sandbagging operations due to favorable weather predictions. Here are the releases from both Moorhead and Cass County. MOORHEAD, MN — In the first two days of operation, 33,050 sandbags were filled at the Moorhead Sandbag Operations Center. Sandbag filling continues today (Friday). While a spring…

City of Fargo Adjusts Flood Fight, Sandbag Central Suspending Operation Friday Night

It is important to note the need for a strong volunteer effort through 7 p.m. today to finish a strong sandbag production effort.

FARGO, ND — Fargo’s Sandbag Central will close at 7 p.m. Friday, days ahead of schedule and 600,000 sandbags under the original goal of 1-million sandbags. The slow melt and lack of rain and snow the past couple of weeks are responsible. Fargo will now prepare for a possible crest of 39-ft. and not the nearly 41-ft that had been a…

LIVE: Flood Health Flood Warning

It's cold and wet and really dangerous to drive through. But that's only the beginning.

North Dakota State Department of Health scientists are warning us about serious health risks from our rising flood waters. You might think the biggest danger of dealing with floodwaters is that they’re a muddy mess. But  as state environmental scientist Christine Roob explained when she sat down live in-studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker to talk about it. Flood…

Father Expected In Court To Face Homicide Charges

Their father, 31-year-old Christopher Devine, was placed under arrest for DUI

FARGO, ND – 31-year-old Christopher Devine is expected in court this afternoon to be formally charged with one count of criminal vehicular homicide and two counts of criminal vehicular injury in a drunk driving crash involving his two sons on Saturday March 23rd. The Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office says a blood test shows Devine’s blood alcohol content was 0.267…