The weather is about to cool down for the season, and with fall almost upon us that means the clock is ticking down to finish up the big projects around the house before winter hits. But unless you’re a home improvement expert, you might not know what’s feasible and what isn’t on your to-do list. That’s where the Contractor Connection…
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Here she is: Miss North Dakota has been crowned Miss America 2018. Cara Mund bested a field of 51 competitors from each state and the District of Columbia during the weeklong event’s finale Sunday night in Atlantic City. Miss America 2017, Savvy Shields, former Miss Arkansas, placed the crown on her teary-eyed successor’s head as the…
BREWER LAKE, ND — Two adults and one child are safe after their boat capsized in rural Cass County. But it wasn’t emergency personal who got them out of the water. The wind was heavy at the Brewer Lake campgrounds in rural Cass County Sunday morning. “It’s almost white caps,” added Bob Ward of West Fargo. A far distance from where…
FARGO, ND — Fargo Firefighters were called out to a house on San Juan Drive South just after midnight after reports of a fire. A neighbor called officials after discovering the deck was on fire and attempted to extinguish the fire with one of the people living in the house. Firefighters saw that a propane gas grill was involved in…
FARGO, ND — Out of the darkness community walks are happening all over the country. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held its 12th annual walk in Fargo. More than 1,400 walkers showed their support for survivors and lives lost while walking down North University Drive. They also listened to a live band, created posters, learned about health services and…
ROLETTE CO., ND — An 18-year-old woman was killed when an SUV struck a stalled all-terrain vehicle in Rolette County. The highway patrol says the crash happened around 8 p.m. Saturday near St. John. Taitum Eller of St. John was a passenger on the ATV that was being pulled by another ATV and she was killed. The driver of that…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Two men are in custody after breaking into a house in Grand Forks and firing weapons. It happened in the noon hour in the 500 block of Circle Drive West. Police say 19-year-old Joe Melvin and 18-year-old Fahad Hussein startled the homeowner and fired shots as they fled. They fired additional rounds at the homeowner and…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo North High is recognizing alumni for their contributions to the school. Jill Larson, Chris Myers, Arthur Phillips and Ray Callaghan were inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. Every year, the school picks alumni to induct into the Hall as part of their Homecoming events. The inductees attend the Homecoming pep rally, speak in classes and go…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. This was the case at the West Fargo Park District’s Fall Rummage Sale. Admission is just $1, and kids 17 and under got in for free. The park district puts on the sale every year before the cooler season to help people get rid of unwanted items….
HANKINSON, N.D. — Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. It’s Demolition Days 2017. Compact, stock and limited weld cars smash into each other and whoever is still standing gets $5,000. “It’s kind of just an excuse for people to make a lot of noise and wreck stuff,” said Hankinson firefighter Jordan Krump. Demolition Days has been a part of the Hankinson…
