A Wahpeton man has died of injuries suffered in an ATV crash. The state patrol says 48 year-old John Hanson was thrown from the machine after it rolled several times. The crash happened Friday night about 2 miles northwest of Wahpeton. Hanson was not wearing a helmet. He died at a Fargo hospital. The patrol says drinking may have been…
West Fargo, N.D. –West Fargo Police say a man shot himself to death after officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. Police were called around 8 o’clock Saturday night. They found Darla Balster, 45, on the sidewalk across the street from 1804 10th Street West with head injuries. The woman said her fiancé, Grant Poyner, 47, was still inside. Police…
FARGO, N.D. — Food lovers may have had to hold on to their napkins. RibFest opened a little later due to high wind conditions on its last day. Fargodome staff made the decision to delay activities for the safety of both customers and vendors. Gates opened just before 1 pm rather than the scheduled 11 am. The festival also had…
FARGO, N.D. — The 20th annual Fargo Special Olympics concludes with the closing ceremony. The Special Olympics events crossed the finish line with the Track and Field Competition. Over 200 athletes participated in shot put, long put, softball throw, long jump and additional track events. Following the competition, an award ceremony was held for all of the participants. Directors say…
FARGO, N.D. — School’s out for the summer but that doesn’t mean that kids have to put a hold on their reading. The 14th annual Share-a-Story Family Literacy event was held to create a fun-filled day including storytellers, crafts, activities and music. The PBS character “Jet” from “Ready Jet Go” also made a special appearance for a photo opp. In…
FARGO, N.D. — A balcony fire in a south Fargo apartment left the entire complex evacuated. It’s an alarm no one wants to wake up to on an early Saturday morning. “Oh I’m just devastated. My heart goes out to all the tenants,” said Leila Lau, the apartment’s property manager. Just after 8 am, residents at 2709 15th Street South…
FARGO, ND., — School’s out for the summer and what better way is there for kids to spend their days off, than hanging by the pool. With the blazing heat outside, it’s no surprise kids are ready to spend their summer vacation jumping in and out of pools. But before dipping their toes in the water, the Fargo Park District…
BARNES COUNTY, ND — I-94 is closed west of Tower City, according to reports from law enforcement in the National Weather Service chat room. It is believed that strong storms with heavy rain may have caused a truck to go off the road and spill some of its contents onto the interstate. Law enforcement is also reporting several cars were…
WEST FARGO, ND — The candidates for West Fargo Police Chief met with city officials on a more personal basis and are now waiting on a decision. It is now a waiting game for the finalists for West Fargo Police Chief. Each candidate had the opportunity to meet with city officials, interview panelists and officers in the department. “We thought…
FARGO, ND — To showcase all of the delicious restaurants the Red River Valley has to offer, the FM-CVB kicked off the fourth annual Fargo-Moorhead Restaurant Week. Now through June 17th, various restaurants will be serving discounted two and three course meals. The fixed menu items showcase each restaurant’s distinct flavor. The owner of Rosey’s Bistro says that he is…
