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One Fatality in Fargo Fire on 12th Street North

FARGO, ND — Fargo Fire confirms there is one fatality in a apartment fire Thursday morning. Fargo Firefighters are working to control an active fire at 417 12th Street North at this hour. It has been called in as at least a 2 alarm fire. It is best to avoid that area right now. We have a crew on the…

Farmers Gather at Red River Valley Fairgrounds for Auction

About 300 Sellers and 750 Bidders Made Their Way to the Auction

WEST FARGO, N.D. —  If you’ve been in the market for new farming equipment, you’re in luck. AgIron is back in town. “We have three a year and July, this is our biggest one,” said Steffers West Fargo Manager Corina Carroll. As one of the largest consignment auctions in North Dakota, the event gathers sellers, bidders and even just spectators….

Campers From Across the Country Gear Up for WE Fest 2019

The festival kicks off tomorrow

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Country fans have their cowboy hats out and are gathering in Detroit Lakes for WE Fest. Bruce Sostak of Plano, Texas has been coming to WE Fest for years. It all started when he heard about it from a friend. “She said she was coming to WE Fest, I asked, ‘what’s WE Fest?’ and she told…

Sanford Health Hosting Sports Physical Blitz for the Next Two Weeks

More than 30 million student athletes need medical clearance to play sports every year

FARGO, N.D.– Sanford Health is hosting Sports Physical Blitz walk–in’s to young athletes before school starts. More than 30 million student athletes need medical clearance to play sports every year. “It’s really important for all athletes to get physicals, so that we know that they are healthy and can participate in all sports,” says Nurse Practitioner, Autumn Nelson. Physicals give…

DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 07/28/19 TORNADO EVENT

Nelson County Tornado

.OVERVIEW…A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS MOVED FROM CENTRAL ND INTO EASTERN ND THROUGH THE EARLY AFTERNOON, AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT. ONE CLUSTER OF STORMS BEGAN TO INTENSIFY OVER STUMP LAKE IN WESTERN NELSON COUNTY…AND DEVELOPED ONE OR MORE AREAS OF ROTATING UPDRAFT AND AN LARGE HAIL CORE AS IT PROGRESSED TO THE EAST. .TORNADO #1… WEST OF MICHIGAN ND RATING:…

Minnesota’s Hands-Free Law Goes Into Effect Thursday

The Fine for Breaking the Law Will be a Minimum of $50

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s law to curb distracted driving goes into effect in just a few short hours. The entire state goes hands–free on Thursday, meaning drivers will no longer be able to hold their cell phones or GPS devices in hand at any point. You can still use your phone while driving, but only by voice commands. Minnesota…

Hillsboro Man Stopped In His Vehicle On Interstate 29 is Hit And Killed

North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver, 76-year-old Norman Dronen, was killed at the scene

Courtesy: Mark JohnsonHILLSBORO, ND — A Hillsboro, North Dakota man is dead after his SUV was hit from behind while it was stopped on I-29 near Hillsboro. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver, 76-year-old Norman Dronen, was killed at the scene. They do not know why he was stopped in the left lane of the interstate late Wednesday afternoon, three…

“How Bazaar” Art Fair Showcases Local Artists

They show off different mediums of art

FARGO, N.D. — There’s nothing bizarre about the “How Bazaar” Art Fair. It’s a local art show that started after a few artists decided to come together to show off their work a few years ago. This is the third year the fair has been held. The event is held on the front lawns of artists’ houses. About twenty vendors…

November Special Election Planned To Fill Two Moorhead City Council Seats

The special election will held November 5

MOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead will hold a special election in November to fill two vacant city council seats. Joel Paulsen in the 3rd Ward and Steve Gehrtz in the 4th Ward have submitted notices resigning their seats. Gehrtz is leaving citing business demands. Paulsen is expected to be named the new executive director of the FM Diversion Authority. The filing…

Minor Injury after Helicopter Crash in Fessenden, ND

The helicopter, a 2007 Robinson R44, was spraying waterways by Highway 52.

FESSENDEN, ND — A pilot suffered minor injuries after a helicopter crash south of Fessenden, North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday they responded to a crash 4.5 miles south of Fessenden along Highway 52. The helicopter, a 2007 Robinson R44, was spraying waterways by Highway 52. When the pilot attempted to go under…