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Semi Tanker Rolls Over on I-94 Near Casselton

Rescue crews responded to the scene.

CASSELTON, N.D.–The driver of a semi was injured when his truck rolled on an I-94 exit ramp near Casselton Monday afternoon. Rescue crews responded to the scene. No further details have been released. Categories: North Dakota News Tags: casselton, I-94, injured, rollover, semi

Audit Shows Lapse in PSC Bonding Protection

State Auditor Josh Gallion says state law requires agencies to maintain a bond that essentially acts as insurance.

BISMARCK, N.D.–A state audit shows the North Dakota Public Service Commission had a 17-month bonding lapse, which left the agency vulnerable to potential theft. State Auditor Josh Gallion says state law requires agencies to maintain a bond that essentially acts as insurance should an employee embezzle or commit theft, while the legal case against the worker makes its way through…

Parents Charged after Child Tests Positive for Fentanyl

Police were called to the couple's apartment Oct. 3 because the boy had become unresponsive.

MINNEAPOLIS–Two St. Louis Park parents are charged with child endangerment and neglect after prosecutors say their 1-year-old son tested positive for fentanyl. The child survived after spending six days in the hospital. A criminal complaint says police were called to the couple’s apartment Oct. 3 because the boy had become unresponsive. Police say the parents, Waymon Murphy and Deja Harper,…

Fargo Police Opening New Headquarters to the Public

It's been under construction for the past few months

FARGO, N.D. — As the city of Fargo continues to grow, so does its police department. According to its 2018 Annual Report, Fargo Police hired 15 new officers just last year. But while they were out keeping trouble off the streets, the officers faced a different kind of problem back at the station. “We just outgrew the other building that…

Moorhead celebrates first-ever Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The city passed a resolution in July to mark it an official holiday

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The city of Moorhead celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an official holiday for the first time. The city council passed a resolution in July to mark the second Monday of every October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Moorhead Mayor Jonathan Judd says this is a celebration that “knows no geographical boundaries.” Events throughout the day like a prayer…

Kilstone Brewing Calling It Quits After 4 Years In North Fargo

They are also abandoning plans to move to downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — Kilstone Brewing has announced on Facebook that they are shutting down operations on Saturday, October 26th. They are also abandoning plans to move to downtown Fargo. They cite logistics and the investment involved as reasons to call it quits. Kilstone has been in business since spring 2015 at 764 34th Street North Unit R in Fargo. Categories:…

Tips For Healthy Halloween Eating

FARGO, N.D. – ‘Tis the season for loads of candy but Sanford Health has some tips for staying healthy this Halloween. Dietitians say that it’s difficult to prevent kids from getting their hands on too much candy during the holiday. They say it’s important to teach them healthy eating habits. They include only letting children eat candy after meals or…

Cancer Survivor Grantley Johnson Meets Vikings & Carson Wentz

MINNEAPOLIS – A Fargo boy battling Leukemia for the second time is honored by the Vikings. Grantley Johnson got to meet the Vikings at the team’s practice facility in Eagan before their game against the Eagles. He was able to catch passes by Quarterback Kirk Cousins and take pictures with him and Wide Receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen….

Snow-battered Trees Present New Dangers For Fargo-Moorhead

After last weeks snowstorm, trees in our region are presenting new dangers for pedestrians and motorists.

If you’ve been around the Concordia and MSUM campuses over the weekend, you’re no stranger to downed branches, damaged trees and a mess near the roads. Moorhead Public Works isn’t either. It has been overwhelmed with calls ranging from branch pickups to tree removals. “We are prioritizing our workload right now, so our top priority is downed trees and dangerous…

WHIP+ Program Could Help Producers Dealing With Weather-Related Losses

Counties with a presidential or secretarial disaster declaration are automatically eligible

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Producers impacted by the early blizzard could be getting some help under what’s called the WHIP+ program. Legislation passed in May included more than $3 billion for USDA to cover crop losses stemming from 2018 and 2019 disasters. Coverage for losses due to excessive moisture and snowfall are covered under what’s called the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity…