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Habitat for Humanity Holds Dakota Blitz Home Dedication Celebration

Three families are getting new homes

WEST FARGO, N.D. –Earlier this month, we told you about the Habitat for Humanity’s Dakota Blitz 3:10 project, which gives three families a place to call “home sweet home.” The Faizee family has always thought owning a home is part of the American Dream. Their family has lived in an unaffordable apartment since moving from Afghanistan. “Since we came to…

Thunderstorm Causes Widespread Damage Across Red River Valley

Parts of roofs were ripped off and trees snapped in many neighborhoods

RED RIVER VALLEY — The thunderstorm caused widespread damage across the Red River Valley. Strong winds ripped parts of the roofs off several buildings. Lots of fences and signs were also blown over. Some streets across the F–M area were blocked by flooding. Many neighborhoods have snapped trees, and the streets are covered with branches and debris. “Three, four garbage…

Special Olympics Holds Fundraiser Car Wash

They will have two more during the summer

FARGO, N.D. –A clean car feels great, and even better if you got it washed for a good cause. Special Olympics of Cass County held a fundraiser car wash. All the supplies like sponges and towels were donated from businesses around town. Over a dozen volunteers and athletes helped out. One organizer says he was inspired to put the car…

Moorhead Police Find Body in River at Johnson Park

they are working to ID the person and notify his or her family

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police have found a body in the river at Johnson Park. Police say someone told them they thought they saw a person floating in the water just after 4:00 this afternoon. When officers got to the boat launch area, they turned their water rescue into a recovery effort. Authorities are working to ID the body…

Tip From the Public Helps Police Arrest Suspect in Domestic Assault

35-year-old Blake Fitzgerald was arrested at the Rodeway Inn at 1:00 a.m.

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — A tip from the public helps West Fargo Police arrest a man who allegedly assaulted his former girlfriend in Moorhead early Thursday morning. Officers say 35-year old Blake Fitzgerald was hiding from authorities. Fitzgerald was taken into custody at the Roadway Inn at 1:00 a.m. He was previously arrested in April after threatening a woman…

Professional League of Legends Sparks Career Interest Across the Region

Abundant Opportunities available for collegiate esports athletes.

It’s a sporting event that fills stadiums like the Staples Center with fans from all around the world. It includes incredible opening ceremonies, and the best cyber athletes on the planet. It’s not the Olympics. It’s the League of Legends World Championship. The World Championship is filled with everything that makes a sporting event exciting. Explosive action, a professional broadcast,…

Driver Runs Into Harbor Freight Tools

Damages are estimated between $5,000 to $6,000

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Fire says an elderly woman ran her car into Harbor Freight Tools just before 11:00 this morning. The woman told firefighters when she got into her car, it went backwards on its own. Battalion Chief Bruce Anderson says the woman then panicked and put it into drive, hitting the building. He says there’s about five to…

Stay Safe in the Heat as Temperatures Rise Over the Weekend

It's important to take breaks if you're outside for a long period of time

Summertime means lots of fun outside, but it’s important to stay safe in the heat. “We try to go to the pool, but on nicer days like today we go to the park or something else we can be outside for awhile,” Erin Kub of Kindred said. “With extreme heat and dew points rising, it’s going to take a little…

Wonder Woman Run Comes to Fargo for the First Time

The series goes across the country

FARGO, N.D. — The Wonder Woman Run is in Fargo for the first time. People are getting ready, and there are several activities this evening before the big run tomorrow. About 2,000 people are expected to show up. The Wonder Woman Run Series goes across the country. Even if you can’t run, you can still walk. Organizers were inspired by…

Local Supporters at Herds and Horns Cheer on Team USA

Team USA beat France to make it into the World Cup semifinal

FARGO, N.D. –Team USA beats France to make it into the World Cup semifinal. People gathered at Herds and Horns to cheer on the team this afternoon. Supporters say they were confident in Team USA early on. The American Outlaws, a supporter group for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s soccer teams, were there to see how the team did. Not…