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Strong Winds Roll Over Camper on I-29 in Fargo

officers say no one was injured in the crash

  FARGO, N.D. — Strong winds roll over a camper on Fargo’s 13th Avenue South overpass, blocking traffic in both lanes. North Dakota Highway Patrol officers say 66-year-old U-Dean Sargent of Glenwood, Minnesota was driving a pickup carrying a fifth wheel camper on I-29. They say he reduced his speed because of heavy rain fall and strong wind gusts. Those winds…

West Fargo Holds First Street Fair to Kick Off Schedule of Summer Events

Over 70 vendors selling everything from food to clothing were there

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The weather put a bit of a damper on the West Fargo Street Fair, but families were still able to enjoy the city’s first fair of its kind. More than 70 vendors were at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds selling everything from food to clothes and offering kids’ activities. The fair was originally planned for the POW/MIA…

Kids Learn to Stay Safe in the Pool at Fargo Park District’s Water Safety Day

There is a new swim test policy

FARGO, N.D. — Before jumping straight into the pool this summer, make sure you and your kids are keeping safety top of mind. The Fargo Park District is teaching children to stay safe in the pool at Water Safety Day. There are plenty of things to enjoy at the pool, but don’t dive in too quickly. “Know your strengths and weaknesses,…

President Trump: Tariffs on Mexico Cancelled

WASHINGTON – A deal is reached between the U.S. and Mexico ending tariffs that were scheduled to be put in place Monday. President Trump tweets, “Mexico, in turn, has agreed to take strong measures to stem the tide of migration through Mexico, and to our southern border. details of the agreement will be released shortly.” The taxes the U.S. was…

UPDATE: Person Hospitalized after I-94 Crash

FARGO, N.D. – One person is in the hospital after part of the road on westbound I–94 heaves causing a chain reaction crash in Fargo. Crews responded near the 45th Street exit around 6:30. The Highway Patrol says where the freeway has four lanes part of the roadway heaved. Construction crews were working in the area. Three pickups collided and…

Arrests Made in Deadly Fargo Shooting

Authorities say the man was taken to a nearby hospital where he died

UPDATE: Two men have been arrested on murder charges in the death of a Fargo man. 19-year-old Kareem Byrd and 30-year-old Charles Harris the third, both of Fargo, were taken into custody in the murder of 38-year-old Jason Halvorson. FARGO, N.D.– “I can’t get that image out of my face seeing that man lay there like that,” Shooting bystander Tim…

North Dakota Veterans Gather at West Fargo VFW for 98th State Convention

The quartermaster general wants more veterans to get involved

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Veterans from across North Dakota are in West Fargo for the VFW State Convention. The convention includes socials and dinners, but also matters of business. There are administration and committee meetings to talk about plans and legislation that advocate for veterans. The VFW helps veterans work through the red tape at the VA and get claims filed….

Former Minneapolis Officer Noor Sentenced to 12.5 Years In Prison

In court, Noor says he can't apologize enough " for taking the life of a perfect person.'' 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder has been sentenced to a 12.5 year prison term for the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who had called 911. A Minnesota jury convicted Mohamed Noor in April of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the July 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual citizen of the…

Possible Drowning Death In Fargo

Around 11:00 p.m. Thursday night Fargo Police answered a call in the 1500 block of 5th Avenue for a possible drowning.

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are investigating a possible drowning overnight. Around 11:00 p.m. Thursday night Fargo Police answered a call in the 1500 block of 5th Avenue for a possible drowning. An 11 year old boy was transferred to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.   Categories: Community, Crime, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Fargo Police…

CANCEL AMBER ALERT: Statewide Minnesota – Cottage Grove

Suspect in custody. Children found safe.

CANCEL AMBER ALERT. SUSPECT IN CUSTODY. CHILDREN FOUND SAFE. (Original) COTTAGE GROVE, MN — Amber Alert issued out of Cottage Grove, Minnesota and distributed statewide. At approximately 06:34 AM Jeffrey Lo assaulted the mother of his two children and left the scene in the mother’s mini-van with the children. The mini-van is a 2004 Toyota Sienna MN license plate 708XEM…