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How to Keep Your Furnace, Pipes Running Smoothly in the Cold

Technicians say proper maintenance can save your pipes and help your wallet

MOORHEAD, Minn. — As the temperatures plummet further and further below zero, people sometimes turn the heat to the highest levels inside. However, technicians say that could be a troublesome short–term solution that could leave long–term damage to your home’s heating system. “Don’t do a setback on your furnace. Lot of people when they leave, they’ll set it back to 65…

There’s Still Time to Apply for the Heating Assistance Programs in MN & ND

The application deadline is May 31

FARGO, N.D. — As the temperatures continue to drop, North Dakota and Minnesota are reminding residents there’s still time to sign up for heating assistance. If you plan to take advantage of the program, here’s what you need to know about the application process. In a normal year, Cass County Social Services says they receive about 25-hundred applications for their heating…

Girl Scouts Get Ready for Another Successful Season of Cookie Sales

Money from cookie sales stays local and directly helps programming with the Girl Scouts

FARGO, N.D. – Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons are gearing up for yet another season of selling cookies we all know and love. Money from cookie sales stays local and directly helps programming with the Girl Scouts. Aside from selling cookies, Girl Scouts teaches the girls useful things like being active in the outdoors, entrepreneurship, STEM, and life skills. “When a girl…

U.S. Postal Service suspends deliveries Wednesday in MN & ND

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – You may have heard that “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night …” will prevent mail carriers from completing their appointed rounds. But the unofficial motto of the U.S. Postal Service apparently doesn’t include the cold. Wednesday, the federal service says it will not deliver mail in all or parts of five Midwest states…

West Acres Mall Closes Early Tuesday Due to Inclement Weather

Mall gives stores option to stay open Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. — West Acres Mall officials decided to close the mall at 6 p.m. Tuesday due to the weather outside. They are telling stores they have the option to remain closed or reopen Wednesday. The early closure didn’t stop many people from getting some shopping done. Some say they came to the mall since some other businesses across town closed…

Marcus Theatres Offers Free Hot Chocolate Until Friday

Other deals include $5 Tuesdays and $6 student Thursdays

FARGO, N.D. — If you want to get out of the house but don’t want to be somewhere cold, Marcus Theatres has some deals you can take advantage of. Not only is it $5 Tuesday, but there’s also free hot chocolate for all movie goers through Friday. There’s also $6 student Thursdays. Theatre management says the cold does deter some people…

ND Game & Fish Gives Do’s and Don’ts for Helping Wildlife During Frigid Temperatures

A natural food source, such as leaving corn or sunflower seeds in your garden, is always the best option

FARGO, N.D. – As temperatures continue to drop, some people are concerned with how the wildlife is trying to stay warm. The North Dakota Game and Fish department advises people to not start putting out food for animals. By putting food in bird feeders or your backyard, you could possibly put animals into harm’s way because of the wind and…

Mayors Declare Emergency Due To Cold Weather, All Flights Cancelled In Fargo & Grand Forks

Moorhead Center Mall to Close at 5 PM, West Acres Mall to Close at 6 PM, Sanford Health Closing Care Clinics On Wednesday

FARGO, ND — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis have declared an emergency to enact a closure of all non-emergency city offices and buildings in both cities beginning at 5:30 p.m. and continuing through Wednesday. The mayors made the joint declaration to protect residents and city staff members in the community. Snow plowing services will continue and…

Jamestown Woman Charged After Pit Bull Allegedly Attacked 5 People

Mariah Bermel told police her pit bull was a service dog and she wanted to shoot the dog so it would stop biting people

JAMESTOWN, ND — A Jamestown woman is facing charges after police say her dog attacked people five times since last September. 22-year-old Mariah Bermel is charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, keeping a dangerous dog and failing to vaccinate it for rabies. Bermel told police her pit bull was a service dog and she wanted to shoot the dog so…

Woodworth Woman Sentenced For Adoption Scam

Betty Jo Krenz entered Alford pleas to felony and misdemeanor charges of theft of property

JAMESTOWN, ND — A Woodworth, North Dakota woman has been sentenced to over four years in prison for an adoption scam. Betty Jo Krenz entered Alford pleas to felony and misdemeanor charges of theft of property. A charge of unauthorized use of identifying information was dropped. She acknowledges there’s enough evidence to be convicted, but she does not admit to the…