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Significant Snowmelt Flooding Is Likely According to Spring Flood Report

The chance the river will reach major flood stage in Fargo, North Dakota, has increased from 50 percent last week to 90 percent now.

March 15, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, ND — A massive later-winter storm that dropped heavy snow and rain in the Upper Midwest has increased flood worries in the Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota. The National Weather Service says “significant” snowmelt flooding is likely this spring. The chance the river will reach major flood stage in Fargo, North Dakota, has increased from…

Blood Donors Needed Due To Recent Blizzard

Vitalant closed offices and canceled blood drives in at least three states, resulting in the loss of nearly 1,000 blood donations.

March 15, 2019

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FARGO, ND – This week’s blizzard has led to a critical shortage of blood. Vitalant closed offices and canceled blood drives in at least three states, resulting in the loss of nearly 1,000 blood donations. Vitalant’s Jennifer Hawkins says blood donors in North Dakota and South Dakota are urgently needed to rebuild the blood supply. “We’re strongly urging our donors…

I-29 Reopen In North Dakota

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is still advising no travel this (Friday) morning in area's southwest, west, and northwest of Fargo.

March 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The storm has moved out but travel conditions are still a problem, especially in rural area’s. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is still advising no travel this (Friday) morning in area’s southwest, west, and northwest of Fargo. The North Dakota DOT says Interstate 29 has re-opened between Fargo and the Canadian border. Corporal Keenan Zundel says…

Travel Advisory: Many Rural Roads Remain Impassable

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is still advising no travel this (Friday) morning in area's southwest, west, and northwest of Fargo.

March 15, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The storm has moved out but travel conditions are still a problem, especially in rural area’s. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is still advising no travel this (Friday) morning in area’s southwest, west, and northwest of Fargo. Corporal Keenan Zundel says many rural road highways remain impassable and are, in his words “terrible”. Deputies continued to…

Canceled Flights Leave Passengers Frustrated at Hector International Airport

Airport officials say the wind is mostly what's affecting flights

March 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The storm means a lot of headaches for travelers at Hector International Airport. Airport officials say wind speeds are what’s affecting a lot of the flight cancellations both into and out of Hector. Airlines make their cancellation decisions based on winds, visibility, and road conditions. If wind gusts are over 40 knots, planes can’t be deiced. You should…

Oakes Police Encourages People to Stay Off Roads

March 14, 2019

TJ Nelson,

OAKES, N.D. – Oakes Police Department is encouraging people to just stay home. There are stranded vehicles on Highway 13 north of Oakes and a few miles east. Earlier they said even some law enforcement were stranded making it is very difficult to respond to stranded motorists. Categories: North Dakota News Tags: ND, north dakota, Oakes

Roof of Fargo Business Complex Collapses After Beginning to Cave in Tuesday

March 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – The roof of a building in South Fargo that started sagging Tuesday has completely collapsed. Firefighters say the ceiling completely caved in overnight Thursday. All businesses In the Westwood Galleria along 13th Avenue South were evacuated on Tuesday. All utilities were shut off so an electrical fire doesn’t start. The fire department says the property manager will have…

Video Shows Galloping Power Lines Caused By Winter Storm

Cass County Electric Cooperative has line workers in the field repairing power lines and other outage

March 14, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The strong winds and ice buildup are making power lines “gallop” as you can see here in this video from Cass County Electric. When the lines slap together they cause blinks which can interrupt service momentarily. It can also cause the power poles to break resulting in a power outage. Cass County has line workers in the field…

Firefighters Respond to Garage Roof Collapse in Moorhead

Moorhead Fire responded to the collapse around 6:45 Thursday morning

March 14, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Between businesses, churches, and homes, heavy snow is causing roofs to collapse across the F-M area. Moorhead Fire Department responded to 505 5th Street South in Moorhead at around 6:45 Thursday morning for a garage roof collapse. The roof of the detached garage fell on to the structure. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Categories: Local News Tags:…

Winter Weather Has Truck Drivers Waiting Out Winter Storm at Rest Stops

A couple of drivers trying to head back to Canada are experiencing major delays along I-29

March 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Road closures due to bad weather Thursday are leaving truck drivers with no choice but to stay put. A couple of drivers trying to head back to Canada are experiencing major delays along I-29. “I was supposed to do my delivery today but it looks like the blizzard is coming in,” truck driver Gurpreet Sangij said. Between low…