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Former Barnes County Jailer Faces Charges After Firing Gun At Car

Sean Blaskowski Resigned Shortly After Being Placed On Unpaid Leave

February 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BARNES CO., N.D. — A former jail employee in Valley City has been charged after shots were fired at a car on a highway in Barnes County. A police report says Sean Blaskowski was attending a party in Litchville earlier this month when he got into a fight with another man. He pulled out a gun and people fled. Blaskowski…

Pipeline Protester Accused Of Poaching Deer Reaches Plea Deal

Charge Could Be Dismissed

February 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MORTON CO., N.D. — One of four men charged with poaching deer during the Dakota Access pipeline protests has reached a deal with prosecutors to dismiss his case. Danny LeClaire of Pocatello, Idaho, was charged last year with a misdemeanor count of unlawful taking of a big game animal. Under the deal approved by a judge, the case will be…

Warren, Minnesota Woman No Longer Missing

Dawn Knoll Called Family Monday Morning

February 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MARSHALL CO., Minn. — Authorities are no longer looking for Dawn Knoll of Warren, Minnesota. Marshall County Sheriff’s Office says Knoll contacted her family this morning and told them that she and Glen Nelson are okay. No other information was released about her disappearance or where she called from. The couple was last seen three weeks ago in Warren. The…

Congressman Cramer Says Son’s Condition Is Improving

He says "instead of planning for the worst, we are planning for recovery."

February 26, 2018

Site Staff,

BISMARCK (KFGO) – North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says his son Isaac appears to be making slight improvements, but remains in critical condition at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck. Cramer wrote on Facebook Monday morning that Isaac’s heart rate, blood pressure and kidneys are improving. He says “instead of planning for the worst, we are planning for recovery.” On Saturday,…

Fire Destroys Oakes Newspaper Building

Fire officials responded to the blaze located at 323 Main Avenue around 1:40 a.m.

February 26, 2018

Site Staff,

OAKES, N.D. – Fire destroyed a building in Oakes early Sunday morning that housed the city’s weekly newspaper. Fire officials responded to the blaze located at 323 Main Avenue around 1:40 a.m. The building was the home for The Oakes Times for the last several years. The structure has been declared a total loss. A cause has not been determined….

Blessed Sacrament Puts on Benefit for Local West Fargo Man Battling Cancer

Terry Krauth was diagnosed with cancer of the jaw in 2016

February 25, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Emotions ran high at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Fargo today. But it wasn’t because everyone was hoping to yell “bingo” and win the jackpot. It’s because of the real reason they were all there: Terry Krauth. “It’s very honestly overwhelming. The number of family members, the church members, people we’ve known forever in the community…

Exhibit Shows Social Justice Experiences Through Artwork

But the artwork at the Human Rights Exhibit at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Fargo goes beyond that

February 25, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Over the last few months, the North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival has given artists a platform to share the stories behind their pieces. People in the community are learning about their opinions, struggles and experiences through artwork. “They’re putting their view and it’s filtering through their mind and their experiences and it’s coming out…

United Way is Teaching the Community About Mental Health Awareness

They are opening up a public panel for the community to learn more about the traumatic experiences children are living with

February 25, 2018

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FARGO, ND — United Way of Cass Clay is looking for ways to invest dollars to improve resources for students with mental health issues. They are opening up a public panel for the community to learn more about the traumatic experiences children are living with. The organization has two programs that focus on student mental health and are bringing in…

Valley City School District Says Threat Is Not Credible

Social media post is dated and from Valley, Alabama

February 25, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The Valley City School District says a possible threat to the high school is not a credible threat. A post circulated on social media earlier, warning parents to keep their students home from school. The school sent out an alert. After an investigation, the school was able to confirm that it was an old post that…

Fargo-Moorhead Hosts Eighth Annual ComiCon

more than 30 vendors showed up to the event this year

February 25, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Kids and adults dressed up in their best sci-fi costumes for Fargo-Moorhead’s eighth annual ComiCon. The event featured a videogame room with all kinds of older games from Pacman to newer ones like Assassin’s Creed. More than 40 artists and 30 vendors from all over the Red River Valley were there. Some even included people from places…