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Honoring Local Law Enforcement and First Responders in Barnesville

Kids from the schools in the area wrote thank you notes that were posted around the room.

January 9, 2018

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BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Community members in Barnesville are saying thank you to first responders and local law enforcement for being heroes in the community. Some of the Barnesville fire department, police department, ambulance, Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota DNR were at the celebration. Kids from the schools in the area wrote thank you notes that were posted around…

West Fargo Police Building Relationships with Community Pizza Party

deeks pizza provided more than 20 pies to officers and students

January 9, 2018

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WEST FARGO, ND — Some say there’s no better way to get to someone’s heart than through free pizza. Deeks Pizza provided 20 pies to the West Fargo Police Department to hand out to students at the Mustangs versus Packers game. It is part of the pizza shop’s way of helping the police department get out into the community and interact…

Man Sets Fire to Apartment Trying to Kill Spider

The fire caused $11,000 in damages

January 9, 2018

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REDDING, Calif. — At least three people are out of their home after a California man set fire to his apartment while attempting to kill a spider. Redding firefighters say they were called to the apartment building after one of the men living in the home lit a spider on fire using a torch lighter in an upstairs bedroom….

People in the Metro Are Freezin’ for a Reason

Glacial Peak Cryotherapy Is Offering A Week Long Polar Plunge To Benefit Special Olympics North Dakota

January 9, 2018

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FARGO, ND — If you’ve always wanted to try the polar plunge, but don’t want to get wet, you may enjoy it cryo-style! Glacial Peak Cryotherapy in West Fargo is having a Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics North Dakota. You can register a team of three or more all this week for the plunge on February 17th. Groups are…

Three More Native American Tribes Join Opioid Lawsuit

Allegations include deceptive marketing and fraud

January 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

REGIONAL — Three more Native American tribes in the Dakotas are suing opioid manufacturers and distributors. The tribes allege that they concealed and minimized the addiction risk of prescription drugs. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe and the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate sued 24 opioid industry groups in federal court on Monday. The lawsuit follows more than 70…

Water Main Break Floods Section of University Drive

Traffic was detoured in the area for much of the day while repairs were made

January 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A large water main break in Fargo early this morning created quite a mess. Water from the break on 7th Avenue North near the intersection with University Drive poured onto University and flooded the underpass with up to 3 feet of water making it impassable. The water main break was reported shortly before 1 a.m. Crews were…

Santa Village at Rheault Farm Turns Out Big Season of Giving

Visitors donated nearly $4,000 in cash, 6,200 pounds of non-perishable food items and more than 900 new and gently used toys

January 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — People really got into the season of giving at the 31st annual Santa Village at Rheault Farm. More than 15,000 visitors stopped by to have some holiday fun between November 26 and December 23. Visitors donated nearly $4,000 in cash, 6,200 pounds of non-perishable food items and more than 900 new and gently used toys. The…

Super Bowl Host Committee Hoping to Draw You in with Big Name Acts

It is free and includes live concerts, food and fun

January 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS — The Super Bowl Host Committee wants to see you attend at least one event during the massive 10 day fan festival. The events begin on Friday, January 26 and lead up to the big game on Sunday, February 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis will…

Governor Dayton Authorizes National Guard for Protection During Super Bowl LII

The City of Minneapolis made the request to ensure that all Minnesotans and over one million expected visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience

January 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS — Governor Mark Dayton has signed an executive order authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to protect people during Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis. Dayton’s Executive Order follows a years-long public safety planning process between local law enforcement agencies and all levels of government. The City of Minneapolis made the request to ensure that all Minnesotans and over one…

Fish House Catches Fires During Tow on I-29

The cause of the fire wasn't clear

January 9, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GALCHUTT, ND — No injuries were reported when a fish house caught fire while being towed on I-29. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says the blaze happened early Saturday. The Horace man towing the fish house noticed the smoke, pulled over at the Galchutt exit, about 30 miles south of Fargo, and disconnected the building from his pickup. The…