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Suicide Prevention Walks Happening Across the Country

More than 1,400 walkers showed their support for survivors and lives lost while walking down North University Drive

September 10, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Out of the darkness community walks are happening all over the country. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held its 12th annual walk in Fargo. More than 1,400 walkers showed their support for survivors and lives lost while walking down North University Drive. They also listened to a live band, created posters, learned about health services and…

ATV Passenger Killed By SUV Identified

Crash Happened Saturday Evening Near St. John, North Dakota

September 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ROLETTE CO., ND — An 18-year-old woman was killed when an SUV struck a stalled all-terrain vehicle in Rolette County. The highway patrol says the crash happened around 8 p.m. Saturday near St. John. Taitum Eller of St. John was a passenger on the ATV that was being pulled by another ATV and she was killed. The driver of that…

Two Men Arrested After Breaking Into House And Firing Shots

Suspects Were Located In An Apartment Near UND

September 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Two men are in custody after breaking into a house in Grand Forks and firing weapons. It happened in the noon hour in the 500 block of Circle Drive West. Police say 19-year-old Joe Melvin and 18-year-old Fahad Hussein startled the homeowner and fired shots as they fled. They fired additional rounds at the homeowner and…

Four Alumni Inducted into North High Hall of Fame

School picks inductees based on how they served their high school in the past and the community now

September 9, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo North High is recognizing alumni for their contributions to the school. Jill Larson, Chris Myers, Arthur Phillips and Ray Callaghan were inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. Every year, the school picks alumni to induct into the Hall as part of their Homecoming events. The inductees attend the Homecoming pep rally, speak in classes and go…

West Fargo Park District Holds Fall Rummage Sale

The sale helps residents get rid of unwanted craft items, antiques and collectables

September 9, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. This was the case at the West Fargo Park District’s Fall Rummage Sale. Admission is just $1, and kids 17 and under got in for free. The park district puts on the sale every year before the cooler season to help people get rid of unwanted items….

Demolition Days 2017: A Car Competition With a Twist

Drivers smash compact, stock and limited weld cars into each other

September 9, 2017

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HANKINSON, N.D. — Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. It’s Demolition Days 2017. Compact, stock and limited weld cars smash into each other and whoever is still standing gets $5,000. “It’s kind of just an excuse for people to make a lot of noise and wreck stuff,” said Hankinson firefighter Jordan Krump. Demolition Days has been a part of the Hankinson…

Terminated Police Officer Has Appeal Hearing With Civil Service Commission

David Boelke says even if he's reinstated, the job won't be the same

September 8, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — David Boelke tells us he started helping others as a child, when he would go to his older brother’s concerts. “I’d stand there for what 15 minutes holding doors for old ladies,” said David Boelke. He would continue his mission to help people as a Fargo Police officer for 15 years. In August, he was fired for…

Minnesota Power Company to Help Hurricane Irma Victims

Their crews will restore power to homes which lose it after the storm

September 8, 2017

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MINNESOTA — While thousands of people are trying to flee Florida before Hurricane Irma hits, a Minnesota-based power company is sending crews into the state. Minnesota Power crews are gearing up and working on gathering supplies they will need once they get to Florida. The crews are hoping to provide support and equipment to help people get their power turned…

Eighteen People Homeless After Apartment Fire in Wahpeton

An Apartment Fire Leaves Eighteen People Without a Place to Call Home

September 8, 2017

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WAHPETON, N.D. — Eighteen people in Wahpeton are homeless after a devastating fire ravaged an apartment complex that left six apartments gutted. Luan Nguyen’s apartment at 1702 9th Street North in Wahpeton may still be standing, but he can’t go inside the place he calls home. “It sucks because now, just getting off work I want to sit and relax…

Fargo Police Hold Concert to Connect With Students

The Fargo Police Department Teamed up With The Criminal Justice Club at Fargo South High School to Bond Students With Officers

September 8, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo South High School students had a lunch full of singing and dancing. That’s all thanks to the school’s Criminal Justice Club and the Fargo Police Department. At a time when the relationships between people and police across the country are on sometimes shaky ground, this concert proves that bridges can be built. The band DPB and…