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West Fargo Man Dead After Crash with UTV

Authorities say alcohol was factor in the crash which happened just southwest of Stirum in Sargent County

  OAKS, ND — The highway patrol has released the names of those involved in a fatal UTV-dirt bike crash late Saturday night. Zane Buchholz, 19, of West Fargo, was riding the dirt bike with no headlight when he hit by the UTV being driven by 56-year-old Clayton Hoffman of Oakes. Buchholz died at the hospital in Oakes. Hoffman was…

Scaramucci Out As WH Communications Director

Anthony Scaramucci ousted from White House communications post after 11 days on the job.

Washington, DC (CNN) –Anthony Scaramucci is out as White House communications director, two sources tell CNN. It’s the latest high-profile departure from the Trump White House. Chief of Staff Reince Priebus reigned at the end of last week, replaced by John Kelly, whose first day is Monday. A White House official said Kelly wanted Scaramucci removed from his new role…

Weathering The Perfect Storm: What’s To Come In The Ag Industry Economy

Is this the new normal? And if you're not in agriculture, why should you care?

Looking for predictions on how the region’s economy is going to fare in the not–too–faraway future? You might want to talk to an agricultural economics specialist. North Dakota’s growers and ranchers are weathering a perfect storm of rough conditions for turning a profit. The western half of the state is suffering under a serious drought that’s slowly creeping eastward. And…

Fatal Accident at Hector International Airport

The employee who died was on the air field to remove pavement markings and to repaint those markings.

Fargo, N.D. – Fargo Police along with the Airport Authority confirmed the accident this morning around 12:40 a.m. at Hector International Airport was fatal. The employee who died was on the air field to remove pavement markings and to repaint those markings. The Airport Authority says this is normal operating procedure, to be working in the overnight hours. The man was…

Laws Going Into Effect on August 1st in North Dakota and Minnesota

In both North Dakota and Minnesota, numerous bills were passed throughout the 2017 legislative session and it's important for you to know what to look out for

FARGO, N.D. — August 1st is just around the corner and that means new laws are being enforced. In both North Dakota and Minnesota, numerous bills were passed throughout the 2017 legislative session and it’s important for you to know what to look out for. Both North Dakota and Minnesota will implement new laws on Tuesday. North Dakota passed the…

Golden Drive Celebrates Five Years of Helping Homeless Kids

The event brought in hundreds of families to spread awareness and raise money

WEST FARGO, ND — It’s a five year milestone for a woman dedicated to ending child homelessness in the Valley. The Golden Drive Homeless Kid’s annual community event brought hundreds of families together to spread awareness. Sue Baron, founder of the organization, brought out the cavalry. “We got Star Wars this year, we got Chuck E Cheese, Batman and Superman,” she…

Constitutional Carry: Loaded Firearms Not Allowed in Vehicles

A new law in North Dakota does not allow loaded guns in vehicles for people without a permit

BISMARCK, ND — A North Dakota representative said oversight in the new constitutional carry law prohibits loaded firearms inside vehicles. People can still have a firearm in their vehicle as long as it is not loaded with any active shells. According to the law’s text, anyone in violation of this could be charged with a class B misdemeanor. North Dakota…

One Dead, One Woman Left Clinging To Life In A Tree After Crash

Accident Happened Saturday Afternoon North of the Fargo Airport

FARGO, N.D. — A crash Saturday afternoon north of the Fargo airport left one woman dead and another woman clinging to life in a tree. The state patrol says 26-year-old Chelsey LaCroix of Fargo was speeding down County Road 31 when the car left the road, rolled and came to rest against a tree. Two passengers were thrown from the…

Driver Arrested, Two Hurt in SUV Crash

Driver in jail and two passengers in hospital after rollover in Becker County

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — A driver is in jail and two passengers are in the hospital after their SUV rolled Saturday night in Becker County. The sheriff’s office says 18-year-old Benjamin Jones is being held for criminal vehicular operation. They say Jones failed to stop at the intersection of County Highway 37, hit an approach and rolled. Twenty-year-old Shawn Jones…

Another Sailor Killed At Pearl Harbor Is Coming Home To Rest In North Dakota

Services For Lawrence Fecho Will Be Held Near Willow City

Lawrence FechoWILLOW CITY, N.D. — The remains of another North Dakota sailor who was killed at Pearl Harbor will soon be coming home for burial. Navy Fireman 1st Class Lawrence Fecho will be buried with full military honors during a service near Willow City on August 13. Fecho was on the USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor when the ship was…