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Fargo Police Department’s Bittersweet Farewell

The public is invited to enjoy a show, and also say a bittersweet goodbye to a special k9

June 11, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND–The United States Police Canine Association gathers the regions very best right here in Fargo. The public is invited to enjoy a show, and also say a bittersweet goodbye. You may have noticed heavy police presence in the metro. It’s not just law enforcement officers from across the region. People are gathered from North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin…

A Chicken Barn in Lake Park Is a Total Loss After a Fire

Officials are investigating a fire that left a chicken barn up in flames

June 11, 2017

Site Staff,

LAKE PARK, Minn. — Officials are investigating a fire that left a chicken barn between Hawley and Lake Park up in flames and possibly thousands of chicks dead. Fire officials were called to Baer Poultry at 28988 40th Avenue South between Hawley and Lake Park around 4:30 this afternoon to a chicken barn that caught on fire. “All the people…

Multiple Fire Crews Respond To Large Barn Fire South of Lake Park

Officials Say Chicken Barn Is A Total Loss

June 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

LAKE PARK, Minn. — The fire broke out at Baer Poultry south of Lake Park around 4:30 Sunday afternoon. Five fire departments from the area responded to the fire that started in a large chicken barn. The barn, which had chickens inside at the time of the fire, is considered a total loss. Authorities are still trying to determine how…

North Dakota Soldier Killed In 1943 Finally Laid To Rest

Nelson Was Killed During The Battle of Tarawa

June 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

LAKOTA, N.D. — A World War II soldier has been laid to rest, nearly 74 years after he was killed in the Gilbert Islands. Services for Marine Corps Field Musician 1st Class Warren G. Nelson were held Saturday in his hometown of Lakota. He was buried next to his parents at Lakota Cemetery. Nelson was killed in action during the…

Moorhead Man Allegedly Attacked His Baby With Pepper, Hot Water and Fireworks

Told Investigators He Thought Of Ways To Harm The Girl

June 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Shawn Foltz MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man was jailed after allegedly rubbing hot sauce and cayenne pepper in a baby’s eyes. Shawn Foltz, 31, was taken into custody for child abuse. Investigators say Foltz kept the girl from breathing until she turned blue. They say he also snapped her with a towel, sprayed hot water in her face and…

Fishermen Find Human Remains

Red River Near Oslo, Minnesota

June 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

OSLO, Minn. — Two men fishing near Oslo made a disturbing discovery. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the men found human remains. They were fishing in the Red River on Saturday afternoon when they found a skull and bones. The remains have been sent to the medical examiner in Grand Forks. Categories: Minnesota News, News Landing Page Tags: HUMAN…

Man Dies After Rolling His ATV

Crash Happened Northwest of Wahpeton

June 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

A Wahpeton man has died of injuries suffered in an ATV crash. The state patrol says 48 year-old John Hanson was thrown from the machine after it rolled several times. The crash happened Friday night about 2 miles northwest of Wahpeton. Hanson was not wearing a helmet. He died at a Fargo hospital. The patrol says drinking may have been…

Man Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Domestic Disturbance

Woman Found With Head Injuries

June 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

West Fargo, N.D. –West Fargo Police say a man shot himself to death after officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. Police were called around 8 o’clock Saturday night. They found Darla Balster, 45, on the sidewalk across the street from 1804 10th Street West with head injuries. The woman said her fiancé, Grant Poyner, 47, was still inside. Police…

Moorhead Police Remind People To Lock Their Cars

Officials took to Facebook to report they've responded to car break ins near the M–S–U–M campus.

June 10, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Police Department is reminding people to lock up their cars. Officers took to Facebook to report they’ve responded to car break ins near the MSUM campus. Police say in the majority of the incidents, the vehicles were left unlocked while parked in driveways. They ask that you take the time to double check your belongings…

High Winds Delay Final Day of RibFest

The start of the last day was delayed by two hours due to high winds

June 10, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Food lovers may have had to hold on to their napkins. RibFest opened a little later due to high wind conditions on its last day. Fargodome staff made the decision to delay activities for the safety of both customers and vendors. Gates opened just before 1 pm rather than the scheduled 11 am. The festival also had…