JAMESTOWN, N.D. The Otter Tail Power Company says about 20 communities in the Stutsman County area were without power after the holiday storm hit. They say road conditions were the biggest problem. After the storm, road obstructions and low visibility prevented power repair workers from getting to where they needed to go. When asked about rural areas, Stephanie Hoff says…
It’s another shake-up for Valley City. Officials say they are officially hiring a new City Attorney. City Attorney Russ Myhre says he will stay on for six months or until the city commission hires someone for his job. The commission and Myhre reached an agreement with a payout of $150,000 over two years. Former Police Chief Fred Thompson resigned earlier…
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has reopened all major roadways and has lifted the no travel advisories throughout the state but road officials still want you to drive with caution when it comes to venturing out. This includes I-94 between Dickinson and Jamestown. Authorities lifted no travel advisories for the Devils Lake, Jamestown, Valley City and Grand Forks areas. Minot…
Many holiday travel plans were cancelled because of the weather, even if you didn’t have far to go. “It’s not worth your life so stay home,” said Lance Figgins. This is advice coming from a truck driver of over 30 years. Lance Figgins is heading to southern Utah. “Left home, got into the freezing rain in Park Rapids, by the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. Moorhead Center Mall will close today at 5 PM due to icy roads and blizzard conditions. Herberger’s and Vic’s will stay open for normal business hours. Categories: Minnesota News, News Landing Page
Santa is not the only one giving gifts this Christmas. With the community’s help, joy is spread throughout the town. Churches United for the Homeless in Moorhead is the largest homeless shelter in northwestern Minnesota. “A lot of folks who are here, are away from their family, either because of distance or finances or sometimes broken relationships, and the holidays…
One of the biggest hit-makers of the 1980’s and 90’s has died. Ex-Wham! and solo singer George Michael has died at the age of 53, according to his publicist. He is said to have “passed away peacefully at home” in England. The pop star sold more than 100 million albums throughout a career spanning almost four decades. Police say there…
FARGO, N.D. For more than 20 years, Community Presbyterian Church of West Fargo and the Salvation Army have hosted a special Christmas Eve meal for those in need in the area. Christmas Eve is a busy time at the Salvation Army’s location downtown. Each year, they feed around 170 people. At 80–years–old, Marvin L. Snyder has been homeless for much…
FARGO, N.D. In the early hours of this morning, a tragedy unfolded in a Fargo neighborhood. A domestic dispute ending in the alleged murder of a 26–year–old Fargo man. Police responded to a call at this home at about 4:20 am. When they arrived, they found two men and a woman. One of the men had suffered a stab wound…
MOORHEAD, Minn. The Rourke Art Museum transformed its setup from general art into a holiday market exhibit. With Christmas just days away, local artists have the opportunity to make the season of gift giving a little bit easier. The holiday market included greeting cards, wood engravings and even Santa and elf portraits. “Just seeing what the artists have brought in. …
