FARGO, ND — There are a lot of things to be excited about this week at Newman Outdoor Field. Some of the events that will happen include a Pray for Grey tumor awareness night, a Star Wars themed night, and a chance for the kids to run the bases after Sunday’s game. Fireworks will be a part of the game…
FARGO, ND — One local gym made sure their members broke a sweat to honor those lost in the line of duty. CrossFit Fargo hosted a workout to honor fallen hero, Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, a Navy Seal killed in action on June 28th, 2005. The workout included a one mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats and then…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — People in the Twin Cities came together to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Memorial Day services at Fort Snelling draws some of the largest crowds in the state. Many of the graves have flags placed in front of them. There are 40,000 flags in all. The services began with a parade through the grounds…
FARGO, ND — Many of us in the metro drive across the Veterans Memorial Bridge every day. Veterans groups and local officials gathered to remind us the meaning of the landmark. The public was invited to honor and remember the fallen, on the bridge that connects our communities. The event was just one piece of a full day dedicated to…
LISBON, ND — An ATV driver is facing charges after hurting himself in a crash. The highway patrol says 24-year-old Taylor Wixo of Fargo was driving an ATV westbound on 73rd street Southeast, five miles outside of Lisbon. He veered off the road, tried to correct, and rolled. Wixo was taken to the hospital. He is facing a charge of…
WAHPETON, ND — The North Dakota Fire Marshal will investigate the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a house in Wahpeton. The fire chief says the fire began in a detached garage and spread to the home at around 10:30 Sunday night. The house is near the intersection of 11th Street and 3rd Avenue North in Wahpeton. No one…
GLADSTONE, ND — Seventy horses and 20 head of cattle have been returned to a Gladstone, North Dakota rancher accused of abusing and neglecting them. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office began to seize the animals last week on a judge’s order. But another judge reversed the order. Last month, a veterinarian found some of Gary Dassinger’s animals to be in…
EMMONS, Minn. — A Minnesota sailor killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 has received a hometown burial. The remains of Navy Fireman 3rd Class Glaydon Iverson were laid to rest Saturday alongside his parents at Oak Lawn Cemetery in his hometown of Emmons. Iverson died at the age of 24 when the USS Oklahoma was hit by…
NATIONAL — The company behind Payless Shoes is asking a bankruptcy court for permission to close 408 more stores. Company officials say they need to cut at least 10 percent more of their volume after the closure of about 400 stores in the last two months. The company filed for Chapter 11 in April. The Payless store in Moorhead is…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Walmart in Detroit Lakes was evacuated for a short time Monday afternoon after receiving an alleged bomb threat. Authorities placed the building on lockdown around 1 o’clock after getting the threatening phone call. Multiple agencies swept the building finding nothing suspicious. The store was given the all clear around 3 o’clock. The person responsible could…
