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42nd Annual Spud Valley Hobby Show goes on

The show took place at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — The Spud Valley Model Railroad Club puts on its 42nd annual Hobby Show in Fargo despite rising coronavirus cases in the metro. The show featured model train sets, real and model railroad items, as well as vintage and collectible die-cast and farming items. Event organizers say they were worried following Gov. Doug Burgum’s announcement to move Cass…

Sprinkler Prevents Apartment Fire From Spreading

FARGO, N.D. — A sprinkler system is credited with saving an apartment building from a fire. It was reported just after midnight in a unit at 414 11th Street North in Fargo. Firefighters arrived to find the unit filled with smoke and a burned mattress and coverings. They say the sprinkler system prevented it from spreading to other parts of…

Some Early Voting Sites Open Monday in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. — Three early voting sites open Monday in Fargo and West Fargo with three more opening next Monday. They are available to all Cass County voters. Polling sites at the Ramada Inn in Fargo, DoubleTree Inn in West Fargo and Fargodome will be staffed from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day Monday through Saturday through October. Additional…

Dunseith Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Rollover

DUNSEITH, N.D. — A Dunseith, North Dakota woman is dead after losing control of her vehicle on a gravel road near Dunseith. The crash was reported around 9 a.m. Saturday. The state patrol reports 25-year-old Nachae Mims of Dunseith rolled her vehicle. She was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown, dying at the scene. The crash remains under…

Legendary Sports Columnist Sid Hartman Dead at 100

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota sports legend has died at 100. According to his son Chad Hartman, sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman died peacefully “surrounded by his family.” Hartman’s first newspaper column was published in 1945. He kept up his age-defying pace even after his 100th birthday party on March 15 was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Hartman…

North Dakota Women’s March goes virtual

Increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the state brings the event online

NORTH DAKOTA– The North Dakota Women’s March was held online this year due to the spike of COVID-19 cases throughout the state. The hosts of the event gave information about the women’s suffrage movement as well as information on how to vote in the upcoming election. Many women showed up to share their stories and experiences with gender identity, sexuality,…

Boo at the Zoo provides a way for families to enjoy Halloween amid COVID-19

The next dates for Boo at the Zoo are October 24 and 31

FARGO, N.D. — With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the metro, the Red River Zoo is trying to provide a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween. Halloween is a favorite for many, especially kids. Boo at the Zoo is an opportunity for families to be able to celebrate Halloween one way or another, especially during these times. “I…

Moorhead opens first COVID-19 saliva testing site

It's part of the state's efforts to provide different options for COVID-19 testing

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead opens its first COVID-19 saliva testing site. The saliva testing is free and available to all Minnesota residents whether they have symptoms or not. You’re encouraged to set up an appointment on the state’s Health Department website, but walk-ins are also accepted. They ask people to not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum at least 30…

Otter Tail County Jail inmate found dead

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — Otter Tail County corrections staff say they found an unresponsive man in his cell while performing well-being checks Friday night. Medical efforts were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead. The Fergus Falls Police Department is investigating the incident. The inmate was housed in a single occupancy cell. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: dead,…

One woman dead following vehicle rollover near Dunseith

DUNSEITH, N.D. — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 25-year-old Dunseith woman died after rolling into a ditch Saturday morning. The woman was driving her 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche north on 33rd Avenue Northeast when she lost control. The Chevrolet ran off the road into the west ditch where it overturned. The woman was ejected and died at the scene….