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Storm causes significant damage to airport and surrounding buildings in Fergus Falls

Debris is scattered for nearly half a mile.

July 8, 2020

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn.–The Fergus Falls Municipal Airport sustained significant damage due to wind gusts reaching 83 mph. KVRR reports two hangars near the airport are damaged and debris is scattered for nearly half a mile. Bellets Welding & Manufacturing also sustained significant damage. Additionally, trees have been uprooted and split in half near the Otter Tail River. Ottertail County was…

Blake Shelton with special guests to perform at Encore Drive-In Nights at Red River Valley Fair

The concert is from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

July 8, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Valley Fair will be hosting another Encore Drive-In concert featuring Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins on July 25. The concert will be similar to the Drive-in concert featuring Garth Brooks. Concert goers will be asked to remain in their vehicles. No more than six people will be allowed in each vehicle, and RVs…

Wurst Bier Hall And Rustica Reopen To Customers For Dine-In

Groups larger than 6 will be split up between two tables and Bar rail seating is unavailable.

July 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — A pair of popular restaurants are reopening their doors for customer to come sit down. Both Wurst Bier Hall in Downtown Fargo and Rustica Eatery Tavern in Moorhead after being closed for months. At Rustica the Patio, Eatery & Tavern are available for reservations. Groups larger than 6 will be split up between two tables and Bar…

Grill fire spreads to house in Polk County

July 8, 2020

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MENTOR, Minn.–A house in rural Mentor caught fire on Tuesday. The homeowners told authorities the fire originated from a propane grill next to the house. The residents were able to put the fire out before the Mentor Fire Department arrived. Firefighters conducted addition checks to ensure the fire was completely extinguished. No one was injured during the incident. Categories: Local…

Downed power line in Polk County result of hit-and-run

Wild Rice Electric arrived at the scene and tended to the power line.

July 8, 2020

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POLK COUNTY, Minn.–The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run that downed a power line on Tuesday. The power line was lying across the road at the intersection of County Road 10 and 160th Avenue SE. Upon initial investigation of the downed power line, officers determined a vehicle struck the power pole and then left the area after the…

American Red Cross Offering Free Antibody Testing

July 7, 2020

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American Red Cross is now offering a free service for everyone who donates blood. They will be testing the blood of everyone who donates for Covid-19 antibodies. There is an urgent need for blood with only about a weeks worth of it available. While the antibody testing is free to donors, there is a cost for the Red Cross which…

Clay County Health Department Debunking False Anti-Mask Information

Health experts say false information on social media is leading people to believe that masks don't work.

July 7, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — As businesses continue to reopen, Clay County Health Department is reminding people you still need to wear masks and social distance. Health experts say false information on social media is leading people to believe that masks don’t work. They say masks are safe to wear, they do not cause breathing problems for those without a pre-exisitng…

North Dakota oil producers face declining oil economy

"We're fighting an uphill battle right now, and we better realize it as a state, as a producing state," said Ron Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council.

July 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota oil industry has faced crisis after crisis in 2020. A federal judge’s latest order to suspend the service of the Dakota Access Pipeline is the latest. “We’re fighting an uphill battle right now, and we better realize it as a state, as a producing state,” said Ron Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum…

OneFargo Says It Has Evidence Contradicting Statements Made During Osmundson investigation

The group says this contradicts statements made by Todd that Osumundson worked alone and they didn't talk much about his actions that day.

July 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — One Fargo released text messages they say come from an open records request involving Fargo Police. They say multiple text conversations were made between Osmundson and Chief David Todd. The group says this contradicts statements made by Todd that Osmundson worked alone and they didn’t talk much about his actions that day. “They knew the entire time,…

International Students may face Deportation in new ICE Guidelines

In the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, international students who are enrolled in online-only courses due to COVID-19 will not receive visas for the fall semester unless they attend some in-person classes.

July 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A new regulation from Immigration and Customs Enforcement is threatening the status of international students attending U.S. universities. In the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, international students who are enrolled in online-only courses due to COVID-19 will not receive visas for the fall semester unless they attend some in-person classes. Many universities across the country are still…