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Donate To The “Little Red Wagon” And You Could Meet Miranda Lambert

The Country Star Collects Pet Supplies During Her Concert Stops For Local Animal Shelters

FARGO, N.D. — If you help fill Miranda Lambert’s little red wagon with pet supplies when she is in Fargo on Thursday, you could meet the country singing star. Concert attendees who bring at least one item to donate to the Little Red Wagon will be registered to win a meet and greet with Miranda before the show It’ll be…

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Increases Releases Baldhill Dam

The extra water could flood low lying areas and roads

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Minor flooding is expected along the Sheyenne River downstream of Baldhill Dam near Valley City. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing releases from the dam following the snowstorm. They are encouraging lakeshore property owners on Lake Ashtabula to take necessary precautions to protect their property. The extra water could flood low lying areas and roads….

Update: Moorhead Runaway Located

Joshua Neumayer was located without incident.

UPDATE: Joshua Phillip Neumayer has been located and is in the custody of his legal guardian. The City of Moorhead says Neumayer was located without incident thanks to observant citizens.   MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is asking for assistance locating a runaway boy. Joshua Phillip Neumayer is 13-years-old and described as being 5’7″, 140 pounds, with brown hair and…

LIVE: A Silent Killer Lurking in Your Yard

They're creeping ever closer... right up from under the ground. It's National Mushroom Day.

By now, you’ve probably spotted them. Their pale heads emerge from the soggy soil, first one, then a handful. Underground, there’s an entire network of them… and with every rain, they multiply. A silent march of mushrooms is on its way right to your very doorstep, fed and nurtured by our wicked wet weather this fall. They’re invading our backyards,…

Fargo Police Opening New Headquarters to the Public

It's been under construction for the past few months

FARGO, N.D. — As the city of Fargo continues to grow, so does its police department. According to its 2018 Annual Report, Fargo Police hired 15 new officers just last year. But while they were out keeping trouble off the streets, the officers faced a different kind of problem back at the station. “We just outgrew the other building that…

Moorhead celebrates first-ever Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The city passed a resolution in July to mark it an official holiday

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The city of Moorhead celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an official holiday for the first time. The city council passed a resolution in July to mark the second Monday of every October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Moorhead Mayor Jonathan Judd says this is a celebration that “knows no geographical boundaries.” Events throughout the day like a prayer…

Kilstone Brewing Calling It Quits After 4 Years In North Fargo

They are also abandoning plans to move to downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — Kilstone Brewing has announced on Facebook that they are shutting down operations on Saturday, October 26th. They are also abandoning plans to move to downtown Fargo. They cite logistics and the investment involved as reasons to call it quits. Kilstone has been in business since spring 2015 at 764 34th Street North Unit R in Fargo. Categories:…

Snow-battered Trees Present New Dangers For Fargo-Moorhead

After last weeks snowstorm, trees in our region are presenting new dangers for pedestrians and motorists.

If you’ve been around the Concordia and MSUM campuses over the weekend, you’re no stranger to downed branches, damaged trees and a mess near the roads. Moorhead Public Works isn’t either. It has been overwhelmed with calls ranging from branch pickups to tree removals. “We are prioritizing our workload right now, so our top priority is downed trees and dangerous…

WHIP+ Program Could Help Producers Dealing With Weather-Related Losses

Counties with a presidential or secretarial disaster declaration are automatically eligible

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Producers impacted by the early blizzard could be getting some help under what’s called the WHIP+ program. Legislation passed in May included more than $3 billion for USDA to cover crop losses stemming from 2018 and 2019 disasters. Coverage for losses due to excessive moisture and snowfall are covered under what’s called the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity…

Fargo Police Identify Suspect Arrested After Gunshots And Disturbance Early Sunday

27-year old Lionel Fraction is facing charges

FARGO, N.D. — A man who was arrested following a disturbance and gunfire at a north Fargo apartment building is identified by police. 27-year old Lionel Fraction is facing charges of terrorizing, reckless endangerment and alteration of a prohibited weapon. Officers responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls of shots fired outside the apartment complex around 4:30 a.m. Sunday. Police entered the…