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Cass County Officials Concerned About Fall Flooding

There is overland flooding with high water in ditches, drains, and other tributaries

FARGO, N.D. — Cass County anticipates record fall flooding along many of the tributary rivers. While officials say rivers are not expected to get to the levels seen last spring, there is a significant risk of flooding in rural areas. River levels on the Sheyenne are expected to remain high for the next several weeks. Minor to moderate flooding is…

LIVE: Picking The Right Medicare Plan

The Right Medicare Plan Could Save Seniors Money

  It can be hard navigating the ever-changing world of Medicare coverage. Seniors might now know which plan will save them the most money. As open enrollment starts Tuesday, October 15th, there’s help on the way. Valley Senior Services is hosting a series of Medicare comparison sessions starting on Wednesday through December 4th. They’ll help seniors figure out which plan…

Nichole’s Halloween Baking Series: Perfect Pumpkin Cookies

Learning the tricks behind making the treats.

It’s Halloween, and you want to show some extra love to all the little trick-or-treaters, Halloween partygoers, and school friends by making them something delicious and homemade. There’s just one problem: working with fondant terrifies you more than any fright-fest you’d find at a haunted house or graveyard. Not to worry, because one of the region’s best-loved pastry chefs is…

Monday Match: Jen & Ubin

They Love Biking, Games and Going to the Movies Together

  It’s time for Monday Match, when we meet a Big and Little who are paired together by Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center. This week’s pair is Jen and Ubin: · They have been matched for a little over one year. · They enjoy biking at Lindenwood Park and painting at Clay Your Way. ·…

Cass County to Hear from Citizens Interested in Commission District 3 Vacancy

Interested citizens will need to submit a resume and/or letter of interest to the Cass County Administrations Office.

FARGO, N.D.–The Cass County Commission is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, October 30 at 11 a.m. to hear from citizens interested in being appointed District 3 Commissioner. The meeting comes after the passing of District 3 Commissioner Dr. Vern Bennett. Interested citizens will need to submit a resume and/or letter of interest to the Cass County Administrations Office by…

Drekker Puts On Third Annual Fall Crafts Market

34 vendors were at the brewery

  FARGO, N.D. — While the local weather may not have been something to celebrate this weekend, local creations are. “We have over 34 makers that have set up shop. They have a huge variety of products that they’ve made from macrame goods to pet treats to hot mustard. They’ve come from Bismarck, the Lakes area and most are from…

Air Search To Resume For Missing Single-Engine Plane

The blue and white Cessna went missing Thursday between Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Oakes, North Dakota

OAKES, N.D. — Air Force helicopters brought in to help search for a missing plane and its pilot are scheduled to resume operations. Aerial crews including the North Dakota and South Dakota wings of the Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Air Force were grounded by bad weather on Saturday. The blue and white single-engine Cessna went missing Thursday between Aberdeen,…

Chase Terminated In Grand Forks When Speeds Hit 80 MPH

The SUV was found abandoned minutes later

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police tried to stop a vehicle for an improper turn and the suspect sped off. The vehicle fled northbound on South Washington Street from the 1700 block around 6 p.m. The pursuit hit speeds of 80 miles per hour before being terminated. The SUV was found abandoned minutes later and a police K9 was…

FOSS Swim School Opens First North Dakota Location

Offering swimming lessons to nearly all ages

FARGO, N.D. — A tragedy years ago inspired Susan Foss and her husband Jon’s life’s work. “His mother’s brother drowned in North Dakota in a lake when he was 8. And so, Jon’s mom had a personal commitment through her life that her children would learn to swim not just well, but extra confidently,” Foss said. They’ve been passing that…