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Final Weekend of Horse Racing at North Dakota Horse Park

About six dozen horses competed in eight races Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — Break out those Derby hats and lawn chairs; it’s the final weekend for horse racing at the North Dakota Horse Park. Races have been going on throughout July. About six dozen horses competed in eight races today. Organizers say tomorrow they’re expecting to see the biggest day in terms of purse money. That’s the amount of money…

Community Tours Locomotive at BNSF Railway Open House in Dilworth

The event was held in conjunction with Loco Daze

DILWORTH, Minn. — Dilworth is home to a BNSF railway station, and community members got the chance to tour one of those orange locomotives. Most people see BNSF trains while in traffic waiting for them to pass, but some part of something you used or ate today was probably transported by train. “Whether it’s agricultural goods or lumber products, things…

“The Other Four” Art Exhibit Explores Senses Other Than Sight

The exhibit will be up through November

FARGO, N.D. — When you think of an art museum, you probably think of looking at paintings and sculptures. There’s a new exhibit at the Plains Art Museum that lets you hear, smell and get your hands on the art. When you walk in, you’re greeted with an invitation to sniff and taste some things and write down what they remind…

Emergency Responders Hold Active Shooter Drill in West Fargo

Sanford and Essentia also took part in the exercise

WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you saw a lot of first responders around Liberty Middle School this morning, there’s nothing to worry about. It was just a training exercise. Fifteen agencies from the area practiced what would happen in the event of an active shooter. First responders take into account mass shootings happening nationwide when they planned the exercise. Some…

Becker County Man Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting Identified

The sheriff's office did a welfare check Saturday night at a house on County Highway 29, north of Frazee.

UPDATE – The BCA says 44-year-old Brian Hazelton of Burlington Township, Minnesota was shot by Becker County Deputies. He’s been charged with first, second and fourth degree assault and is expected to make his first court appearance next week. Hazelton was released from the hospital on Friday and is in the Becker County Jail. Dep. Daran Borth fired his gun…

Greywind Family Shares Photos of Haisley Jo Growing Up

Haisley will be two on August 21

FARGO, N.D. — Savanna Greywind’s daughter Haisley Jo is growing up fast and continues to radiate her mother’s smile. Greywind’s family shared photos of Haisley, who turns two next month. They’re posting several photos of her as she continues to grow up. Savanna was murdered by two neighbors when she was eight–months–pregnant. Savanna’s mother Norberta told KVRR the Greywind’s will…

Fargo Resource Center celebrates 30 years

FARGO N.D A Fargo resource center celebrates a special occasion getting the whole community involved. The Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living is being honored for its 30 years of service. The center held a special ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the accomplishment, But services don’t just stop in Fargo. The organization has also expanded its services by opening up…

Arrests Made After Stolen Car & Guns Found Near Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN COUNTY, Minn. – Deputies find guns, two ounces of meth and stolen guns in a stolen car near Mahnomen. It happened on Highway two hundred on Thursday. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office says the car was reported stolen out of the Minneapolis area. 26–year–old Jeremy Krumrey of Bemidji and 29–year–old Angel Deane of Bagley have been arrested on controlled…