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LIVE: Peyton Manning Comes to Fargo

There are still tickets left (for now).

It’s the story that’s been making sports fans around the region hyperventilate for an entire week now. NFL legend Peyton Manning is on his way to Fargo to give the Chamber’s 10th Annual Voices of Vision address, and it’s all but guaranteed to be standing-room only. Manning retired from the NFL a few years ago and he’s been spending his…

Names Released In Fatal Crash Outside of West Fargo

34 year old Levi Burd of West Fargo was killed in the crash.

WEST FARGO, ND — The names of the people involved in a deadly crash outside of West Fargo have been released. 34 year old Levi Burd of West Fargo was killed in the crash. 29 year old Kristen Johnson of West Fargo suffered non-life threatening injuries. — WEST FARGO, ND — One man was killed after a two vehicle crash…

Kids Decorate Space-Themed Cupcakes as Part of Library’s Summer Reading Program

The reading program runs through the middle of August

FARGO, N.D. — Kids at the library get their creative juices flowing to make edible masterpieces. More than a dozen kids decorated space–themed cupcakes as part of the summer reading program. The treats were judged on use of color, creativity, and going along with the space theme. This is the second year the cupcake contest has been done. Everyone is…

Multiple Tornadoes and Touchdowns in the Area

There were brief touchdowns near Wahpeton, Breckenridge, and Rostad

FARGO, N.D.– Three storms produced multiple tornado warnings to the surrounding area. There were brief touchdowns near Wahpeton, Breckenridge, and Rostad. As far as we know there is no damage from the storms, but the idea of a tornado might be scary for some people. A waitress at a bar in Sabin, Minnesota, who is originally from Las Vegas, said she…

Fire At West Central Ag Elevator Quickly Put Out, Damage Not Severe

Polk County Sheriff's Office got the call about the fire around 1:45 Tuesday afternoon

BELTRAMI, MN — A fire at West Central Ag elevator in Beltrami, Minnesota was quickly put out and caused no severe damage. Polk County Sheriff’s Office got the call about the fire around 1:45 Tuesday afternoon. A number of departments responded and quick action by both the Beltrami Fire Department and Fertile Fire Department lead to the fire being quickly extinguished….

United Way Kicks Off 21st Annual School Supply Drive

You can donate until August 1

FARGO, N.D. — Pens and paper might not mean much to you at first glance, for many students in Cass and Clay counties, it makes a huge difference when they start school. United Way is kicking off its annual school supply drive. Showing up to the first day of school with the right supplies is not only necessary, but also…

Heavy Rain Leads to Street Flooding, Swimming in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. – More heavy rain caused street flooding in Fargo-Moorhead. Crews have closed Elm Street North in Fargo due to rising Red River water. Flooding in the streets stalled some vehicles and engulfed parking lots near 13th Avenue and 42nd Street South. Some, however, don’t see the flooding as an issue, but rather as an opportunity to be seized….

Barnes County Issues Warning After Heavy Rainfall

If you see a road hazard that is not marked, contact Barnes County Dispatch at 701-845-8181

BARNES CO., ND — Barnes County Emergency Management is asking that you use caution when traveling on county and township roads. Do not attempt to drive through water and do not drive around barricades. If you see a road hazard that is not marked, contact Barnes County Dispatch at 701-845-8181. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: barnes county, COUNTY,…