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Bus Crashes Leaving North Dakota Casino

Two people on the bus received minor injuries.

June 27, 2019

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KFGO) – A bus with 30 people on board, en route from the Dakota Magic Casino near Hankinson to Fargo, hit crash barrels as it was exiting a construction zone on I-29 near Christine, south of Fargo around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Two people on the bus received minor injuries. The bus driver was able to pull off…

Property Owners Learn How To Protect Their Investments at the Great Plains Land Expo

The expo focuses on the economics of agriculture and energy, the daily challenges and opportunities of maintaining land, and investing in farmland

June 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Farmers and land owners are learning about property rights at the Great Plains Land Expo. The expo focuses on the economics of agriculture and energy, the daily challenges and opportunities of maintaining land, and investing in farmland. Speakers want to help people understand why their property is valued the way it is and what they can do…

Kids Learn from Carson Wentz at Sanford POWER Football Camp

250 kids were at the high-demand camp

June 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The softball game wasn’t Carson Wentz’s only appearance in Fargo. He spent the morning at the Sanford POWER Football Camp, where 250 kids got to learn from him. For many, the experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity. “It’s a big thing I’ve never really thought I’d go to a camp with Carson Wentz,” 11-year-old Ethan…

Better Business Bureau and AARP hosts ‘Scam Jam’ at Hjemkomst Center

Members from the bureau and AARP spoke about new age fraud and how scammers can access basic information about you from the internet.

June 26, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.– The Better Business Bureau hosting a seminar called “Scam Jam” to talk about popular scams that older people can fall into. Members from the bureau and AARP spoke about new age fraud and how scammers can access basic information about you from the internet. They chose someone who registered online. They were able to find all nine of…

Firefighters Remind People to Use Fireworks Safely

In West Fargo, they can only be used within a certain time frame

June 26, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. –West Fargo Fire Department is reminding everyone about the rules for using fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches. In West Fargo, they can be used legally from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Independence Day only. You must be at least 12 years old to light them off. Also make sure fireworks are completely extinguished when…

Person Of Interest In Amber Alert Found Sleeping In A Camper

Cole Pfaff was taken into custody on three warrants not connected to the disappearance of 7-month-old LeahMae Morsette

June 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A person of interest in Tuesday’s Amber Alert out of Bismarck has been arrested. Bismarck Police say 31-year-old Cole Pfaff was found last night sleeping in a camper in a backyard. He was taken into custody on three warrants not connected to the disappearance of 7-month-old LeahMae Morsette. She was dropped off by an unknown individual at…

New Ulm Diocese Reaches $34 Million Settlement Deal

The bankruptcy case involves 93 people who say they were sexually abused by priests and others

June 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

NEW ULM, Minn. — The Diocese of New Ulm in Minnesota has reached a $34 million settlement in its bankruptcy case with 93 people who say they were sexually abused by priests and others. Attorney Jeff Anderson, who represents many of the survivors, says it includes contribution of $8 million from the diocese and its parishes with the rest coming…

Three People Thrown From Boat, Rescued By Other Boaters

They did not suffer any injuries

June 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BELTRAMI CO., MN — Beltrami County authorities are called after an empty boat is found spinning in circles on Blackduck Lake. The call came in around 6:30 Tuesday night. Three people who had been thrown from the boat into the water were rescued by other boaters. They are: 64-year-old James Waltz and 56-year-old Brenda Waltz, both of Hines, and 29-year-old…

Victim Of UTV Hit-and-Run Identified, Authorities Still Searching For Car Responsible

Authorities are looking for the driver of a 1999 Mercury Marquis who hit the UTV and fled the scene

June 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BECKER CO., MN — The driver of a U-T-V who was killed in a hit and run crash in Becker County has been identified as 27-year-old Michael Tibbetts of Ogema. He was found unresponsive on County Road 158 in Maple Grove Township on Monday night. Tibbetts was taken to Sanford in Fargo where he died as a result of his…

LIVE: Free Target Gift Cards for National HIV Testing Day

As if peace of mind isn't gift enough already.

June 26, 2019

Emily Welker,

Thursday, June 27th is National HIV Testing Day, and health care workers in the metro want to make it worth your while to get tested — beyond just the gift of peace of mind. That’s why the Harm Reduction Clinic, or HRC, in Fargo is offering free Target gift cards along with free tests for HIV and Hepatitis C. The…