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Some North Dakota Lakes Wiped Out By Winterkill

Game and Fish officials say more than 30 lakes in the state suffered total or significant winterkill

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota Game and Fish officials say more than 30 lakes in the state suffered total or significant winterkill. The department says 10 lakes suffered total winterkill, which means that all the fish died. Lakes making the list include: Mitchell, Baumgartner, Jake’s, Larson, Leno, Rafferty and Coal along with the Mott Watershed Dam, Lehr Wildlife Management Area and…

Jamestown Man Approaches Officers With Machete “In Hostile Manner”

the 26-year-old man was arrested

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Jamestown police subdued a man with bean bag rounds after he brandished a machete while approaching officers Thursday night. It happened after police received many calls about a disturbance between a man and a woman. Jamestown Police Sgt. Ryan Goff says the suspect carried the machete “in a hostile manner” and did not comply with police commands. A…

One-Time Spring Market Opens in Preparation for Red River Market

The one time market is in preparation for the annual Red River Market

FARGO, N.D.– The Spring Farmers market in partnership with the Prairie Food Co–Op made its debut before the normal season kicks off in July. The one time market is in preparation for the annual Red River Market. More than 40 stands were set up with items like tea, coffee, produce, plants, hot food and more. The Co–founder and Co–organizer for…

EMT’s Celebrate 60 Years On The Job at F-M Ambulance

From the first F-M Ambulance and employees to the current crew and rig, a lot has changed in the way they treat patients

FARGO, N.D.– F-M Ambulance is celebrating its 60th year by hosting a reunion for all current and past employees. From the first F-M Ambulance and employees to the current crew and rig, a lot has changed in the way they treat patients. “From picking up a patient and the only care was putting your foot in the carburetor and getting them…

Valley City Man Dies After DUI Arrest, His Family Filing Civil Rights Lawsuit

the man died in july 2018

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — A Valley City man dies in a Fargo hospital after being arrested for a DUI. Now his family is filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against Valley City police and others. A complaint filed in Fargo’s U.S. District Court says Lindvold was deprived of his civil rights and illegally arrested in July 2018. It says if Lindvold…

Veterans Honored at Fargo Air Museum During Vietnam Memorial Week

Vietnam veterans are getting the recognition they didn't get decades ago

FARGO, N.D. — In honor of Vietnam Memorial Week, those who served our country are recognized at the Fargo Air Museum. But fifty years ago, they didn’t a warm welcome home. “I have friends who were spit on, had things thrown at them, they didn’t want to wear the uniform, they felt ashamed, they were made to feel ashamed,” Joe Wallevand,…

Driver Hits Home in Grand Forks, Attempts to Run Away

the passenger in the car was taken to Altru Hospital for observation, no other injuries were reported

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A driver hits a house in Grand Forks and then tries to run from the accident. Just after 1:00 this afternoon, police say 22-year-old Preston Zeste of Grand Forks hit the east side of a home on 47th Avenue South and Cherry Street. Zeste and a passenger then attempted to run away. The passenger was taken to…

Donations from “Stuff the Truck” Event Go Towards New Life Center

The Center helps men experiencing homelessness

FARGO, N.D. — It’s time for spring cleaning, and what you might consider junk can be very useful for someone else. The New Life Center partnered with Life 97.9 for “stuff the truck,” where people can bring clothes, small appliances and furniture to donate. The Center helps men experiencing homelessness. Organizers say they collect about 15,000 pounds of items before Spring…

Fargo Teachers Shave Heads for Sarah Barnum, Colleague With Cancer in Remission

Barnum had breast cancer and is now in remission

FARGO, N.D. — A Discovery Middle School music teacher’s battle with breast cancer is nearing the end with her cancer now in remission. Students and other teachers are supporting her for the final push – one lock of hair at a time. Students are packing the gym inside Discovery Middle School, but not for an average assembly. Music teacher Sarah Barnum…

Fargo Marathon Rerouted Because of Flooding

The new path will avoid trails and bridges that are still under water or too wet

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Marathon is two weeks away, but if you ran or cheered people on in the past, you might notice some changes this year. Several areas around the river along the original route have been changed, because the floodwaters haven’t receded. “We saw it coming, we were trying to be optimistic of course that last blizzard that…