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UPDATE: Power Restored to all Cass Co. Electric Customers

February 21, 2019

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Courtesy: Cass County ElectricUPDATE 7:55 PM Thursday – Power has been restored to all Cass County Electric Customers in West Fargo. The cooperative says the cause of the outage is failure at a switch. “In an electric power system, switchgear is the combination of electrical disconnect switches, fuses or circuit breakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment. The…

Dog Shooting Investigation In Wadena County

The sheriff's office says a dog, with shell casings around it, was found at a campground.

February 21, 2019

Site Staff,

WADENA, MN – The shooting of a dog is under investigation in Wadena County. The sheriff’s office says a dog, with shell casings around it, was found at a campground. The dog had a collar and leash attached. It was found on the frozen river. Deputies later discovered video on Facebook that showed someone shooting a dog and another person…

National Weather Service: The Threat For Significant Snowmelt Flooding Increases Substantially

The risk for major flooding in Fargo-Moorhead is at fifty percent, even though flood walls would keep the water back

February 21, 2019

TJ Nelson, Max Mueller,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says we’re at the mercy of March when it comes to spring flooding. In their Spring Flood Outlook, they say late January and February weather systems added substantial snowpack in the region. The threat for significant snowmelt flooding has increased substantially across all sub-basins and for the Red River….

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Patsy

If you're smart -- like she is -- you'll grab this girl for your own family.

February 21, 2019

Emily Welker,

Some dog experts think these might be the smartest of all the dog breeds in the world. High-energy, intelligent and full of spirit, they’re border collies, and some individuals of this breed have been known to learn more than 1,000 words. But the one word little Patsy wants to learn most is “home.” She came to Adopt-A-Pet as a stray…

North Dakota’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Next Week

The Health Department says Acreage Holdings will open The Botanist on Thursday, Feb. 28.

February 21, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary is scheduled to open next week in Fargo. The Health Department says Acreage Holdings will open The Botanist on Thursday, Feb. 28. It will sell medical marijuana produced by a Bismarck manufacturing facility. Voters approved the drug in November 2016. The Health Department has been working on the system since…

UPDATE: Moorhead Runaway Teens Home Safe

All three are safe and back with their respective families today.

February 21, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MN — The Moorhead Police Department requested the public’s assistance with locating three juvenile runaways earlier this week. One of the runaways, Jalissia Marie-Love Escobedo (14), returned home last evening. The two remaining runaways, Thabuna Gayetaye (14) and Thabelta Gayetaye (14), returned to their home this morning. All three are safe and back with their respective families today. The Moorhead Police…

ND State Snowplow Struck In Valley City

The highway patrol says around 3:30 p.m., the NDDOT plow was eastbound in the passing lane, clearing snow, when it was rear-ended by a pickup.

February 21, 2019

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Valley City, N.D. (KFGO) – A state snow plow was rear-ended on I-94 in Valley City Wednesday afternoon. The highway patrol says around 3:30 p.m., the NDDOT plow was eastbound in the passing lane, clearing snow, when it was rear-ended by a pickup. The pickup had driven into a snow fog created by the plow before rear-ending it. The pickup…

FARRMS Hosts Panel on Sustainable Farming Practices

One of the key points of discussion includes the yearly challenges farmers face with the weather and the environment on their crops and livestock

February 20, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn –As part of its efforts to create a closer relationship between the public and farmers, FARRMS hosted their first “Farming for the Future” panel. FARRMS, or the Foundation for Agriculture and Rural Resource Management and Sustainability, had four farmers speak at the panel. One of the key points of discussion includes the yearly challenges farmers face with the…

How to Reduce Ice Buildup Underneath Your Vehicle

Some shops say washing your car at least twice a month can keep the buildup down

February 20, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — As more snow continues to fall, ice forming under cars could be hurting their ability to perform on the roads. Auto repair shops have seen more drivers come through their doors seeking some relief from a silent danger lurking under their cars. “It builds up in the wheel of the vehicle, and it throws off the balance, so…

Fire Departments Remind Residents to Shovel Out Fire Hydrants

The fire department says you should shovel out a 3–foot perimeter around your hydrant

February 20, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fire departments want to remind you to shovel out the snow around your nearest fire hydrant. If your fire hydrants are buried under snow, firefighters say there could be a serious delay in getting a fire put out. The Fargo Fire Department shared a video from Oshkosh, Wisconsin that shows how much time and effort it takes…