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Worker Falls Through Ceiling at Shanley High School

No one else was injured

FARGO, N.D. — A contractor falls through the ceiling while working at Shanley High School. The school noticed some ventilation issues yesterday, and called a contractor to address the problem. “We knew something was wrong with the system, needed attention in the system and we identified the source and called them and they were in today working on it,” Mike Hagstrom,…

Some Frostival Events Canceled, Moved Indoors Because of Cold

Attendees can check the Frostival website for updates

FARGO, N.D. — Frostival kicks off this evening, but there are some events that are canceled or have moved indoors because of the cold. The opening kickoff will still happen, but s’mores roasting and carriage rides are canceled. The cocoa cook–off has moved indoors. Tomorrow’s kickball tournament, dog sled races and human curling are canceled. Snowga,the Frosty Cup Competition, and Just…

Kids Across the Metro Excited to Take Part in Plastic Bag Challenge

The winning school gets a bench made out of recycled plastics

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids across the metro are getting ready to clear their communities of plastic bags. Fifth graders from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, and Glyndon will take part in the 2019 Plastic Bag Challenge. The school that collects the most plastic bags will receive a customized bench made of recycled plastics, while the second place school gets a pizza…

Jamestown Police Looking for Pitbull Who Has Bitten At Least Three People in Ten Days

Blaze is a red/brown color, weighs 70 to 90 pounds, has a white chest and white feet

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Jamestown Police asks for your help to find what they call a dangerous Pitbull. Blaze is a red/brown color, weighs 70 to 90 pounds, has a white chest and white feet. He was last seen in the area of the Buffalo Motel around 2:00 where someone suffered a serious bite. The victim was treated for serious injuries….

President Trump Announces End To Government Shutdown For Three Weeks

Trump's action would end what has become a record, 35-day partial shutdown.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’ll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks until Feb. 15. Trump’s action would end what has become a record, 35-day partial shutdown. Some 800,000 federal workers have had to work without pay or have been kept from doing their jobs as Trump and congressional Democrats were locked in a stalemate…

Worker Injured After Fall At Shanley High School

According to the school the contractor was working on a heating system at the time.

FARGO, ND — A contractor was injured this morning after falling through the ceiling into the Shanley High School library. About 15 students were in the library at the time. None of the students were injured. According to the school the contractor was working on a heating system at the time. The worker fell about 10 feet. The school says…

LIVE: Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and the F-M Symphony

Winter's not coming -- it's here. And the symphony has you covered.

All of us need a hero in our lives every now and again, and this weekend, you can find one at the F-M Symphony. Their show, “Mythical Heros and Women Warriors Symphony Concert” is going on this Saturday at 7:30 at NDSU’s Festival Concert Hall. Conductor Christopher Zimmerman will lead the orchestra through pieces from the hit show “Game of…

St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Downtown Fargo Cancelled

The F-M St. Patrick's Day parade committee made the announcement on their Facebook page.

FARGO, ND — The group behind the annual F-M St. Patrick’s Day parade announced they have cancelled the 2019 event. They said a lack of funds to cover insurance and security lead the decision. Below is the full announcement from the group from their Facebook page: The committee has announced that we will not be organizing and hosting the parade…

Beulah Teacher Accused of Sending Nude Pictures To Student

22-year-old Kelsie Schmidt faces a felony luring charge.

BISMARCK, N.D. – A Beulah High School teacher is accused of sending nude photos of herself to a 17-year-old male student via social media. 22-year-old Kelsie Schmidt faces a felony luring charge. School Superintendent Travis Jordan says the first-year teacher has been placed on administrative leave, and that the school district is conducting its own investigation. Schmidt’s attorney, Tom Dickson,…