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Vehicle Runs Into KFC In West Fargo

Police say it was an accident

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo KFC has some damage to the outside of its building after a driver hit the accelerator instead of the brakes. The West Fargo Police Department say the driver accidentally hit the gas, hitting the outside of the building leaving a large hole. Police say it was an accident. The restaurant had customers…

Secretary of State Candidate Ends Race “In Light of Recent Events”

Will Gardner Pleaded Guilty To Disorderly Conduct in 2006

Will Gardner for Secretary of State Campaign Facebook PageMANDAN, N.D. — Will Gardner has dropped out of the race for North Dakota Secretary of State. In a short post on his campaign’s Facebook page the Republican-endorsed candidate wrote: “In light of recent events, I have decided to withdraw from the election of Secretary of State. This is the best decision…

Climax Man To Appear On “American Pickers” Monday Night

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz stopped by and sorted through John Vraa's museum of treasures

Climax, Minn. — As they say one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Well, one local man had his “treasures” picked over by the men of “American Pickers” and you’ll be able to see it Monday night. If you want to catch the new episode of “American Pickers,” starring John Vraa of Climax, you will have to tune in Monday…

Fire Destroys One House, Damages Another in Ada

A vehicle in the driveway of one of the homes was also destroyed in the fire

ADA, Minn. — One home was destroyed by fire and another heavily damaged in Ada, Minnesota. Firefighters were called around 11:30 this morning to 505 Clover Lane where they encountered massive flames and plumes of smoke. A vehicle in the driveway of one of the homes was also destroyed in the fire. A damage estimate is not currently available. The…

Kitchen Damaged By Fire At Mexican Restaurant In Crookston

The workers in the building at the time of the fire were able to get out safely with just minor burns

Photo: KROXCROOKSTON, Minn. — Firefighters were called to a fire in the kitchen of El Jaripeo Mexican Restaurant around 11 o’clock this morning. Crews were able to contain the fire to the kitchen but the dining area has heavy heat and smoke damage. They also had to pull the ceiling and drop some insulation as they checked for hot spots….

Runners Endure a Windy Saturday Morning during Fargo Marathon

Runners come from all over the country to partake in the race

FARGO, N.D. — Runners of all ages and skill levels embarked on a journey of just over 26 miles through the windy streets of Fargo and Moorhead to achieve a lifetime goal. Coming all the way from his new home in Texas, Edward Childress, a veteran of 110 marathons, says the key to finishing strong is dealing with the elements. “Right…

Kids at Shou Shu Martial Arts Learn to Fight Against Kidnappers

Kids were able to have fun while learning important techniques

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids at Shou Shu Martial Arts got the chance to learn how to defend themselves in case they come face to face with an attacker. The head instructor, Alexis Potter, says it’s important to be prepared in case something bad happens. “Every day you hear about bad things, and it’s super unfortunate that it happens. That’s why we’re…

Budweiser Clydesdales Celebrate Armed Forces Day With Parade

They started on Main Ave marched to Sheyenne Street

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The world–famous Budweiser Clydesdales celebrated Armed Forces Day with a parade. The Clydesdales started at Busch Agricultural Resources on Main Avenue and ended at the VFW on Sheyenne Street to honor veterans. People got to see the horses up close and get pictures as they stopped at Main and Sheyenne. In order to be part of the…

Volunteers Sell Flowers Outside of Riddle’s Jewelry to Support Honor Flight

The veterans are set to travel down to Washington DC Sunday

FARGO, N.D. — The parking lot of Riddle’s Jewelry in Fargo glistened with many flowers to support the Honor Flight. Volunteers sold several hanging baskets of flowers to raise funds for the next Honor Flight. The veterans are set to head down to Washington DC tomorrow to see several monuments at no cost. The idea for selling the flowers came courtesy…

Team CCRI Takes on the Fargo Marathon 5K

The team has about 200 people, and they've been doing the marathon for nine years

FARGO, N.D. — Team CCRI took on the Fargo Marathon 5K. CCRI, or Creative Care for Reaching Independence, is a non–profit that helps people with disabilities. The team had about 200 hundred people take part in the race, and this is the ninth year they’ve been doing it. Some participants have done it all nine years, or as Shena Holtgrewe describes…