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Come out to the PRCA Rodeo at the Fargodome!

The livestock have officially arrived!

FARGO, N.D. — The livestock have officially arrived at the Fargodome for this year’s annual P–R–C–A rodeo. Over 200 top professional contestants from across the country are competing. Organizers say whether you are a young child or an adult that’s been going for years, it is a fun filled weekend that brings a true, traditional rodeo to town. You can…

Woman Finds A Dead Body In Her Front Yard

She Called Authorities To Her House In Naytahwaush Thursday Afternoon

NAYTAHWAUSH, Minn. — A shocking discovery Thursday afternoon in Mahnomen County. A woman called authorities after finding a dead man in her front yard in Naytahwaush. The body was taken to Grand Forks for an autopsy. The name of the man will be released after family has been notified. The death is under investigation by numerous agencies including the Mahnomen…

Norsk Hostfest Signs Michael Bolton For Fall Festival

The largest Scandinavian heritage festival in North America Is Held In Minot, North Dakota

MINOT, N.D. — The man behind some of the biggest hits of the 1990’s is headed to the country’s largest Scandinavian festival. Grammy award-winning singer Michael Bolton is set to perform September 27 at this fall’s Norsk Hostfest in Minot. Bolton has racked up 9 number one songs and sold 75 million records around the world. Tickets go on sale…

Fire Department Called to Aspen Dental Due to Faulty Sprinklers

No fire was reported, but high-powered fans cleared the floors of remaining water

FARGO, N.D. — A faulty sprinkler system prompted one local dental office to call the fire department. Even though there was no fire, employees at Aspen Dental still had to clear the puddles from their main lobby. With the help of several high–powered fans to clear out the water, Aspen Dental still manage to help their patients with all their dental…

Fargo Public Library Lets Babies Get Artsy

There were activities like mess-free painting and edible dough

FARGO, N.D. — Even babies are getting the chance to get creative at the Fargo Public Library’s “Artsy Babies” event. Different stations were set up so parents could interact with their baby through activities like mess–free painting, collages, and edible dough. Librarians wanted to create an event specifically for babies, since most events are more toddler–focused. Organizers say this can be…

Officer Involved Shooting in South Fargo Puts Suspect in Hospital

Police say 28-year-old Orlando Estrada was charging at them with a knife

  FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police responded to a domestic disturbance call around 11:30 last night. When they got there, Police say 28–year–old Orlando Estrada started charging at them with a knife. Neighbors say they had no idea what was going on at 3101 32nd Street South last night as a sea of red and blue lights filled the area. “I…

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Released From Jail

Mohamed Noor Posted Bond And Was Released Wednesday Evening

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A former Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an unarmed woman last year is out of jail. A judge set Mohamed Noor’s bond at $400,000 which he posted shortly after. Noor is charged with third degree murder in the death of 40-year-old Australian Justine Ruszczyk Damond. She called police in July to report a possible sexual…

Update: Homeowner May Face Charges In Arson Investigation

Constance Gail Thompson (64 years old) was home alone at the time and suffered non-life threatening injuries as a result of the fire.

UPDATE – MOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead Police are releasing the name of the homeowner that dialed #911 to report that her house located at 1924 29 Street Circle South was on fire on Monday evening. Constance Gail Thompson (64 years old) was home alone at the time and suffered non-life threatening injuries as a result of the fire. She was…

Congressman Kevin Cramer’s Son Dies

In a Facebook post this morning, North Dakota's representative says son Isaac has died.

In a Facebook post Thursday, U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) says his son Isaac died earlier at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. In the post, Cramer writes he and his wife Kris are grateful to be with Isaac at the time of his death. Cramer writes that the family listened to music and held hands as Isaac “looked at…

Candidate for Moorhead Superintendent Arrested For Indecent Exposure

Scott Staska, Superintendent of Rocori, MN Schools was arrested by Waite Park police and booked into the Stearns County Jail on Wednesday.

STEARNS COUNTY, MN — One of six candidates for the Superintendent of the Moorhead School District is under arrest for indecent exposure. Scott Staska, Superintendent of Rocori, MN Schools was arrested by Waite Park police and booked into the Stearns County Jail on Wednesday. He’s suspected of misdemeanor indecent exposure. According to a release from Waite Park Police a review…