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Fire Swarms Railroad Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks

Because there was limited access to the fire, officials said more manpower was needed to carry equipment

August 18, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — “It was like a tornadic cloud of smoke,” Annette Sullivan said. “It hovered over the whole place.” Grand Forks Fire Department responded to South 3rd Street and Kittson Avenue just before 6:00a.m. after reports of a fire at the BNSF railroad bridge. “Crews arrived on scene, heavy flames from one of the supports down below, made of…

Fargo Police Asking for Help in Identifying Casey’s Robbery Suspects

The two white males are seen walking in the store wearing black hoodies and covering their faces

August 18, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Police need help looking for two suspects caught on surveillance video robbing a Casey’s General Store in Fargo. It happened at around four 0′ clock Tuesday morning at their 10th Street North location. The two white males are seen walking in the store wearing black hoodies and covering their faces. Police say they pulled a knife and…

Sioux Falls Man Accused of Cutting Off Woman’s Nipples Changes Plea

Authorities said Ledbetter was arguing with his now ex-girlfriend when he punched her, sat on her and pressed his forearm into her throat.

August 18, 2017

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SIOUX FALLS, SD — The Sioux Falls man accused of cutting off a woman’s nipples with a pair of scissors has changed his plea. Tony Ledbetter, 45, is pleading guilty to three counts of aggravated assault. Authorities said Ledbetter was arguing with his now ex-girlfriend when he punched her, sat on her and pressed his forearm into her throat….

Partnership Brewing in Grand Forks to Help Veterans

Employees at the restaurant are saving portions of their tips and spare change to raise money for veteran service programs in Grand Forks

August 18, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — A new partnership is brewing in Grand Forks and it’s all to help support service men and women in the city. The VFW Post 1874 is teaming up with the JL Beers location on South Columbia Road to help veterans in need. Employees at the restaurant are saving portions of their tips and spare change to…

Fargo Food Truck Festival the “Best One Yet”

Organizers say this year's festival is the biggest and best yet

August 18, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Food Truck Festival is back for its fourth annual event at the North Dakota Horse Park. At least 20 trucks are being featured, including some old favorites but also some new flavors for everyone to enjoy. At the festival, you can also take part in the pop–up arcade, barber shop and participate in a Bloody…

Xcel Energy Says its Prepared for Monday’s Solar Eclipse

Officials say planning has been much simpler because they know the exact time frame of the event

August 18, 2017

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MINNESOTA — One of the main providers of solar energy in Minnesota says you don’t have to worry about whether or not its service will be interrupted for Monday. Xcel Energy officials say they have been planning for Monday’s solar eclipse and will shift to other power sources when the eclipse takes place. The company manages over 1,000 megawatts…

Police Identify Body Found Near Streeter

A dive team searched the water and found the vehicle submerged at around 2:00pm before finding Bonent's body later that night

August 18, 2017

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STREETER, ND — Police have identified the body of a man who drowned near Streeter, North Dakota earlier this week. Officials said 25-year-old Garrick Bonnet was found dead at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Earlier that morning, officers found suspicious tire tracks near a body of water. Shortly after, they got a report of a missing person in the same…

Two Minot Men Dead After Rollover Crash

The state patrol says the Solis-Morales was driving the vehicle when he went off the road

August 18, 2017

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WARD COUNTY, ND — Two Minot men are dead after a rollover crash in Ward County. David Rocha, 37 and 29-year-old Travis Gillen died after they were ejected from the vehicle as it rolled. Javier Solis-Morales, 23, of Minot and 37-year-old Ernie Gant of Surrey were injured. The state patrol said Solis-Morales was driving the vehicle when he went…

Arradondo Chosen as Minneapolis Police Chief

He will serve the rest of former chief Janee Harteau's term, which runs through January of 2019

August 18, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minneapolis Police Department has officially hired its new police chief. The city council approved interim police chief, Medaria Arradondo, to take over the role on a permanent basis. He will serve the rest of former chief Janee Harteau’s term, which runs through January of 2019. Arradondo said he is ready to help the city heal…

11th Annual All Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride in Jamestown

The celebration, steak-fry and ride start at Noon this Saturday at Jamestown's Civic Center

August 18, 2017

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JAMESTOWN, ND — More than one hundred motorcycle riders will North Dakota’s fallen veterans this weekend in Jamestown. The North Dakota Patriot Guard is hosting their 11th annual All Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride. The celebration, steak-fry and ride start at Noon this Saturday at Jamestown’s Civic Center. Captain Tony Grogh said the ride is more of a reunion for its…