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Woman Hurt After Driving Pickup Into Path of Oncoming Train

Collision Happened Sunday Near Bemidji

July 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BEMIDJI, Minn. — A woman has potentially life threatening injuries after driving her pickup into the path of an oncoming train. It happened Sunday afternoon just south of Highway 2 about 12 miles west of Bemidji. ONSTAR alerted dispatchers of the crash. Emergency crews took the driver, 73-year-old Janice Callahan of Chatfield, to a hospital in Robbinsdale with serious injuries….

Home Invasion Robbery Suspects Arrested

Woke The Victim And Told Him Not To Move

July 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Grand Forks Co., ND — Three men have been arrested for robbing a rural Thompson, North Dakota man in the middle of the night earlier this month. In custody are Jason Knosalla and Daniel Ganyo, both of Grand Forks, and George Jerome of Manvel. All three are being held at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. The victim told authorities…

Grand Forks Big Bang Part II

Rural Grand Forks Man Was Using Tannerite

July 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND (KFGO) – Another loud explosion rocked south Grand Forks Sunday night. The big bang followed similar events Friday that prompted numerous calls to Grand Forks police. The investigation revealed a rural Grand Forks resident was setting off Tannerite – legal for use in a rifle targeting system. The latest calls came in shortly after 8:30 p.m. Police…

UPS in Fargo is Helping its Employees Earn and Learn their Way Through College

The new program was started to help keep the company's employees in place while they attend school

July 16, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — For both large companies and small businesses, finding qualified employees has been difficult in the F–M area. One major company is helping its part–time employees earn college degrees. UPS is expanding its tuition reimbursement program into the eastern half of North Dakota. “Up until now, we’ve been holding our own, but it’s still very hard to find…

Woman Arrested for DUI After Driving into a Police Car

The officer inside the car was injured in the crash

July 16, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, ND — A woman was arrested for DUI after injuring a West Fargo officer by crashing into his squad car. It happened right outside the main entrance of the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. In the early hours of Sunday morning, police said a traffic stop on County Road 28 was interrupted by a crash. They said 29-year-old Ashley…

Man Jailed After Shooting Gun During Standoff

Fergus Falls Police Did Not Fire Any Shots

July 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Fergus Falls, Minn. — A Fergus Falls man is jailed and awaiting official charges after firing shots during a 2-hour standoff. It happened Saturday afternoon on the 700 block of North Vine Street. Officers say 27-year-old Theodore Tiede was intoxicated and threatened another person in the house with a gun. He fired several rounds from the house before giving himself…

Minnesota Judge To Hear Diversion Arguments Tuesday

Could Decide To Halt Construction of F-M Diversion

July 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Both sides in the legal battle over the Red River diversion could get some clarity soon. A federal judge in Minnesota will hear arguments Tuesday on whether construction of the project should be halted until developers receive the necessary permits from the Minnesota DNR. The 36-mile channel is envisioned as the solution to the frequent flooding threat to Fargo-Moorhead. But…

Woman Who Fell From Pickup Identified

She Suffered Severe Head Trauma And Died At The Scene

July 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Douglas Co., Minn. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s office has identified the woman who died after falling out of the back of a pickup. They say the victim is 61-year-old Marilyn Weedman of Alexandria. Weedman fell out of the slow-moving pickup in Alexandria on Saturday and hit her head on the pavement. Deputies arrived and found her with severe head…

Water Lessons Made Fun in the Metro

Family Water Festival was held to teach kids about our natural water resources

July 16, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND., In the heat of the summer, it’s the perfect time to find out more about the water resources in our area. The World Garden Commons was taken over this afternoon by presentations, lessons and games all circling around our natural water resources. “We want the community to come here and really have some green space and feel…

Bicyclists Ride to Help People Get Second Chance in Life

Cyclebar raised money to help build a fourth F5 house

July 15, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Bicyclists got on the pedals this morning to help give people a second chance in life. Cyclebar and F5 joined forces to help raise money for the opening of their fourth F5 house. F5 Project is a non–profit organization which helps transition citizens returning from confinement to a new life. Today’s ride was a part of Cyclebar’s…