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Fargo-Moorhead Holds Semi-Annual Welcome Party for New Residents

The Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation hosts this event every May and October

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Adjusting to life in a new city comes with its fair share of obstacles. “When you move to a new place, the biggest challenge is your social connection,” Fargo resident, Solomon Ayalew, said. “You are coming from a place where you are familiar, where you have friends. Now, you have to start over.” The Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development…

Taking a Look at Domestic Violence in Fargo-Moorhead

Both the YWCA's Emergency Shelter and the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center's phone line are open 24 hours

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Within the last week, Moorhead has had two standoffs. Police say they began with a woman becoming assaulted by her partner. But domestic violence doesn’t just happen overnight. “It might start out as a ‘I’m doing this out of love or out of care for you or of concern. I can do this for you, you don’t need…

ND Grain Growers to Leave National Association

the partnership has lasted since 1977

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s Grain Grower’s Association is ending a partnership with the National Association of Wheat Growers that’s lasted since 1977. Board members say they’ve noticed within the last few years that the national group just isn’t paying much attention to the issues impacting North Dakota farmers. They say they pay the third highest dues in the country with…

“A lot of anxiety” in ND over trade worries with China Sen. Cramer Says

May 7, 2019

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NEW YORK – The Dow Jones falls more than 600 points Tuesday as investors are preparing for the possibility of trade tensions between the U.S. and China. President Trump has threatened to increase taxes from 10% to 25% on $200 billion of Chinese goods. Despite the tariff threat, the Chinese government says one of its top officials will visit Washington…

Person of Interest in Milnor Death Has Died in Missouri

The Random County State's Attorney says there was not sufficient evidence to charge Barry Wedge

May 7, 2019

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CABOOL, Mo. — A man considered the primary person of interest in the death of a Milnor, North Dakota man earlier this year has died in Missouri. Ransom County State’s Attorney Fallon Kelly says there was not sufficient evidence to charge 42–year–old Barry Wedge in the February shooting death of 34–year–old William Galusha at the home the two shared in…

Montpelier Man Killed After His Jeep is Rear-Ended

Both vehicles hit the ditch and the jeep rolled

May 7, 2019

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MONTPELIER, N.D. — A rear–end crash claimed the life of an 80–year–old man from Montpelier. The crash happened around 6:30 Monday night on Highway 46. The man’s jeep was hit from behind by a pickup driven by Damon Smith of Litchville. Both vehicles hit the ditch and the jeep rolled, throwing the man who was pronounced dead at the scene. His…

Man Identified Who Stole Squad Car And Crashed Into Semi

The man has now been identified as 33-year-old Jordan Poitra.

May 7, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) A man is dead after police say he got in a fight with police officers, stole a SUV and crashed into a semi on I-29 in Grand Forks. The man has now been identified as 33-year-old Jordan Poitra. Police were checking on Poitra’s welfare at a southside business around 5 pm. Monday when they found out…

Cause of Van Fire Under Investigation

It was reported around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Investigation is underway on the cause of a fire that destroyed a mini-van parked close to an apartment building at 120 South University Drive in Fargo. It was reported around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Neighbor Megan Vincent, saw what she described as a “ball of fire” coming from the van in the parking lot and ran across…

Man Dead After Stealing Squad Car, Crashing into Semi in Grand Forks

May 6, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A man is dead after police say he got in a fight with police officers, stole a squad car and crashed into a semi on Interstate 29 in Grand Forks. Grand Forks Police say they were checking on the welfare of a man around 5:00 Monday night when they found out he had a warrant. While…

NDSU Storage Building Fire Under Investigation

May 6, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. – A large storage building in the back of the Bioscience building on the North Dakota State University campus has been heavily damaged by fire. Fargo firefighters responded around 4:00 PM Monday and encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the building. They were able to knock down the fire through an open garage door in front of…