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DAPL Viral Protest Picture Determined to Be Fake

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- A picture of tents on fire at a DAPL protest camp in Morton County has gone viral with people saying it was law enforcement who raided and set the camp on fire. The problem with the…

Minnesota Hunter Killed in Shooting Identified

The Minnesota hunter killed in a shooting while hunting coyotes in North Dakota has been identified. Authorities say Ron Rechtzigel, 57, of Cannon Falls died after being shot near Edgeley. They say Rechtzigel was with two other hunters in poor…

One Person Injured in South Fargo House Fire

FARGO, N.D. -- One person is hurt after an early morning fire in South Fargo. Firefighters responded to the 400 block of 12th Avenue South just before three this morning. Fire officials say heavy smoke and flames were showing from…

Giving Hearts Day is for the Pets Too!

FARGO, N.D. -- Giving Hearts Day isn't just for people either. Organizations like 4 Luv of Dog Rescue and Cat's Cradle set up shop at Natural Pet Center. People…

Tribes File Lawsuit in Attempt to Halt DAPL Construction

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- Cheyenne River Sioux and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe are moving full-steam ahead in court to stop the Dakota Access pipeline project. A legal challenge has been filed to try to block the project's completion. The judge…

Busy 2016 for the West Fargo Fire Department

WEST FARGO, N.D. -- The West Fargo Fire Department had its busiest year ever in 2016. The department responded to 406 calls for service. There were zero fire deaths or injuries last year. Fire officials say the most frequent type…

Three Fugitives Wanted for Alleged DAPL Crimes

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. --Three men are wanted on federal charges from an incident at the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. An indictment has been handed down for 36-year-old Brennon Nastacio, 22-year-old Brandon Miller-Castillo and 20-year-old Dion Ortiz. The fugitives are accused…

Lisbon Man Guilty of Squeezing His Baby to Death

RANSOM COUNTY, N.D. -- A Lisbon, North Dakota father has been convicted of killing his infant son. A jury found Byron Whetsel guilty of child neglect and murder following a 5-day trial in Ransom County. Court documents say Whetsel squeezed…

Hunter Dies in Shooting Near Edgeley

  LAMOURE COUNTY, N.D. -- A man from out of state has died in an apparent accidental shooting northeast of Edgeley. LaMoure County Sheriff Bob Fernandes says the 57-year-old man was among three people hunting coyotes. The 911 call came…

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