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Once Popular McDonald's In Fargo Reduced To Rubble

FARGO, N.D. -- McDonald's on Main Avenue in Fargo is no more. Crews are working to demolish the structure. BNSF Railway, which owns the land, says the franchise owner terminated the lease at the end of 2019. A notice was…

Young Man Dead After Farm Accident Near Oakes, North Dakota

DICKEY CO, N.D. -- A 25-year-old man is dead after a farm related accident in Dickey County, North Dakota. The sheriff's office, Oakes Ambulance and police department responded to a farmstead northwest of Oakes around 9 a.m. Wednesday. They responded…

Three People Arrested for burglaries in Rural Cass County

ARTHUR, N.D.--Three people were arrested on Tuesday for various charges related to burglaries in rural Cass County. During the initial investigation into the thefts, the Cass County Sheriff's Office impounded a van containing a number of stolen items. The…

Northern Metals fire in Becker, Minnesota 'under control' after 3 Days

BECKER, Minn. (FOX 9)--In their third day battling the blaze, officials say “major progress has been made” in fighting the Northern Metals Recycling car debris fire in Becker, Minn. Thursday morning. Additionally, Becker Police say the “fire is being maintained…

Police Issue Warrant for High Risk Sex Offender

FARGO, N.D.-- A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a high risk sex offender. Police say 44-year-old Timothy Richard Olpin is non-compliant and his whereabouts are currently unknown. Olpin's last known residence is 3450 82nd Avenue SE…

Minot Man Who Embezzled from Employer Given 6 Months

MINOT, N.D.--A Minot man has been sentenced to spend six months behind bars for embezzling nearly $100,000 from his employer, a commercial truck dealer. Ryan Koble pleaded guilty to felony theft and was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison…

Country Superstar Luke Combs Coming To Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND -- ACM, CMA and CMT award winning country artist Luke Combs has extended his "What You See Is What You Get Tour" to include Grand Forks, North Dakota. Combs will play the Alerus Center on October 2,…

Beloved Bus Driver To Be Buried In School Bus-Themed Casket

GRAND MEADOW, Minn. -- A beloved school bus driver is honored with a special school bus-themed casket after passing away over the weekend in Grand Meadow, Minnesota. That is south of Rochester. 88-year-old Glen Davis was a lifelong resident of…

Fargo Target's Application for Liquor Store Approved

FARGO, N.D.--The Fargo Liquor Control Board has approved Target's application to open a liquor store. The liquor department will be attached to the 13th Avenue South Target, but customers will only be able to access the it through a separate…

UPDATE: Authorities Arrest Suspect Involved in Bemidji Shooting

UPDATE: The Bemidji Police Department reports that 18-year-old Antonio Parkhurst was arrested in connection with the shooting of a 20-year-old man. Authorities credit the tips and assistance from the public for helping catch Parkhurst.   BEMIDJI, Minn.--Authorities in northern Minnesota…

Patrick Hart Announces Candidacy for North Dakota State Auditor

BISMARCK, N.D.--Patrick Hart announced he is running for state auditor on Wednesday Morning. Hart previously worked as an auditor for North Dakota's Department of Agriculture and Public Service Commission. He is also a small-business owner and contractor. Hart spoke about…

Furnace Causes House Fire in Wadena County

RED EYE TOWNSHIP, Minn.--A fire heavily damaged a two-story home in Wadena County on Tuesday. The Wadena County Sheriff's Department received reports of a structure fire on 109th Avenue at approximately 10:35 p.m. When officers arrived, the home was full…