The extreme cold has tested the power grid in parts of the region. There were scattered outages across parts of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Otter Tail Power crews scrambled to get power restored within two hours to about…
UPDATE: East Grand Forks Police say their phones are back up and working. EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. - The East Grand Forks Police Department said on Facebook around 2:15 Wednesday that their non-emergency phone lines are down. Anyone needing…
FARGO, N.D. - An elderly woman has died inside a vehicle in the parking lot of the Cash Wise on 33rd Street South. Fargo Police responded around noon Wednesday. Authorities say it appears the woman was dead for…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Human Services says a data breach potentially exposed personal information on up to 3,000 people. Commissioner Tony Lourey tells legislative leaders it happened Sept. 28 when an employee fell for a phishing…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Former U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp has joined the board of the McCain Institute. The Washington, D.C., institute is part of Arizona State University and is named for the late U.S. Sen. John McCain. The nonpartisan institute…
FARGO, N.D. -- Over 500 teddy bears collected from the Fargo Force's annual teddy bear toss game were delivered to babies at the Essentia NICU and kids at the Sanford Children's…
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- As the temperatures plummet further and further below zero, people sometimes turn the heat to the highest levels inside. However, technicians say that could be a…
FARGO, N.D. -- As the temperatures continue to drop, North Dakota and Minnesota are reminding residents there's still time to sign up for heating assistance. If you plan to take advantage of the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - You may have heard that "neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night ...'' will prevent mail carriers from completing their appointed rounds. But the unofficial motto of the U.S. Postal Service apparently doesn't include…
FARGO, N.D. -- West Acres Mall officials decided to close the mall at 6 p.m. Tuesday due to the weather outside. They are telling stores they have the option to remain closed or reopen…
FARGO, N.D. -- If you want to get out of the house but don't want to be somewhere cold, Marcus Theatres has some deals you can take advantage of. Not only is it $5…
FARGO, ND -- Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis have declared an emergency to enact a closure of all non-emergency city offices and buildings in both cities beginning at 5:30…
JAMESTOWN, ND -- A Jamestown woman is facing charges after police say her dog attacked people five times since last September. 22-year-old Mariah Bermel is charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, keeping a dangerous dog and failing to vaccinate it…
JAMESTOWN, ND -- A Woodworth, North Dakota woman has been sentenced to over four years in prison for an adoption scam. Betty Jo Krenz entered Alford pleas to felony and misdemeanor charges of theft of property. A charge of unauthorized use…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, MN -- A block heater may have started a vehicle fire in Douglas County. Small kids woke their parents after spotting the fire in their driveway in Brandon, Minnesota, west of Alexandria. Fire crews were called just before 6…
ATLANTA - It seems to be a bizarre warning, but the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm on people kissing and snuggling hedgehogs. The organization says a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections, including in Minnesota are linked…
FARGO, ND - Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools have joined Moorhead and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in calling off classes and most other activities for Wednesday. North Dakota State University has also cancelled classes for Wednesday, January 30. The overnight low is…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn cast the only no vote Monday night as commissioners approved a contract with the North Dakota Department of Health for targeted testing of tuberculosis infection and treatment. The federally funded program…
CASSELTON, ND -- A principal at Central Cass Middle School had a little fun with her latest school announcement. Lisa Narum shared a YouTube video with students letting them know that class Monday morning…
FARGO, N.D. -- If you have a furry friend, keeping them inside as much as possible over the next few days is in both of your best interests. Staff with Homeward…
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- People in Moorhead is welcoming new leaders into their new roles with the city and others are starting another term. They say there is no better way to show their…
FARGO, N.D. -- It's not just ourselves, kids and pets we need to take care of in the cold. Just because your vehicle starts up when now doesn't mean it will…
FARGO, N.D. -- The Salvation Army is opening up its chapel to anyone who needs some shelter from the cold this week. The chapel will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.…
FARGO, ND -- Down Home is partnering with Life 97.9 for a "Fill the Home" drive during February. Down Home is a non-profit that is helping homeless families transition into permanent housing. They will be collecting donations and new queen and…
BISMARCK, ND -- North Dakota's Republican-led House has approved so-called ``abortion reversal'' legislation by a vote of 73-16. It now goes to the Senate. It would require abortion providers to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions that they could still have a…
