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Barnes County Issues Warning After Heavy Rainfall

If you see a road hazard that is not marked, contact Barnes County Dispatch at 701-845-8181

July 9, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BARNES CO., ND — Barnes County Emergency Management is asking that you use caution when traveling on county and township roads. Do not attempt to drive through water and do not drive around barricades. If you see a road hazard that is not marked, contact Barnes County Dispatch at 701-845-8181. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: barnes county, COUNTY,…

5 Tornadoes Confirmed by the NWS

May 27, 2019

Max Mueller,

The National Weather Service says 5 tornadoes touched down on Friday evening across the area. The strongest was in Barnes County near Leal where winds were estimated at 108 mph and a house and farm building where damaged. Here are the 5 tornado reports: Tornado #1 – Leal, ND Barnes County Date May 24, 2019 Time (Local) 5:24 PM –…

UPDATE: Two in Custody Following Cass County Shelter in Place Warning

Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the arrests follow a high-speed chase through several counties.

April 4, 2019

Site Staff,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KFGO) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says a man and a woman have been captured following an early morning theft at the Jamestown Walmart, followed by a high-speed chase into the Embden area. Jamestown Assistant Police Chief Justin Blinsky tells KFGO News police responded to the report of a theft at the Walmart shortly before 3…

Woman Found Dead Among Fire Debris In House In Dazey, North Dakota

The cause of death remains under investigation as well as the cause of the fire

January 31, 2019

TJ Nelson,

DAZEY, ND — A 58-year-old woman was found dead in her Dazey, North Dakota home, northwest of Valley City, Wednesday afternoon. Barnes County deputies responded to a call to check on the woman. Her name has not yet been released. Deputies also discovered that there was debris from a fire in the home. The cause of death remains under investigation as…

Stutsman County Sobriety Checkpoint Ends With Zero Arrests

Through December 30 of this year, 31 of the 103 fatalities on North Dakota roadways have occurred in alcohol-related crashes

December 31, 2018

TJ Nelson,

STUTSMAN COUNTY, ND — Zero. That is the number of drunk driving arrests made during a sobriety checkpoint Saturday in Stutsman County. During the checkpoint, 59 vehicles were screened, and no violations were found. Saturation patrols conducted by the North Dakota Highway Patrol on Friday and Saturday in Stutsman and Barnes counties resulted in one DUI arrest. Through December 30 of…

Barnes County Unveils New Emergency Notification System

People can get emergency alerts throughout the county via email, text, or phone call

December 29, 2018

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BARNES COUNTY, N.D. — Barnes County rolled out a new emergency notification system that speeds up how people find out about situations throughout the county. “ALERT Barnes County” notifies registered users about severe weather, road closures, health crises, and police or fire emergencies. Once people sign up for the service, they can receive the alerts via email, text, or phone call….

No Charges In Death Of Man Arrested For Suspicion Of Drunk Driving

Warren Lindvold died in a Fargo hospital last July

November 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Warren LindvoldVALLEY CITY, ND — The North Dakota BCI says there’s no evidence to support criminal charges in the death of a Valley City man. Warren Lindvold died in a Fargo hospital last July, a few days after he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. The BCI says two Valley City police officers did nothing criminal when they arrested Lindvold….

Fingal Man Wanted On Drug Charges Arrested In Fargo On Halloween

Michael Ott faces a number of drug related charges including possession of drugs and paraphernalia

November 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A Fingal man wanted by Barnes County authorities on drug charges was arrested on Halloween in Fargo. Michael Ott faces a number of drug related charges including possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia after authorities searched a home in Fingal on September 21st. Deputies also recovered some stolen items during their search. Travis Fagan of Lisbon was charged…

Valley City Man Killed In Single Vehicle Crash

Kim Foell failed to negotiate a curve and his pickup vaulted over County 17 and rolled

July 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BARNES CO., N.D. — A Valley City man was killed when he lost control of his pickup about 3 miles west of the city Saturday night around 8 o’clock. The highway patrol says 67-year-old Kim Foell failed to negotiate a curve and his pickup vaulted over County 17 and rolled. Foell was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not…

Man Killed By Falling Tree Branch

The victim has been identified as 31 year-old Travis Robinson of Leal

June 11, 2018

TJ Nelson,

LEAL, N.D.– A man has died after a tree branch that he was cutting fell on him. The victim has been identified as 31 year-old Travis Robinson of Leal. The accident happened Friday afternoon in Leal. First responders from Dazey, Barnes County deputies and Barnes County Ambulance responded. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: ambulance, barnes county, BRANCH, DAZEY,…