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Woman Rescued From Collapsed Building Files Lawsuit

Accuses Hultgren Construction And Legacy Developments of Ignoring Warning Signs

March 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A woman who survived the collapse of a building in Sioux Falls is suing its developer and construction company. In December 2016, Emily Fodness was sleeping in an apartment when Hultgren Construction removed a load-bearing wall and the building collapsed. Fodness and her parents allege that Hultgren ignored warning signs that the structure was failing. They…

Owners Plan to Rebuild After Devastating Fire

Periwinkle Marketplace, known for its clothing, furniture and decor, went up in flames Wednesday night

February 22, 2018

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OTTERTAIL, Minn. — Periwinkle Marketplace in Ottertail is a total loss after flames engulfed every inch of the building. This terrifying night could have been even more devastating for one Minnesota family. “That was the only thing that was going through my mind. That I lost my son,” said Jason Dykhoff, the husband of the owner of Periwinkle Marketplace. As…

How Firefighters are Protected While Battling Flames

The PASS device stands for personal alert safety system which is triggered when firefighters are not moving

January 31, 2018

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WEST FARGO, ND — They put their lives on the line to save others but how do firefighters stay safe on the scene? There are some features that help protect them while they are battling flames. Firefighters are heroes in our community, saving lives when danger approaches. “I’d rather risk my life and do that for somebody else,” said Levi…

Menard Inc. Wants Injury Lawsuit Dismissed

A customer was hit by one of the boxes in 2014 and suffered injuries to her left arm and shoulder

January 22, 2018

TJ Nelson,

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Menard Inc. says it’s not liable in a lawsuit brought by a customer injured by a falling box at the Rapid City store. Donna Ferrigno says she suffered permanent injuries because Menard’s employees were negligently stocking shelves with a forklift and toppled several boxes into a toy aisle. She was hit by one of the…

Police: Driver of Car May Have Been Under the Influence

The driver and the passenger suffered minor injuries

January 15, 2018

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — Authorities say the driver of a car that crashed into the second floor of a dentist office admitted to using narcotics earlier in the day. On Sunday, Orange County Fire Authorities responded to a crash of a car into an office building in Santa Ana. They say the driver was speeding when the car hit the…

Firefighters Battle Car Fire Despite Equipment Freezing on Site

The Fire department posting this video on Facebook of firefighters battling an engulfed car next to an apartment building

January 5, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Today’s cold weather hampered Fargo firefighters. The Fire department posting this video on Facebook of firefighters battling an engulfed car next to an apartment building. The department says some of their equipment froze and prevented them from applying flame-retardant foam to the gas burning under the car. They were eventually able to put the fire out. It…

Fargo Fire Crews Investigating Two Apartment Fires

Firefighters had to pull down part of the ceiling to make sure the fire did not extend into the rafters

January 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — People were forced out of their apartments in the middle of the night after a bathroom ceiling fan fire. The fire was reported around 4 a.m. at 2421 20th Avenue South in Fargo. Firefighters had to pull down part of the ceiling to make sure the fire did not extend into the rafters. Damage was limited to…

Lab Fire at NDSU Closes Science Building for the Weekend

On Saturday night, Fargo firefighters put out a fire in a science lab where several chemicals were found

December 10, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A lab fire on the NDSU campus has closed Dunbar Hall for the rest of the weekend. On Saturday night, Fargo firefighters put out a fire in a science lab where several chemicals were found. The department’s hazardous materials team verified the chemicals found were not hazardous. There was significant fire damage in the lab and…

Fire Damages Fargo’s River City Church

A plumber working in a bathroom noticed a fire and put it out

December 8, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Fire causes thousands of dollars in damage to a Fargo church. Firefighters responded to the River City Church at 323 Main Avenue at about 9:15 a.m. A plumber working in a bathroom noticed a fire and put it out. He then realized the fire was in the wall and called 911. The fire was contained to the…

Block E Breaks Ground in Downtown Moorhead

The City of Moorhead, FiveStone Development, Epic Management and Eventide have had years of planning in this public/private partnership

November 22, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A ground breaking was held to celebrate a new mixed–use building in Moorhead. Block E is on the corner of 8th Street and Main Avenue. The City of Moorhead, FiveStone Development, Epic Management and Eventide have had years of planning in this public/private partnership. It will serve as an anchor to Eventide’s corporate office while also being…