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Controlled Burn Scheduled Near River’s Bend Development in West Fargo

The burn is scheduled for 6 a.m. Friday and should last four to five hours, if weather permits

April 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — You could see a lot of smoke coming from West Fargo tomorrow morning. The city is planning a controlled burn of abandoned structures and trees south of I-94 near the River’s Bend development. The burn is scheduled for 6 a.m. Friday and should last four to five hours, if weather permits. The burn is being…

Long-Time Mayville Businessman Dies in House Fire

Authorities say Alan Strand died after trying to get out of the house

January 9, 2017

A longtime businessman was the victim of a fatal house fire in Mayville. Authorities say 64-year-old Alan Strand, the owner of Strand Ready Mix, died in the house fire Saturday morning. They say it appears Strand attempted to make his way out of the house, but didn’t make it. The fire chief says there were some strange burn patterns. A…