Cass County

Rural Cass County Faces Rising Flood Waters

The county has already distributed 80,000 sandbags

HARWOOD, N.D. — Conditions may look fine in a majority of the metro area, but in rural Cass County, that’s not the case. Around Harwood, areas that were once roads or crop fields are turning into giant pools, and they’re not expected to disappear anytime soon. The Sheyenne River is expected to crest at 91.5 feet in the next 24 hours….

Man Suffers Burns From House Fire Near Gardner

Officials say the man was taken to a local hospital but his condition is not known

  CASS COUNTY, N.D. — Authorities say a man suffered burns in an early morning house fire west of Gardner, North Dakota. The fire was reported around 5:45 a.m. He’s being treated for injuries at a local hospital but the man’s condition is not available. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Categories: Community, Local News, North Dakota News…

Cass County Starts Sending Out Sandbags

If you need to order sandbags, call 701-241-8000

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — Sandbag distribution begins in Cass County for those who need to protect their property against the rising waters. About 30,000 sandbags have already been sent out to people living in the most vulnerable rural areas. Thousands of empty bags along with loads of sand have also been delivered. The county expects to send out 20,000 more sandbags…

National Guard Sends Troops to Cass County & LaMoure to Help With Flood Fight

The North Dakota National Guard is sending soldiers and equipment to Cass County and the City of LaMoure to help in the flood fight. That includes up to ten members, trucks for hauling sandbags and a tactical vehicle for evacuation and rescue. The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services is also supplying barriers and sandbags to LaMoure because of flooding…

NWS Predicts Overland Flooding In Harwood Area This Weekend

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has also activated its Tactical Operations Center (TOC) at 7:00 a.m. today.

CASS COUNTY, ND — Cass County Flood officials are preparing for overland flooding in the Harwood area this weekend. The National Weather Service river level forecasts now predict overland flooding in the Harwood area will increase steadily between now and Sunday morning, April 7th. As of 6:15 a.m. Friday, April 5th, the Sheyenne River gauge at Harwood was observed at…

Suspects Caught in Rural Cass County After Theft, Pursuit in Jamestown

Two people were taken into custody without incident

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A pursuit that spanned multiple counties and set off a Code Red alert ends with two people in custody. Around 3 a.m., Jamestown Police responded to a theft at Walmart. 22–year old Dejon Johnson and 21–year old Tiffaney Simmons, both of Detroit, fled and drove east on I–94. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office took over once the…

Kindred and Davenport Get Ready for Flooding

Overlanding is of Major concern in these areas

KINDRED, N.D. — While the threat of flooding is still a concern in the Kindred and Davenport areas, there is reason to be optimistic. “It is still going to be significant,” Cass County Engineer Jason Benson said. “But not quite as damaging. One of the critical items is that we don’t anticipate it overtopping State Highway 46 West of Kindred. That…

Fargo and Cass County Put Trapbags and Levees in Place to Prepare for Rising Waters

Cass County expects preparations to take three to four days

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — Fargo and Cass County are putting trapbags and levees in place to get ready for the rising waters. Trapbags, which are large sandbags, are being put up at Chrisan Boulevard and 76th Avenue at the south edge of Fargo. They’re also being put in the Oak Grove neighborhood, Second Street and Main Avenue, Lindenwood Park and 64th…

Overland Flooding To Increase Along With Temperatures This Weekend

overland flooding is expected to increase over most areas north of the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area

GRAND FORKS, ND — The National Weather Service says with warming temperatures overland flooding is expected to increase over most areas north of the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area. The water will impact numerous rural roads and homesteads. Ice jams will increase on area streams and rivers. The Wild Rice and Red Rivers’ flow should break remaining river ice and build into Fargo-Moorhead through…

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.

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…