WILLISTON, ND — A piece of Williston’s downtown history has gone up in flames. Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed the former Hedderich department store. It most recently served as an antiques shop and museum on Main Street and also houses a dental practice. Owner Dr. Loye Ashton has had the store for decades. He says…
FARGO, ND — K9 Earl has died. The Fargo canine officer suffered a throat injury shortly after he retired last month after 10 years on the job. A growth formed in the back of his throat, making it difficult for Earl to eat, drink and breathe. Earl was a partner to Sgt. George Vinson. The department says the family made…
WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo family of six was able to escape after fire breaks out and flames fully engulf their house. As this house went up in flames this morning, neighbors say they’ve never seen anything so terrifying. West Fargo Firefighter Perry McClellan was on his way home at about 1 a.m. when he spotted flames coming from…
FARGO, N.D. — A balcony fire in a south Fargo apartment left the entire complex evacuated. It’s an alarm no one wants to wake up to on an early Saturday morning. “Oh I’m just devastated. My heart goes out to all the tenants,” said Leila Lau, the apartment’s property manager. Just after 8 am, residents at 2709 15th Street South…
WEST FARGO, ND — Big changes are proposed with the West Fargo Fire Department with the likely addition of full–time firefighters. The decision made by West Fargo city leaders to add full time fire fighters is to improve public safety. “It was partly response time,” said West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern. “Sometimes it was a little longer than it really…
FARGO, N.D. — Knock knock, the firewood inspector may be coming to your door soon. Fargo forestry workers are looking for potentially disease carrying logs in firewood stacks. In 2016, about 400 American elm trees in Fargo were destroyed by the Dutch elm disease. “People that store firewood, they harbor those bugs,” said Fargo certified arborist, Scott English. “They colonize and…
A Fargo Fire Captain retires after 30 years of serving the community. Firefighters and law enforcement members joined Ellis Aakre and his family to celebrate his time with the department. Aakre started working with the department on January 26th, 1987, saying it was the best decision he’s ever made. He says he has many projects to look forward to, such…
A former school superintendent in Sawyer who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing three teenage boys wants his electronics returned. Charles Soper argued in court Tuesday that the state should return a computer, an iPad and a cellphone to his family so they can sell or use the devices. A Ward County deputy state’s attorney argued the computer and iPad both…
