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Community Offers Prayers and Hope for Missing Fargo Woman, Family Raises Money for a Reward

F-M community offers support and hope to Savanna Greywind's family

August 23, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — As police in Fargo and Grand Forks continue to question people about the disappearance of Savanna Greywind, the F-M community is coming together to support her family. People surrounded the family at a candlelight vigil and prayer service in Fargo. The search continues for the missing and pregnant 22-year-old. Prayers and hope are what the F-M community…

South Fargo Building Evacuated, Traffic Detoured After Gas Leak

38th Street in Fargo Was Closed Temporarily Wednesday Morning Due To A Gas Leak

June 28, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A building under construction in south Fargo was evacuated this morning after a gas leak. The Fargo Fire Department got a call around 7 a.m. of a gas leak inside the building going up south of the Microsoft campus. When fire crews arrived, they found high levels of natural gas and evacuated about 40 construction workers out of the…

Fargo Fire Department Secures New Drone

About six crew members are being trained in on how to use it

June 21, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Area firefighters will soon be able to get a bird’s eye view of the flames. The Fargo Fire Department got a new drone. It will let them get thermal images of large fires and look for hazardous materials before sending in a crew. About six crew members are being trained in on how to use it. Fire…

Body Pulled From Red River Identified

29 year old David Tikayne went missing on June 5.

June 21, 2017

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David Tikayne, 29, has been missing since June 5th. Family members say he was in the Red River but did not make it out.FARGO, ND — The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s office has confirmed that the body recovered from the Red River on the morning of June 15 is that of 29 year old David Michael Tikayne. Tikayne was seen…

Firefighters Respond to Sheds on Fire in South Fargo

Officials say it appears one of the storage units caught on fire and then spread to the other two

June 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Crews respond to multiple storage sheds on fire around 5 o’clock in south Fargo. The Fargo Police Department was at a separate call when officers noticed smoke coming from behind a house at 1721 25th Avenue South. Authorities found three sheds damaged from the flames. Officials say it appears one of the storage units caught on fire…

Authorities Still Waiting on Identity of Body Pulled from the Red River

June 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Authorities have not yet identified the man whose body was recovered from the Red River near the old toll bridge this morning. At about 6:30 a.m. the Fargo Fire Department discovered a male body in the Red River. “Fargo Fire was out just doing a mission of a search this morning in a boat in the river…

A Walk in Their Boots: Fargo Fire, Sanford POWER Team Take on Stair Challenge

To Understand What it Takes To Be A Firefighter, Sandford POWER Employees Suit Up

May 24, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Fire Department is challenging Sanford POWER to take a walk in their boots. Helmets on, suits zipped, and equipment ready. That’s what employees of Sanford POWER did to prepare to walk up 10 flights of steps in the new Sanford Medical Center. It’s all so they can understand just what it takes to work as the firefighters…

Community Participates in Active Shooter Drill at New Sanford Medical Center

Local Hospitals, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Emergency Responders Worked Together to Prepare For an Active Shooter Scenario

May 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — You can never be too prepared for dangerous situations. Sanford Health and Essentia Health partnered with F–M police, fire, ambulance and dispatch to prepare for an active shooter situation. “It’s a complex scenario,” said Ken Krupich it’s got a lot of emotion tied to it, it can be quite devastating obviously so it tests a lot of…

Young Professionals Network Tours Fargo Fire Station 1

There is no age restriction on joining the Young Professionals Network

February 15, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Fire Department’s Station 1 opened its doors for the future leaders of Fargo. The Chamber’s Young Professionals Network visited the newly remodeled fire station. The group got a look into the space where firefighters spend time when they aren’t at the scene. Fargo’s Fire Chief spoke about fire safety and the history of the department. Station…

One Person Injured in South Fargo House Fire

House Fire in South Fargo Forces Family Out Early Friday Morning

February 10, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — One person is hurt after an early morning fire in South Fargo. Firefighters responded to the 400 block of 12th Avenue South just before three this morning. Fire officials say heavy smoke and flames were showing from the first floor of the house when they got to the scene. One person who was in the home when…