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Body Pulled From Red River Identified

29 year old David Tikayne went missing on June 5.

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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…