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Several Kids Across Fargo Venture to Parks on their Snow Day

With most schools closed on Monday, kids went sledding and built snowmen at local parks

FARGO, N.D. — In the metro, Moorhead, Fargo and West Fargo schools cancelled classes for the day, as well as many others across the valley. This snow can be a headache for drivers and those busy clearing the roads. But for kids, it’s a day in the park. Many kids grabbed their sleds and ventured to several open parks to slip…

Fargo Man Charged With Murder, Bail Set At $1 Million

Body Of Jarryd Heis Found In Daniel Habiger's Apartment On March 2

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man has made his first court appearance after being charged with murdering a man at his north Fargo apartment. 29-year-old Daniel Habiger is charged in the killing of 32-year-old Jarryd Heis of Fargo. Police say Habiger called 911 from a convenience store shortly before 6:30 Friday morning and reported that he had been involved in…

School Resource Officers in Cass County Use Training, Technology to Protect Students

Four SRO's are employed by Cass County Sheriff's Office, but there are 18 officers at schools across the county

CASS COUNTY, ND — In wake of the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida, school resource officers have been tasked to protect their schools. “The number one thing that is our safety asset in our schools anywhere is eliminating denial, making sure that we never take the attitude that something cannot happen here because we live in safe North Dakota,” said Deputy…

Eagles Elementary Students Learn How to Use the Golden Rule

Staff taught the importance of empathy during the Day of Compassion

FARGO, N.D. — Students at a south Fargo elementary school spent their day learning how to apply the Golden Rule into their lives. The school hopes the students learn to use compassion in their everyday lives. Fourth and fifth graders at Eagles Elementary School took the day off from classes to learn a different kind of lesson — how to…

Red River Basin Commission Discusses Ideas Concerning Red River Viability

Forty four board members from North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Manitoba talk about several topics

FARGO, N.D. — Once every three months, officials from across the Red River basin gather to discuss issues that will impact the river and its surrounding communities. There are over forty members on the board for the Red River Basin Commission, and they discuss issues such as drought and water quality. Several prominent leaders, such as Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn…

Counties Across North Dakota Step Up Enforcement to Combat Drunk Driving

Goal is to raise awareness and increase education to support the motto "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over"

FARGO, N.D. — Cass County is one of many counties across North Dakota to crack down on drunk driving this month. In a partnership with the North Dakota Department of Transportation, the county looks to raise awareness and visibility through the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The enforcement period will last the entire month of March. Cass County Sheriff’s…

Two Fargo Men Arrested In Grand Forks County After Police Chase

Steven Johnson And Dustin Stautz Were Both Wanted On A Warrant

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — Two men were arrested after an early morning pursuit through East Grand Forks, Grand Forks and Thompson. Authorities say Steven Johnson of Fargo was behind the wheel and refused to stop. Spike strips were deployed two separate times before the vehicle came to a stop west of Thompson. Johnson was arrested for fleeing, driving under…

Tenants of Heartland Apartments Scramble to Find New Places to Live

The apartment is scheduled for demolition on May 15

FARGO, N.D. — Residents of Heartland Apartments in north Fargo were notified told their complex is being demolished. The people who live in Heartland Apartments were notified Tuesday that their building is set for demolition. The apartment building was built on the site of a former gas plant that was used to fuel downtown Fargo’s street lights back in the…

North Dakota’s House Majority Leader Talks About School Security

Al Carlson Points To Training of Teachers In Other States

FARGO, N.D. —  School security will likely be on the agenda during next year’s North Dakota legislative session. House Majority Leader Al Carlson of Fargo thinks it’s unfortunate that proposals to add more security to schools failed in the past two sessions. The Republican says other states are taking action. “It’s been very controversial with the school boards, and the…

A Fargo Apartment Complex is Being Torn Down, Displacing 60 Tenants

A Manufactured Gas Plant operated at the site of the apartment complex from approximately 1885 through 1960

FARGO, N.D. — If you live at Heartland Apartment Homes in Fargo, you most likely woke up to a heartbroken letter this morning. “I’m kind of disappointed,” tenant Tracy Shaw said. “When I moved here a year ago I thought that this would be a forever home for me.” Tracy’s “forever home” will now only be a place to live…