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Fargo Police: Crashes Increased in December

They reported there were 200 crashes in November

December 29, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are reporting car crashes are on the rise. On Facebook, the department stated more than 600 crashes occurred in the city limits in December, even with a few days remaining in the month. They reported there were 200 crashes in November. The department is urging drivers to be careful on the roads, especially during…

Barnesville Fire Department Receives $40,000 in Life-Saving Equipment from Firehouse Subs

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated about $40,000 worth of radio equipment for its trucks and its base

December 28, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Thanks to Firehouse Subs in Fargo and generous donations from sandwich eaters, the Barnesville Fire Department has just received some new equipment. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated about $40,000 worth of radio equipment for its trucks and its base. They received 22 devices, 15 of which are mobile and hand-held. Firefighters from the department say…

North Dakota Highway Patrol Vehicle Involved in Crash

Shortly before 10 this morning, a trooper responded to a crash on I-29 north of the Main Avenue exit

December 28, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, ND — Icy roads led to several crashes in the area this morning, one involving a North Dakota Highway Patrol vehicle. Shortly before 10 this morning, a trooper responded to a crash on I-29 north of the Main Avenue exit. While assisting with the crash, another vehicle spun out of control, hitting the trooper’s squad car. The North Dakota…

Celebrate the Season with a Horse Drawn Sleigh in Moorhead

The Hjemkomst Center is hosting sleigh rides for the community until December 29th

December 27, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The holiday spirit is still alive in Fargo and you can take part by hopping on a sleigh! The Hjemkomst Center is hosting sleigh rides for the community until December 29th. The horse drawn sleigh will take you through Viking Ship Park. The cost is $4 per person. The center has been hosting its annual sleigh ride…

Third Community Trust Officer to be Hired for the Fargo Police Department

A three-year, federal COPS grant will pay for hiring a third officer

December 26, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department’s Community Trust officers will get some help starting next month. A three-year, federal COPS grant will pay for hiring a third officer. It was launched in 2016 by Chief Dave Todd who wanted to build trust and credibility for police with under-served youth. The two current officers reach out to kids who…

Skate City in Fargo is Extending Sessions for Winter Break

From now until January 2nd they will have extra skating sessions throughout the day

December 23, 2017

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FARGO, ND — School is out for winter break and Skate City in Fargo is giving kids and parents an activity during the holidays. From now until January 2nd they will have extra skating sessions throughout the day. Whether you’d like to try a new activity, celebrate a birthday party or enjoy an afternoon with friends and family, Skate City…

OSHA Investigating After Worker Suffers Injury at Integrity Windows

OSHA says Gouniks suffered burns to his arms, neck, elbow and upper body

December 22, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A worker at the Integrity Windows manufacturing plant in Fargo was hurt on the job. OSHA officials say George Gouniks, an electrician with Master Electric, was burned by an arc flash while he was installing and testing breakers at the plant. The accident happened on December 17. OSHA says Gouniks suffered burns to his arms, neck,…

Fargo Park District Opens Warming Houses

Regular warming house hours are four to eight p-m on weekdays and noon to eight on weekends

December 22, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A way for you to warm up now that the truly cold weather is coming soon. The Fargo Park District opened its first warming houses today. They’re open at hockey rinks at Elmwood, Maplewood and Rendezvous Parks, as well as pleasure rinks at Tintes and Rivers Bend Parks. Regular warming house hours are 4-8 p.m. on weekdays…

Governor Burgum Names New District Judge for Fargo

She's replacing Judge Norman Anderson

December 22, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — We’re getting a new district judge in Fargo next month. Governor Doug Burgum names Stephannie Stiel to the East Central Judicial District judgeship effective January 22nd. She’s replacing Judge Norman Anderson, who is retiring on January 18th. Stiel has worked at Conmy Feste Limited in Fargo since 2004, working in areas of civil litigation and employment law….

Sunshine Kids Foundation Gets Big Boost from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

The Sunshine Kids provides week-long activities, free of charge for young cancer patients

December 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The Sunshine Kids Foundation is getting another huge donation from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Team members from North Dakota and Minnesota held a number of events this year to raise nearly $48,000 for the foundation. The Sunshine Kids provides week-long activities, free of charge for young cancer patients. Money raised by Berkshire members helped send a group of…