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West Fargo Home Destroyed by Fire

Everyone was able to get out of the house safely but at one point, communication was lost with firefighters inside

WEST FARGO, ND — There was a momentary scare for firefighters who were fighting a fire which gutted a house in West Fargo. Crews were called to 940 44th Avenue West shortly before noon. They saw smoke and flames shooting through the roof as they arrived. A neighbor was able to break-in a back door to rescue dogs and cats….

The Ashley Hunter Trial: Nurse Testifies to Hunter’s Alleged Admission to Crime

The medical examiner who conducted autopsies on the victims also took the stand

FARGO, ND — The medical examiner who conducted autopsies on the victims in a 2015 double murder in Fargo said the injuries on the men match the statement that murder suspect Ashley Hunter gave police. Last Thursday, jurors watched a tape where Hunter admitted to the crimes and goes into detail about stabbing one victim and hitting the other with…

Fargo Woman Charged with Manslaughter after Victim Dies from Injuries

She is also facing misdemeanor charges in West Fargo for theft and criminal conspiracy

FARGO, ND — The man who was injured after falling off the hood of a moving vehicle in South Fargo has died. Police say 33-year-old Joshua Fonder fell off of a vehicle being driven by 27-year-old Alicia Johnson of Fargo in the 1200 block of 26th Avenue South on May 22. Johnson was later arrested in Moorhead and has now…

Downtown Fargo Set to Open Parking Ramp

The parking ramp will remain open to cars as construction on the apartment complex and retail space continues around the ramp through next spring

FARGO, ND — The search for a parking space in downtown Fargo may be easier starting this Thursday. A 455 stall ramp is expected to open up at the corner of Roberts Street and 2nd Avenue North as part of the Roberts Commons Complex. The parking ramp will remain open to cars as construction on the apartment complex and retail…

Army Corps of Engineers Taking a Look at Progress on F-M Diversion

FARGO, ND — Leaders with the Army Corps of Engineers came to the metro to get their first look at the F-M Flood Diversion construction. The six and a half year project has already begun near Horace at the southern end of the project’s site. Army Corps leaders say they’re pleased with how it’s shaping up and will work to move…

Memorial Day: “It’s All About the People Who Did Not Come Home”

Many took the day to honor all veterans who had fallen

FARGO, ND — People across the nation and right here at home honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. “We’re honoring those who served and those who died,” said Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney. “It’s all about the people who did not come home,” said Larry Nicholson, a Vietnam War Veteran. “It’s hard to explain, but it’s a…

Memorial Day: Veterans Memorial Bridge Hosts Ceremony for the Fallen

Many of us in the metro drive across the bridge that connects the metro every day

FARGO, ND — Many of us in the metro drive across the Veterans Memorial Bridge every day. Veterans groups and local officials gathered to remind us the meaning of the landmark. The public was invited to honor and remember the fallen, on the bridge that connects our communities. The event was just one piece of a full day dedicated to…

Newman Center Honors Murder Victim With Award In His Honor

The double murder trial of Ashley Hunter will continue Tuesday after the Memorial Day weekend

FARGO, ND– The double murder trial of Ashley Hunter will continue Tuesday after the Memorial Day weekend. It is on the minds of many students who knew one of the victims. Sam Traut was a leader to many at the Newman Center, a Catholic Students’ group right across the street from NDSU. “So this is Sam’s picture from when he…

Man Arrested For Knocking Two Men Unconscious Outside Fargo Bar

Fargo Police Warn About Fights In Downtown Fargo

Darren Patterson FARGO, N.D. — A St. Paul man is spending the weekend in jail after an assault outside the Hodo in downtown Fargo. Police say 43-year-old Darren Patterson is suspected of aggravated assault after knocking two men unconscious. Why the men were fighting is unclear. In a Facebook post, Fargo Police say assaults downtown are down 50 percent from…

Driver Blames Strong Gust of Wind For Crash

It Happened on I-29, Ten Miles South of Fargo

A strong gust of wind was no match for a driver on I-29. The highway patrol says 20-year-old Krista Hanneman drifted off the interstate after a strong gust of wind. It happened about 6 miles south of Horace around 12:20 p.m. They say she over-corrected, lost control of her car and it rolled. Hanneman and a passenger were wearing their…