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Five New Firefighters to Help Save Lives in Fargo

They said training from experienced firefighters helped them get through

November 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Fire Department adds five new firefighters to their ranks. The recruits were hired on September 11th and spent eight weeks going through intensive training. They were required to study structural firefighting, fire prevention and to specialize in search and rescue. One new firefighter said although the training was difficult at times, leaning on experienced firefighters…

Investigators Determine Cause of Arthur’s Barn Fire

The barn was a total loss

October 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ARTHUR, ND — Investigators have new information on the fire that destroyed a popular spot near Arthur. An electrical malfunction has been determined as the cause of a fire that destroyed a popular entertainment venue in rural Cass County. The sheriff’s office and the State Fire Marshall say the fire at Arthur’s Barn started on the ground level of…

Man Arrested After Crash in Moorhead

Berghorst was trapped in the vehicle when emergency crews arrived on scene

October 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police arrest a man after responding to a rollover in a south Moorhead neighborhood. Authorities say 32-year-old Corey Berghorst of Moorhead was driving in the 3300 block of Village Green Drive around 11 o’clock Sunday night when he struck a tree and rolled his vehicle. One caller reported the vehicle was on fire. Berghorst was trapped…

Many Remember Arthur’s Barn as a Community Icon

a fired destroyed the building thursday

October 27, 2017

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ARTHUR, N.D. — After burning to the ground in a Thursday afternoon fire, people are remembering the memories they created at Arthur’s Bar. It includes everyone from the venue’s previous owners to the musicians who played on their stage for years. Love isn’t just found in other people, it’s also found in places. For many people across North Dakota, Arthur’s…

Seven Departments Fight Fire in Edinburg, ND

Walsh County Sheriff Ron Jurgens, on scene, tells KFGO News, mulitiple warehouses are burning in the blaze that was reported shorly after 4 this morning.

October 27, 2017

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EDINBURG, ND (KFGO) – Fire departments from seven northeastern North Dakota communities battled fires throughout Friday morning which destroyed destroyed nearly a half dozen large potato warehouses in the small community of Edinburg, northwest of Grafton. Firefighters responded to the call shortly after 4 a.m. and found one warehouse on fire. Fanned by strong winds, the flames spread to potato houses nearby….

Unoccupied House Damaged by Fire in Hendrum

Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton says the fire started in the attic of the home shortly before 6:30 a.m.

October 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HENDRUM, Minn. — An early morning fire substantially damaged an unoccupied house in Hendrum, Minnesota. Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton says the fire started in the attic of the home shortly before 6:30 a.m. Halstad, Perley and Hendrum fire crews responded. Thornton says the majority of the roof was destroyed. No damage estimate was available. The house had been…

Community Starts Online Fundraiser After Arthur’s Barn is Destroyed by Fire

The celebrated venue holds decades of memories from dances to concerts

October 26, 2017

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ARTHUR, ND — An iconic venue for dances and concerts in rural Cass County has burned to the ground. Arthur’s Barn, formerly known as Johnson’s barn, is considered a total loss. Flames engulfed a popular destination filled with memories of good times just after 1:30 this afternoon. “It’s just really sad,” said Dawn Moore who lives near the barn. “Part…

Arthur’s Barn Destroyed by Fire, Crews Still on Scene Battling Flames

Firefighters say Johnson's Barn, on State Highway 18, is fully engulfed in flames

October 26, 2017

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ARTHUR, ND — Multiple fire crews from Casselton, Arthur, Page, Hunter and other surrounding communities are on scene of a fire north of Arthur. Firefighters say Arthur’s Barn, on State Highway 18, is fully engulfed in flames. KVRR’s Nick Broadway says the barn is destroyed and firefighters are still trying to battle back the flames. He says a small shed…

Duluth Police Say Woman Set Herself on Fire Near Lake Superior College

Authorities say the woman suffered critical, life-threatening burns and was taken to a Duluth hospital

October 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police now say that the severe burns suffered by a woman found on fire last week were self-inflicted. The 24-year-old Duluth woman was found on fire in a car along Highway 23 in Fond du Lac near the Lake Superior College Fire Training Center Thursday. Lake Superior College officials say the woman was not a…

Firefighters Respond to Cargill Plant Near Wahpeton

The plant remains in operation

October 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

DWIGHT, ND — Dwight firefighters spent much of the morning on the scene of a dryer system fire at the Cargill corn milling plant north of Wahpeton. Fire crews worked to keep the flames from spreading into the duct system. The plant remains in operation. Firefighters were called out to the plant shortly after 8 a.m. Categories: Business, Local News,…