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“WLive” Bringing WWE Action To Both Fargo And Grand Forks In August

Tickets for both stops start at just $15

June 17, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — You can get your fill of WWE Live action in August. “WLive” is coming to Fargo and Grand Forks. The first stop is the Alerus Center on Saturday, August 17 followed by the Fargodome on August 18. You can catch Universal Champion Seth Rollins take on Baron Corbin and many other matches. Tickets for both stops start at…

70 Year Old Driver Arrested for DUI After Crashing into Power Transformer Box

His car struck the power box, knocking out power to the surrounding area.

June 17, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) – A man escaped serious injury and was arrested for DUI after his car slammed into a power transformer box in Grand Forks. Police say it happened shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday as 70-year old Ronald Palm was driving east on 32nd Avenue South. His car ran off the roadway and struck the power box, knocking…

Grand Forks Taxi Driver Assaulted with a Gun in Attempted Robbery

The driver was struck in the face by what he said was a large caliber revolver.

June 5, 2019

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A Grand Forks taxi driver was assaulted with a gun in an attempted robbery on Wednesday. Officers responded to the call around 4:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Oak Street. The driver had been called to the area to pick up a customer when he was struck in the face by what he said was a large caliber revolver….

Employee Arrested After Allegedly Starting Fire at GF Car Dealership

May 29, 2019

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Investigators say a Grand Forks Lithia Ford employee started a fire inside a shop injuring another worker. Police Officers and Firefighters responded around 2:15 Wednesday afternoon to 2273 32nd Avenue South. The fire was put out by a fire suppression system. Authorities say an employee purposefully lit gas on fire that spilled onto the floor. It caused…

Grand Forks Man Could Be Charged After Pedestrian Fatality In April

Tyson Sewell is accused of hitting and killing 65-year-old David Hagen on Gateway Drive

May 28, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The State’s Attorney’s Office in Grand Forks is deciding whether to charge a man in a pedestrian fatality. Investigators forwarded possible charges of driving with a revoked license and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death against 40-year-old Tyson Sewell. He is accused of hitting and killing 65-year-old David Hagen on Gateway Drive on the…

2nd Chance Job Fair Coming To Fargo, Grand Forks & Bismarck June 6

Governor Doug Burgum says there are around 30,000 jobs available in the state

May 23, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Job Service North Dakota is hosting its annual 2nd Chance Job Fair in Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck on June 6. It’s an opportunity to bring jobseekers who may have barriers to employment into direct contact with employers that are aware of their status. Governor Doug Burgum says there are around 30,000 jobs available in the state. He…

Border Patrol Officer Killed In Car Crash Last Year Honored In Washington, D.C.

Christopher Bacon was stationed at the National Air Security Operations Center in Grand Forks

May 20, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer who lost his life in a car crash last year was honored last week in Washington, D.C. Christopher Bacon was stationed at the National Air Security Operations Center in Grand Forks at the time of his death last June. Senator Kevin Cramer attended a Customs and Border Protection Valor Memorial and…

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Wed. in Grand Forks

May 17, 2019

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The second medical marijuana dispensary in North Dakota is set to open on Wednesday in Grand Forks. Strive Life is operated by We Mend LLC and will be located at 1809 13th Avenue North next to Pan O Gold Baking and Acme Tools. A patient or caregiver can only enter the display area of the dispensary if…

Mother And Child Killed In Crash Into Turtle Lake Identified

Their car landed upside down in the River near Manvel on Wednesday afternoon

May 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MANVEL, ND — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the names of a woman and child who died after their car landed upside down in the Turtle River near Manvel on Wednesday afternoon. 40-year-old Amanda Brantl of Mekinock, North Dakota ran off a gravel road and overturned landing mostly submerged in the river. 3-year-old Atlas Brantl was in a car…

Police Double Reward In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case In Grand Forks

Christina Melvin of Bedford, Pennsylvania was passing through Grand Forks on Amtrak in April

May 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks have doubled the reward for information leading to the driver involved in a fatal hit and run on Demers Avenue near I-29. 39-year-old Christina Melvin of Bedford, Pennsylvania was passing through Grand Forks on Amtrak. She was taking a short walk when she was hit around 5 a.m. on April 7. The reward…