HORACE, ND — Good news for those dealing with a long detour southwest of Fargo for the past couple of months. A federal judge has approved an agreement between those involved in the FM Diversion Project lawsuit that will allow construction of a bypass to reconnect traffic on Cass County 17 south of Horace. The road was torn-up for…
CASS COUNTY, ND — A man last seen in Horace has gone missing. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating 49 year-old Jeremy Hoyt. He was last seen Friday morning wearing blue jeans, a black baseball hat, brown hiking shoes and a blue t-shirt. Hoyt is a white male, five-foot nine inches tall and 150…
HORACE, N.D. — The Horace community is coming together to help a 4-year-old girl who was attacked by a dog. Sutton Steichen had to undergo several surgeries. Hundreds of community members filled the Horace Lutheran Church all for Sutton. The turnout to raise money for Sutton’s four procedures and any future surgeries has overwhelmed the family. “There was still people…
FARGO, ND — A south Fargo family of six is without their home after an early morning fire. West Fargo and Horace Fire departments responded to 1623 Round Hill Drive just after midnight. Tankers were called in to help firefighting efforts because there were no fire hydrants nearby in the neighborhood. Despite the firefighter’s best efforts, the house is considered a…
HORACE, ND — Many in the metro are headed to the local fireworks stores despite retailers’ concerns over a drop in sales this year. Dry conditions, local bans on fireworks and even the day of the week caused concerns. Many in the F–M area are visiting local fireworks warehouses in order to stock up for their holiday celebrations. “Every year it’s…
CASS COUNTY, ND — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was called this morning about F-M Diversion workers. Richard Cossette says the contractor came onto his property south of Horace. He says he has a court order preventing any diversion-related work on his land. Cossette says the contractor left voluntarily. He has maintained that his appraisal is far below what was…
HORACE, ND — A high risk sex offender is now living in Horace. Travis Lauckner, 37, is living at 407 Nelson Drive. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says Lauckner was convicted in 2011 in Cass County of the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl and spent about four years in prison. When he was 17, Lauckner had a sexual relationship…
Horace, ND – The Cass County Sheriff’s office informed the public that a high risk sex offender is residing in Horace, ND. 36 year old Travis Lauckner is living at 407 Nelson Drive. In 1997, when he was 17, he was convicted of having a sexual relationship with a 14 year old female. In 2011, Lauckner was convicted of sexual…
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…
DAVENPORT, ND — A West Fargo man gets a helping hand on his Davenport Farm. Farm Rescue jumps in after Bob Baumgarten had a heart attack. The growing season comes at the same time every year, but hard times hit often when it’s least expected. “Dad had a heart attack on the 23rd, and shortly thereafter we realized he wouldn’t be…
