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Fargo Police Investigating Fatal Head-On Crash Near Hector International Airport

Traffic was diverted away from the scene and the road was re-opened later Wednesday afternoon

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police are investigating after one driver was killed in a head-on crash near Hector International Airport early this morning. Just before 7 a.m., police say a car traveling eastbound crashed head-on into a pickup traveling westbound on 40th Avenue North near 25th Street. The driver of the car died at the scene and the driver of…

NTSB Releases Details Behind 2015 BNSF Derailment in Heimdal

At least 30 people living in Heimdal were forced from their homes after the six-car derailment in May of 2015

HEIMDAL, N.D. — The NTSB has released what they think caused a 2015 train derailment that caused the evacuation of a small North Dakota town. Investigators say they found evidence of a broken wheel and a mark on the track that indicates the wheel caused the derailment. They found pieces of the wheel at the scene and say workers had…

Grand Forks Police Investigating Early Morning Armed Robbery

If you have any information, call the Grand Forks Police Department at 701-787-8000

  GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a convenience store early this morning. Police responded to the 2400 block of South Columbia Road to Valley Dairy. Witnesses say a man with a stocky build entered the store carrying a knife and demanded money. He is described as wearing a blue jacket, chopper…

Authorities Identify NDSU Student Found Dead on Campus

Authorities say Noah Rockenback was found in a private room at the Mathew Living Learning Center West at NDSU

  FARGO, ND — NDSU police have identified the student found dead on campus Wednesday. Authorities say Noah Rockenback was found in a private room at the Mathew Living Learning Center West at NDSU. NDSU police say they are not releasing any other details on the case at this time and the family is asking for their privacy. A University…

Barnesville Woman Identified as Victim of Crash Near Hawley

Authorities say her SUV was hit by a semi driven by 45-year-old Daniel Anderson of rural Hawley

  CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has identified the woman who died after her vehicle collided with a semi just south of Hawley. The victim is 28-year-old Jaynie Halvorson of rural Hawley. The crash happened at the intersection of County Highway 31 and 120th Avenue South. Emergency responders arrived on the scene around 7:30 Tuesday morning…

Mahnomen County Authorities Investigating Shooting

The woman's condition is unknown at this time

  MAHNOMEN COUNTY, Minn. — Mahnomen County authorities were alerted after a woman came into the Naytahwaush Clinic with a gunshot wound. They got the call Tuesday afternoon around 1 o’clock. The woman was first taken to the Mahnomen Health Center and then airlifted to Fargo. Her condition is unknown at this time. Her name is being withheld. The shooting…

NDSU Police Investigating Death of a Student on Campus

The name of the student has not been released

  FARGO, ND — A student has been found dead in a private room at Mathew Living Learning Center West at NDSU. A University Relations Vice President said in a statement that officials are investigating, but there is no indication of foul play and no threat to public safety. The name of the student has not been released. Categories: Business,…

State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Clay County

The driver of the SUV, a 28-year-old female, died at the scene

  HAWLEY, Minn. — Authorities are investigating an early morning crash between an SUV and a semi that happened just south of Hawley. Lieutenant Mark Empting with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office says emergency responders arrived at the intersection of County Highway 31 and 20th Avenue South at about 7:30 a.m. The driver of the SUV, a 28-year-old female, died…

Fish House Catches Fires During Tow on I-29

The cause of the fire wasn't clear

  GALCHUTT, ND — No injuries were reported when a fish house caught fire while being towed on I-29. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says the blaze happened early Saturday. The Horace man towing the fish house noticed the smoke, pulled over at the Galchutt exit, about 30 miles south of Fargo, and disconnected the building from his pickup. The…

Fire Crews Battle Elevator Fire in East Grand Forks, Business Fire in Hallock

The fire was reported just before 7 p.m. after a loud explosion was heard

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — An explosion and fire has damaged a grain processing elevator in East Grand Forks. Firefighters fought the blaze at MGI Grain Processing in subzero temperatures Wednesday night. The fire was reported just before 7 p.m. after a loud explosion was heard. Employees in the mill at the time made it out safely and called 911….