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Man Pulled From Grain Bin Dies At The Scene

The Sargent County sheriff says another farmer who was driving by noticed a running auger with no one around

SARGENT, ND — A man died after he got caught in a grain bin at a farm in Brampton, North Dakota. The Sargent County sheriff says another farmer who was driving by noticed a running auger with no one around. He checked the bin and discovered signs that the man was loading corn and became trapped. First responders and neighbors were…

CHS Makes Another Major Donation To The Great Plains Food Bank

The gift will provide more than 270,000 meals to help feed those in need

FARGO, ND — CHS has made another substantial donation to help fight hunger across North Dakota and western Minnesota. The global agribusiness presented a check for just over $90,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank. The money was raised through CHS’s annual Harvest for Hunger food, funds and grain drive. The gift will provide more than 270,000 meals to help feed…

UPDATE: Man Found Dead in Ransom County Creek Identified

The sheriff says someone reported the vehicle going into the water shortly before 11 a.m. Monday

UPDATE – Ransom County Sheriff Darren Benneweis says Ronald Wallner of Lisbon was found dead in a submerged pickup near Lisbon.   RANSOM CO., ND — A man was found dead inside a submerged pickup near a boat ramp at Dead Colt Creek in Ransom County. The sheriff says someone reported the vehicle going into the water shortly before 11 a.m….

UPDATE: Person Hospitalized after I-94 Crash

FARGO, N.D. – One person is in the hospital after part of the road on westbound I–94 heaves causing a chain reaction crash in Fargo. Crews responded near the 45th Street exit around 6:30. The Highway Patrol says where the freeway has four lanes part of the roadway heaved. Construction crews were working in the area. Three pickups collided and…

North Dakota Veterans Gather at West Fargo VFW for 98th State Convention

The quartermaster general wants more veterans to get involved

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Veterans from across North Dakota are in West Fargo for the VFW State Convention. The convention includes socials and dinners, but also matters of business. There are administration and committee meetings to talk about plans and legislation that advocate for veterans. The VFW helps veterans work through the red tape at the VA and get claims filed….

Video of Moorhead Officer Elbowing Woman Released

FARGO, N.D. – Newly released video shows a Moorhead Police Officer striking a cuffed woman after she spit on him at a Fargo hospital. Felony assault charges against Officer Matthew Lambert were dropped this week. Asst. Cass County State’s Attorney Reid Brady says an excessive force expert concluded he was following his training. Jennifer Thomas was arrested at the Moorhead…

Applications Open For Next Honor Flight

FARGO, N.D. – The Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota announces its next trip. Our nation’s heroes will fly to Washington, D.C. on October 20th and return to Fargo the next night. Those who served will get to see memorials built in their honor. Preference is given to World War Two, Korean War and veterans who are terminally ill. All…

The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN Announces Dates for Next Flight

The Honor Flight takes Veterans to Washington, DC free of charge to see the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices.

Fargo, N.D.– The Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota is pleased to announce the dates for the next flight! The Honor Flight takes Veterans to Washington, DC free of charge to see the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices. Preference is given to WWII Veterans, Korean War Veterans, and those Veterans who are terminally ill (from any service…

ND Officials Are Outlining A Program To Allow Armed First Responders In Schools

The state's superintendent, Kirsten Baesler, expects the draft to be complete by June 13.

With school shootings increasing in the headlines, North Dakota and federal officials are developing the rules for a state program that would allow armed first responders to be posted in schools. The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is working with the attorney general’s office and Department of Homeland Security officials to create an outline for the program. The state’s…