FARGO, N.D. — Even though it is four thousand miles away, people had a chance to experience their own slice of Hawaii right here in Fargo. Choice Financial hosted its sixth annual “Go Hawaiian for Hospice” to benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley. People from all over the metro came in their Hawaiian shirts, enjoyed a pig roast and fresh…
Courtesy: Xcel EnergyFARGO, N.D. – 3,409 Xcel Energy customers are in the dark because of a power outage. The majority of the outages are in the area of 13th Avenue and 25th Street South. One customer near University Drive also is without power. The Xcel Energy website says power is estimated to be restored by 9:30 PM and “crews are…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – For the first time in 16 years West Fargo has sworn in a new mayor. Bernie Dardis has officially sworn in to replace Rich Mattern. Dardis beat Mattern earlier this month by more than 500 votes. He’s the former CEO of Indigo Signworks and has lived in West Fargo for over 40 years. City Administrator Tina…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Early voting for Minnesota’s August 14th primary begins on Friday. You can vote by mail or at your local elections office. Find more details here. A large percentage of North Dakota voters cast their ballots before the June 12 primary election. Of the 20 percent of North Dakotans who voted, 39 percent cast their ballots before…
FARGO, N.D. – A clothing vendor has made her way to Fargo from Florida with Trump merchandise for people in the valley. Angel Hill says she has been following Mr. Trump since the Iowa Caucus and has been to 48 states. She offers a lot of merchandise from pins to hats and many different slogans on shirts. Hill believes it’s important…
FARGO, N.D. – A new tool is helping protect the lives of the people who protect us every day. The Village Family Service Center is offering an Interactive Screening Program from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It’s now available to law enforcement at the Fargo Police Department and Cass County Sheriff’s office. Counselors review anonymous questionnaires and help people…
FARGO, N.D. — When visiting with veterans at the American Legion Convention in Fargo, U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) was quick to complement their work in helping those who serve. “I don’t think that we would have as robust of veterans services if it weren’t for the American Legion, if it weren’t for the VFW, if it weren’t for the AM…
HITTERDAL, Minn. – After searching a farmstead near Hitterdal for the investigation of a missing person, authorities found human remains on the property. Wahpeton Police says 41–year–old Troy Yarbrough of Wahpeton had not been seen since May 18th. He was last seen with 39-year-old Jason Jensen, who owns the Hitterdal property, and 35-year-old Kayla Westcott. Both have been arrested in connection…
SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION, N.D. — Over the course of ten months, two women were murdered on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Since crimes on reservations fall under federal jurisdiction, U.S. Attorney Christopher Myers formally filed charges against those allegedly involved in the murders. “A great deal of time and effort is put forth everyday by agents and prosecutors to ensure that those…
FARGO, N.D. – City Commissioners approve a new license to allow drinking at public events in Downtown Fargo. The law makes a new liquor license only available to the Downtown Community Partnership for their events. Under the measure, alcohol can only be served in clearly identifiable cups provided by the partnership, people can only have drinks in a clearly marked…
