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Drought Conditions Ease Throughout North Dakota

Many areas in the western side of the state are still getting hit by these dry conditions

NORTH DAKOTA — Drought has eased over the past week in North Dakota but still blankets the western part of the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows 63 percent of the state in some form of drought, down from 82 percent last week. Areas of extreme or exceptional drought have declined. The only part of the state in…

UPDATE: Two People Detained, Newborn Infant Taken from North Fargo Apartment Building

There is a crime scene vehicle parked nearby but police will not confirm if they found 22-year-old Savanna Greywind

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police Chief Dave Todd confirms a newborn baby has been taken from 22-year-old Savanna Greywind’s apartment building by authorities. He also says two people have been detained for questioning in the investigation. Savanna Greywind, who is eight months pregnant, went missing on Saturday after she went to an upstairs neighbor’s apartment to try on a dress…

Community Offers Prayers and Hope for Missing Fargo Woman, Family Raises Money for a Reward

F-M community offers support and hope to Savanna Greywind's family

FARGO, N.D. — As police in Fargo and Grand Forks continue to question people about the disappearance of Savanna Greywind, the F-M community is coming together to support her family. People surrounded the family at a candlelight vigil and prayer service in Fargo. The search continues for the missing and pregnant 22-year-old. Prayers and hope are what the F-M community…

Friends and Family of Savannah Greywind Hold Candlelight Vigil

The Greywinds have raised $7,000 to offer as a reward for any information that could bring their daughter back home to them

FARGO, ND — As police in Fargo and Grand Forks continue to question people about the disappearance of Savanna Greywind, the F-M community is coming together to support her family at a candlelight vigil and prayer service. The search continues for the missing and pregnant 22-year-old. People from all over town came together to pray and provide hope for the…

NDSU Working on Helping Ag Producers Through Drought

Organizers say hay is crucial to many farmers in the region and they're grateful to lend a helping hand

FARGO, ND — NDSU is teaming up with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture to provide relief to livestock producers affected by the drought. Both organizations have set up a location near the university to accept hay donations which will be distributed to farmers and ranchers in need during a hay lottery. So far, more than 400 bales of hay…

West Fargo Family’s Legacy Lives On in New Drive Sober Campaign

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign honors the Deutscher family

Video Courtesy of NDDOT WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo family killed by a drunk driver is being honored by law enforcement statewide. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign honors the Deutscher family. It has been five years since Aaron and Allison, their daughter Brielle and the couple’s unborn child, were killed in a head-on crash with…

Local Broadcasting Icon, Don Dresser, Passes Away

His radio career began at KTRF in Thief River Falls in the 1950's

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man who entertained radio listeners for decades in the region has passed away. Don Dresser, 84, died Friday at Lilac Assisted Living in Moorhead. His radio career began at KTRF in Thief River Falls in the 1950’s. Don heard about an opening at 970 WDAY in Fargo and applied and eventually became part of a popular…

South Dakota Man Dies After Crashing Car into a Bull in Morton County

The McIntosh man was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene

  MORTON COUNTY, ND — A 24-year-old South Dakota man died after his car hit a bull. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Blake Huber was northbound on Highway 31 in Morton County. His car first hit a bull standing on the road and then crashed into a bridge railing over the Cannonball River. The McIntosh…

Partnership Brewing in Grand Forks to Help Veterans

Employees at the restaurant are saving portions of their tips and spare change to raise money for veteran service programs in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND — A new partnership is brewing in Grand Forks and it’s all to help support service men and women in the city. The VFW Post 1874 is teaming up with the JL Beers location on South Columbia Road to help veterans in need. Employees at the restaurant are saving portions of their tips and spare change to…

Police Identify Body Found Near Streeter

A dive team searched the water and found the vehicle submerged at around 2:00pm before finding Bonent's body later that night

  STREETER, ND — Police have identified the body of a man who drowned near Streeter, North Dakota earlier this week. Officials said 25-year-old Garrick Bonnet was found dead at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Earlier that morning, officers found suspicious tire tracks near a body of water. Shortly after, they got a report of a missing person in the same…