FARGO, N.D. — Ten people are charged for inciting a riot and preventing arrest during the downtown Fargo rioting and looting on Saturday night. They include: 33 year old Errick Toa of Fargo. 26-year-old Teddy Mata Jr. of Fresno, California who is also charged with carrying a concealed weapon. 23-year-old Negasi Behre of Fargo. 69-year-old Gary Zende of Fargo. 34-year-old…
BISMARCK, N.D. (MAY 30, 2020) – Gov. Doug Burgum signed an executive order tonight declaring a state of emergency in Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County and activating the North Dakota National Guard to help local authorities respond to unlawful activity and the risk to people and property due to civil disturbances. The mayor of Fargo and West Fargo declared…
FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police receive several calls of a mountain lion sighting last night in Lemke Park near 32nd Avenue & South University Drive. They plan to set up surveillance equipment in the area to confirm if a mountain lion is still present. North Dakota Game and Fish says you should be aware of your surroundings when visiting parks….
WEST FARGO, N.D.–The North Dakota Highway Patrol and West Fargo Police Department were involved in a vehicle pursuit on Monday. The NDHP received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in a rural area of Horace at approximately 10:40 p.m. A trooper attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the driver fled north east into West Fargo. West Fargo…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – The 2020 Red River Valley Fair has been canceled. In a Facebook post, the fair says its Executive Board voted, “to adhere to the North Dakota Department of Health’s recommendation to cancel the 2020 Red River Valley Fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” The fair says the health and safety of everyone involved in the fair…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Schools plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020. The district has partnered with Essentia Health on how to follow the state’s guidelines with social distancing. There will be a Facebook Live event tomorrow at 1:30 with Superintendent Slette and Al Hurley along with Essentia Health’s Chief Operating Officer to…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says we need targeted action in Cass County against COVID-19. The county has the majority of the deaths in the state at 23. He is announcing the creation of the Red River Valley COVID-19 Task Force and he says he wants Clay County included. “Again part of my offer to Gov. Walz is we…
FARGO & WEST FARGO, N.D. — For Avi McGregor, living next to Island Park makes getting fresh air that much easier. “It feels awesome to get outdoors, even when it’s raining out here,” she says. Warmer weather and sunny days are hopefully around the corner, but visiting a local park may feel a bit different. “I understand the social distancing part…
FARGO & WEST FARGO, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says the state is ready to implement Phase One of the North Dakota Smart Restart plan. “We anticipate there’ll be some rules applied to this, but we see it as hopeful to start opening up businesses, get our economy moving again,” says Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney. West Fargo Commission President…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — For libraries across the metro, being open to the public goes beyond lending people books. “The services don’t stop just because the building’s closed,” says West Fargo Public Library Director Carissa Hansen. Although they can’t provide all services they did before their buildings were shut, librarians are still trying to reach community members while maintaining physical distancing…
