Aaron Walling

The Zachariasons are a family in the Fargo-Moorhead area that pulled off an amazing feat this spring. Four of their family members graduated from the Minnesota State Community Technical College.

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks confirmed that six tornadoes had touched down in their coverage area during the May 12 storm. These twisters ranged from EF-0 to EF-2.

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Fargo City Hall for an abortion rally. It was one of many that happened across the U.S. as the debate continues over the controversial topic.

This spring has put some roadblocks in the way for farmers as they prepare to plant their fields.

Recipes for substitutes have been popping up on social media, and health officials are stating that they pose a risk to children’s safety and well-being.

Wind damage photos from viewers after a storm rolled through eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota.

The threat of river flooding in Pembina County still exists with more rainfall expected for the area, however, some towns are confident in their flood protection plans that are in place. This ranges from levees to flood walls, these towns have learned over the years after fighting floods for generations.

In the end, the aim of these efforts is to help reduce recidivism. To help these inmates get back on the right track and stay on it.

Street racing, speeding and noise complaints were some of the issues brought forth by Fargo residents. Some of the hot spots for this activity include University Dr. and 52nd Ave. S. and people shared their experiences living alongside these roads.

While the water is receding at the moment, Mayor and Fire Chief Stuart Symington, is asking for the state of North Dakota and the state water commission to help the town out.

More and more smaller communities alongside the Sheyenne River are preparing for potential flood waters. That’s through sand bagging, flood gates and road closures, but many of them rely upon permanent flood walls to help minimize the impacts.

Flood preparations in Kindred, ND are underway as the Sheyenne River is predicted to rise in major flooding by the end of the weekend. The Kindred Fire Dept. is getting their equipment ready for potential rescues and helping prepare the town for flood waters, which includes sand bagging.

Mayor Justin Sherlock is asking residents to limit their water usage and to discharge the sump pump outside instead of the sewer system.

Third St. in Moorhead, MN will be closed starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday to due to the rising water levels. The section will be closed off between 2nd Ave. S. and 4th St. N. until the waters recede.

Cass County is warning residents that flooding is to be expected due to rising river levels. They are reporting that Kindred, Hardwood and N. West Fargo will see the biggest impacts.

The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has reported that two adults were found dead in rural Wadena, MN.

For the people who live in Valley City, they’re not overly concerned with the water levels in the river. They’re more concerned with rain water that is pooling around town while the flood gates are closed.

All around Oslo, MN, the roads are closed due to the flood waters. However, despite those circumstances, the residents in Oslo are taking it one step at a time because they’ve faced flooding in the past.

While there are protection plans in place to handle the flooding of the Sheyenne River, Schueneman said that communities still need to be cautious.

Volunteers rushed to Crookston on Sunday to help fight the flood waters coming in from the Red Lake River. From sandbagging to setting up a makeshift shelter at the Crookston Sports Center, there were efforts across the town as the community is being impacted by the rising water.

In the corner of the arena, two close friends stood next to a 1966 Batmobile. One is Clint Young, an Adam West look-a-like that professionally dresses like Batman since 1984. The other is Johnny Green, who appeared in the original 1966 Batman show. Both have traveled across the U.S. to conventions bringing along the Batmobile to the delight of audiences.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is reporting that a 31-year-old man from Fargo was found dead Saturday morning after crashing into a concrete drainage ditch off 7th Ave. N.

The White Earth Tribal Police Dept. announced that State Highway 113 is closed until further notice between Mahnomen County Road 3 and 4 due to the road being washed out.

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a tornado warning for Cass. Ransom and Richland Counties. The warning is issued through 3:15 p.m.

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that some gravel roads in the area have been washed after the heavy rain.

A flash flood warning has been issued for Polk County. The current storm system is bringing in heavy rain and more rain is expected throughout the day.

Robert Paulsen and his family returned to the Sanford Medical Center on 23rd Ave. S. to help raise the Donate Life flag on a rainy day. Less than a year ago, Paulsen’s daughter Jupiter was brutally attacked, which led to her death. Her organs were donated to help the lives of four other people.

FPD has implemented a new system to track these incidents and hired a criminal analyst to break down the information.

43-year-old Stephanie Hageman of East Grand Forks, MN was charged with third degree murder along with other felonies in connection to ‘M30′ pills.

Some of the ideas that people in the community are wanting for future plans for the park include keeping the oak tree canopy according to the park district.

On April 14, there was a car fire on University Dr. in Fargo. The owner of that car didn’t understand the warning signs and ignored them, which experts say you shouldn’t do.

The blizzard that North Dakota faced this past week impacted many industries and services in the state.

The Larson family is thanking the community for their support as they continue to look for answers on why their horse, Par, was shot and killed earlier this week.

There are seven people running for the Fargo mayor seat and the first debate was held at the Sanctuary Event Center.

23-year-old MaLeah Jimenez has been battling a rare form of a brain tumor her whole life. She only became aware of it after heading to the emergency room in January.

Lake Park Fire was joined by Hitterdal, Hawley, Pelican Rapids and Audubon depts.

The recent projections from the National Weather Service in Grand Forks show that there is a low flood risk in the Red River Valley.

Despite the rough weather, they held the rally indoors and presented the different resources available for those in need.

The Honor Flight in North Dakota and Minnesota is gearing up for their big return after being on hiatus for over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the veterans have been waiting for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

A mother of a former student for Kennedy, who didn’t want to be identified, has come forward to share her daughter’s alleged experience with the embattled teacher.

The circus is back in Fargo after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For these performers, they’ve been itching to get back out in front of a live crowd for a long time.

Fargo South High School English teacher Kevin Kennedy is facing a possible firing after an investigation was done by Fargo Public Schools. According to their investigation, Kennedy had inappropriate contact and conversations with students.

After penning a letter to President Joe Biden, North Dakota state senator Tim Mathern has started to explore ways to implement his goals of bringing in refugees from Ukraine.

65-year-old Patrick Fineday of Detroit Lakes was arrested for sex crimes against a minor. According to the report, this spanned from Feb. 13, 2017 to Oct. 11, 2021.

Early Sunday morning, 22-year-old Aneesa Villarreal-Brusegaard of Grand Forks was charged with a DUI after leading law enforcement on pursuit heading into Hillsboro. Villarreal-Brusegaard lost control, struck a corner of a house, then a tree, then another tree and into another home and then the car caught on fire.

Jessica Schmidt is a young woman who suffers from familial adenomatous polyposis, a rare genetic colorectal cancer predisposition.

The Grand Forks Police and Fire Departments responded to an apartment fire at 21 S. 4th St. at around 4:17 a.m. Inside they discovered a body.

No injuries were reported and a dog was rescued from a bedroom unharmed. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and the damage was estimated around $10,000.

Ayala is 5′6′' and weighs around 180lbs and was last seen wearing an orange hoodie, blue winter coat, black sweatpants and running shoes.

There are dogs in Cass County that is making a difference in helping with the safety of the community. Their impact is also felt in the fire and police departments.