Valley News Live - Staff (2024)

West Fargo Fire Department lowers response times with the addition of new headquarters station

Updated: 5 hours ago

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"Our department has seen a nearly three minute decrease in response times for fire, rescue and hazmat calls."

3 vehicles crash on I-94 in Moorhead

Updated: 23 hours ago

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State Patrol says there were injuries in the crash, but they haven’t specified yet who was hurt.

Sold-out Willie Nelson concert postponed until Wednesday

Updated: May. 21, 2024 at 3:42 PM CDT

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Tuesday’s Willie Nelson & Family concert at Bluestem Amphitheater has been postponed until Wednesday.

Moorhead man arrested for violating protection order

Updated: May. 20, 2024 at 7:14 PM CDT

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The order prohibited Justin Plattner, 39, from being at the residence.

Candle causes fire at Grand Forks apartment building

Updated: May. 20, 2024 at 4:32 PM CDT

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Crews encountered a fire in the kitchen of a first-floor apartment.

The Coachman Inn in Cooperstown destroyed by fire

Updated: May. 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM CDT

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Residents tell us this is a community staple that will be greatly missed.

Police investigating, video shows another assault in downtown Fargo

Updated: May. 19, 2024 at 9:46 AM CDT

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23 year-old Daishia Vivier and 23 year-old Jesus Mareno Jr. were both arrested on May 19th for aggravated assault.

‘Welcome Home’ celebration for the Fargo Force Sunday

Updated: May. 19, 2024 at 9:23 AM CDT

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At 5:00pm, the public is invited to welcome the Force as they arrive back to SCHEELS arena.

FPD Advisory Board discusses side-by-side mugshot capability, alleged racial profiling

Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 10:57 PM CDT

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At Thursday’s meeting, community members asked about what type of diversity and cultural training officers receive.

Fargo-Moorhead Road To Recovery is open again

Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 1:46 PM CDT

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They are once again providing free rides to health care appointments for those who need transportation.

Former Fargo cigar bar owner faces federal drug trafficking charges

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 9:34 PM CDT

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Former Fargo cigar bar owner faces drug trafficking charges

West Fargo Eats Pop-Up Happening Thursday, May 16th

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:46 PM CDT

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Organizers say they know that lots of folks are struggling to make ends meet.

Fargo Police looking for man suspected of burglaries, bike thefts

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 3:34 PM CDT

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Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Fargo Police at 701.241.5777.

I-94 on-ramp closed for 90 minutes after trailer tips onto its side

Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 9:20 PM CDT

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The trailer separated from the dump truck.

49-year-old man has life-threatening injuries after crashing on interstate ramp

Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 9:13 PM CDT

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Highway Patrol says just before 6 PM, the man lost control of his 2018 Chevrolet Camaro on the loop ramp.

Fargo Police Department Responds to Medical Emergency for a Three-Month-Old

Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 8:54 PM CDT

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Live-saving efforts were administered on scene but were unsuccessful.

UPDATE: Young man killed in farm accident is identified

Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 4:52 PM CDT

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The victim had been working with others to repair a piece of tillage equipment.

ND Attorney General Drew Wrigley joins Title IX lawsuit

Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 4:14 PM CDT

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The rule being challenged requires schools and universities to allow men onto women and girls’ sports teams.

West Fargo bird shelter closed indefinitely due to infected parrot

Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 4:09 PM CDT

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Testing will be offered to parrots who may have been exposed.

Essentia hosts annual ‘Infant Loss Memorial Service’ in Detroit Lakes

Updated: May. 5, 2024 at 11:09 PM CDT

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“Losing a baby is one of the most painful experiences a family can go through.”

Devils Lake Public Schools bond referendum passes

Updated: May. 5, 2024 at 11:02 PM CDT

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There were 1103 ‘yes’ votes and 623 ‘no’ votes.

Man arrested after crash in south Fargo

Updated: May. 5, 2024 at 10:14 PM CDT

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Jens Tinjum was cited for going 72 mph in a 25 mph zone.

Garage fire at Grand Forks apartment building

Updated: May. 5, 2024 at 7:10 PM CDT

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When crews arrived, they found an eleven-car garage with heavy fire and smoke from multiple garages.

Rider hurt after dirt bike crash in Otter Tail County

Updated: May. 5, 2024 at 6:15 PM CDT

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The operator was flown via air ambulance for a higher level of care as a precaution.

UPDATE: Police arrest two more suspects in downtown Fargo beating

Updated: May. 2, 2024 at 4:46 PM CDT

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4 of 6 people allegedly involved were previously arrested.

6 restaurants/bars in Grand Forks fail alcohol compliance check

Updated: May. 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM CDT

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The businesses that did not pass are: House of Punjab, Texas Roadhouse, Diamond, Ramada Inn, Half Brothers and Judy’s.

“KT road” closed west of Crookston for bridge construction

Updated: May. 1, 2024 at 3:36 PM CDT

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With the recent rains, township roads are soft and some might become impassable.

Underwood woman hurt after crashing vehicle into tree

Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 10:27 PM CDT

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State Patrol says alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Aerosol dust remover company to pay $7.75 million after fatal crash in northern Minnesota

Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 10:16 PM CDT

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“Testimony and evidence shows that there is much more that could be done to combat the misuse of aerosol products."

Man arrested after high-speed chase in Jamestown

Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 3:06 PM CDT

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Chance T. Standridge, 27, allegedly crashed into another vehicle at high speeds and drove away.

Fargo Police Officer Zach Robinson to be recognized as one of the top ten officers in the nation

Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 10:49 PM CDT

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Officer Robinson is the first person from North Dakota to receive this recognition.

WF business files for bankruptcy, previously raided by the FBI

Updated: Apr. 28, 2024 at 10:40 PM CDT

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On April 22nd, 2024, Pro-Mark Services filed for bankruptcy.

Weekend search, reward offered for missing people in Spirit Lake

Updated: Apr. 28, 2024 at 9:56 PM CDT

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Volunteers spent the weekend searching on foot, on horseback, even in the sky using drones.

ND SOS approves petition format for measure relating to legalization of cannabis

Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 7:24 PM CDT

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If signatures are submitted before midnight on July 8, the measure will be placed on the ballot for the November 5th general election.

Man arrested for DUI after crash in Stutsman County

Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 6:57 PM CDT

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The vehicle went into the slough, across open water, and came to rest on its wheels in cattails.

Grand Forks man accused of assaulting woman, accusing her daughter of stealing his sex toys

Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM CDT

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A woman says Deschamp accused her daughter of stealing his sex toys and placed the woman in a chokehold.

Moorhead man charged, accused of threating his mom with a machete

Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 3:56 PM CDT

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Reau denied having a machete. The machete was found in the home and seized by police.

Fargo man charged with terrorizing, accused of holding woman and two-year-old in feces-covered trailer

Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 3:39 PM CDT

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Officers reportedly found the toddler rolling around in his own feces, playing on tablets covered in feces.

Warrant issued for business owner accused of running illegal dispensary in south Fargo

Updated: Apr. 24, 2024 at 8:45 PM CDT

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A warrant was issued Monday for 29-year-old Robert Lee Beretta.

Fargo restaurant listed for sale on Facebook marketplace

Updated: Apr. 23, 2024 at 4:56 PM CDT

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"Everything is in place to take over what has already been established, including recipes."

71-year-old man hospitalized, arrested for DUI after crash

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 6:41 PM CDT

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He was taken by Sanford AirMed for further care at Sanford in Bismarck.

Fargo man jailed, accused of stealing car

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 3:49 PM CDT

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Trevor Dale Nelson is charged with Theft-Possession-$1,000-$10,000.

Fargo man faces felony charges in child sex abuse case

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 3:20 PM CDT

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Jamey Ronald Kinney of Fargo is facing Gross Sexual Imposition and Child Abuse charges, after a young girl claimed that she was sexually abused by him.

Remembering Dru Sjodin, 20 years after her body was found

Updated: Apr. 17, 2024 at 8:41 PM CDT

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On April 17, 2004, the body of UND student Dru Sjodin was found.

UPDATE: Lockdown lifted at Grand Forks Air Force Base

Updated: Apr. 17, 2024 at 2:37 PM CDT

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Security forces received a report of a single gunshot near the medical clinic.

One arrested after stealing vehicle, leading Jamestown Police on pursuit

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 3:47 PM CDT

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Jamestown police responded to the 2200 block of 5th Street Northeast just after 12 p.m. after a woman called and reported her vehicle was stolen.

Nearly $3M awarded to Grand Forks airport, moving forward with potential upgrades

Updated: Apr. 15, 2024 at 10:44 PM CDT

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The money will be used for the reconstruction of 4,206 feet of runway.

Moorhead murder suspect found guilty in Minneapolis murder

Updated: Apr. 15, 2024 at 9:44 PM CDT

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Idris Haji-Mohamed also faces a first-degree murder charge in Clay County District Court.

Grand Forks man hurt after collision with train

Updated: Apr. 15, 2024 at 8:29 PM CDT

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A Grand Forks man was driving a Nissan Altima northbound on the Highway 75 bypass when it collided with a BNSF train.

UPDATE: Man arrested for DWI in fatal Ulen car crash

Updated: Apr. 14, 2024 at 2:27 PM CDT

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The crash happened northwest of Ulen around 11:40 p.m. Saturday.