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Do you know of an outstanding student-athlete in your town?WDAZ wants to recognize student-athletes around the area for their hard work in sports, academics... → Read More
Good looks for a great cause
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - Thursday evening featured some high fashion, high above Grand Forks.WDAZ anchor Stacie Van Dyke hosted hundreds of people on top... → Read More
Good looks for a great cause
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - Thursday evening featured some high fashion, high above Grand Forks.WDAZ anchor Stacie Van Dyke hosted hundreds of people on top... → Read More
Motorcyclist killed at Grand Forks intersection
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - An intersection that is notorious for crashes claimed a life Thursday.Police say a 29-year-old Bemidji man disregarded a traffic... → Read More
Sheriff's deputy injured near Baudette
BAUDETTE, MN (WDAZ-TV) - A sheriff's deputy is fighting for his life.State patrol says Lake of the Woods County Sheriff's deputy Bradley Abbey sustained life... → Read More
Altru hopes to demolish main clinic by year’s end
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - Still many unanswered questions about the future of Altru's main clinic.As you may remember, the main clinic building was closed... → Read More
Manhunt underway near Grand Forks airport
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - A manhunt is underway Thursday night following a wild high speed chase.It ended a few miles west of the airport where the car was... → Read More
BNSF employees and their families get special trip
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - Hundreds of local families took a trip they won't forget.BNSF employees and their families hitched a ride on a train made up of vintage passenger cars for Employee Appreciation Day.The two-and-a-half-hour train ride to western North Dakota featured drinks, snacks, and activities... → Read More
Kennedy Bridge being moved, closing temporarily
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - Construction will cause a major bridge to close completely, overnight.At 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening, Kennedy Bridge construction... → Read More
Escaped state hospital inmate believed to be heading to Devils Lake area
JAMESTOWN, ND (WDAZ-TV) - An inmate is on the loose after escaping from a fenced outdoor enclosure.Desiree McKay, 33, escaped from the state hospital in Jamestown... → Read More
Stretch of I-29 closes after semi catches fire near Manvel
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - A busy night on I-29 near Grand Forks.A semi carrying hay bales caught fire around 9 p.m. Wednesday on I-29 south between the Manvel and Grand Forks exits.By the time crews got there it was fully engulfed. The driver made it out safe.No word on what sparked the fire. Both... → Read More
86-year-old local man receives his high school diploma
WARREN, MN (WDAZ-TV) - A lifelong dream is complete for one local veteran.86-year-old Neil Anderson graduated from Warren-Alvarado-Oslo High School over the weekend.As a member of the U.S. Army he was called to the Korean War just before graduation. When he got out, Anderson considered going back to... → Read More
WDAZ programming changes during NBA Finals
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - Basketball fans, get excited - you can watch the NBA Finals on Your Home Team.The Finals begin Thursday, June 1. WDAZ News at 10 will air on the Justice Network, 8-2 over the air and 592 on Midco.A simulcast with WDAY will air on WDAZ after each game. → Read More
Drivers surprised by seniors offering ice cream
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - A bunch of local drivers got a pleasant surprise this afternoon.It's called "Treats on the Street." Residents of the Grand Forks Senior Center and volunteers, including some from the Grand Forks Police Department, handed out ice cream to anyone and everyone on the... → Read More
VFW planting 3,000 flags to remember area veterans
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (WDAZ-TV) - Honoring those who served.On Thursday, East Grand Forks VFW Post 3817 spent the day putting American flags on grave markers in cemeteries on both sides of the river in honor of Memorial Day.Overall they will place 3,000 flags, a task that takes a week to complete. The... → Read More
SUV slams through fence into Walnut Street home
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - A close call for some homeowners Thursday.An SUV went flying through their yard on Walnut Street in Grand Forks. It struck a tree,... → Read More
Cashing in on the craze: Fidget spinners hottest item at local hardware store
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (WDAZ-TV) - People are flocking to a local hardware store, and the reason might surprise you.Fidget spinners just happen to be Hardware... → Read More
Grand Forks students raising awareness for the homeless
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - If you went through downtown Wednesday, you likely saw high school students holding signs to raise awareness for the homeless as... → Read More
Red River students battle it out in cupcake war
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - What a sweet way to end the school year.Students at Red River High School squared off in a cupcake war based off the TV show.Teachers... → Read More
City asks residents for help in drug fight
GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) - Taking action to battle the war on drugs.Grand Forks mayor Michael Brown and the city council are holding the first ever Call to... → Read More