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‘You couldn’t see anything’: Drivers react to blizzard that left hundreds of drivers stranded
According to Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol, they received hundreds of calls on stalled cars and stranded drivers. Some drivers were stuck in their cars for hours while others couldn’t see anything around them. → Read More
NDSU to cut jobs and two colleges
This decision comes after months of planning when budget cuts were announced in the fall last year. → Read More
WFPD Officer awarded the Purple Heart
The West Fargo Police Dept. awarded Officer Tim Brown with a Purple Heart. Officer Brown suffered a heart attack on October 31, 2021, while he was booking two women into the Cass County Jail. → Read More
Breckenridge man charged with Wahpeton murder
The Wahpeton Police Dept. announced that an arrest was made in the murder of Jeremiah Medenwald. 33-year-old Anthony Kruger of Breckenridge, MN, was charged with murder and reckless endangerment. → Read More
Bismarck man leads Minnesota and North Dakota law enforcement on chase
A Bismarck man lead law enforcement from Minnesota and North Dakota on a chase. A Minnesota state patrol trooper tried to pull over 34-year-old Joel Maye just after 2 p.m. for a suspected traffic violations. → Read More
‘They have to do something’: Car thefts a problem for residents and businesses
Car thefts have always been a problem and 2022 is no different, and across the nation there has been a surge of KIA Souls being stolen based off of a social media trend called ‘The KIA Challenge’. Marwan Ali, the owner of M.A. Auto Sales has had multiple cars stolen from his lot. → Read More
AAA reminding drivers and students about road safety
North Dakota and Minnesota roads are about to get more and more crowded as thousands of students and teachers return to school this month. This time of year is particularly dangerous due to the combination of drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists, who will share the road in the early morning and afternoon hours. → Read More
‘Bill, thanks for being with us’: Former Clay County Sheriff remembered by the community
The former sheriff was in the police force for over 40 years and served as the Clay County Sheriff from 2003 to 2018. His career was spent serving and helping the communities of Glyndon, Moorhead, Dilworth and many others. He ended up retiring in 2019, with Sheriff Empting taking over. Many have said that Bergquist left behind a lasting legacy. → Read More
VNL Whistleblower: Fargo Housing to remove tree of concern off 31st Ave. S.
A whistleblower reached out to Valley News Live about a tree near their home off of 31st Ave. S. Their concerns were about the potential damage that could happen if the tree fell over. Fargo Housing, who owns the land where the tree is at, confirmed to us that they have contracted a business to remove the tree this summer. → Read More
Residents of St. Thomas looking to save their school from being torn down
The residents of St. Thomas, ND, are trying to save their school which is slated to be demolished in July. → Read More
UPDATE: Drayton man dead after head-on collision on Hwy 66
A 65-year-old Drayton man is dead after a head-on collision with another driver at 7:43 p.m. on Friday night. The crash happened on Highway 66 two miles west of Drayton. → Read More
‘North Dakota is the land of extremes’: Weather causing challenges for local farmers
This spring has put some roadblocks in the way for farmers as they prepare to plant their fields. → Read More
UPDATE: Authorities identify victims in murder/suicide near Wadena
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has reported that two adults were found dead in rural Wadena, MN. → Read More
Blood donations needed after disruption from April blizzard
The blizzard that North Dakota faced this past week impacted many industries and services in the state. → Read More
First debate held for 2022 Fargo mayoral candidates
There are seven people running for the Fargo mayor seat and the first debate was held at the Sanctuary Event Center. → Read More
UPDATE: Apartment fire began on stovetop
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. → Read More
‘Help to bridge that gap’: FPD Advisory and Oversight Board set to start soon
The Fargo Police Advisory and Oversight Board is set to start soon, and the seven person team started their training this past week. Tonya Greywind is one of those members, who is tasked to help bridge the gap between the police force and the community. → Read More
Fargo woman shares story after being scammed by country singer impersonator
Scams can hit anyone. There are people out there on the internet trying to steal your money, information and identity. Cynthia Kile of Fargo was the target of a scam where she lost $900 to man impersonating country music star George Strait. → Read More
UPDATE: ‘I just want to know that he’s safe’: Missing Fargo man last seen in Arkansas
Authorities now confirm his body was found. → Read More
Freedom Convoy rolls through Fargo to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Truckers, drivers and many others gathered in Fargo to welcome in a freedom convoy. Many of the supporters echoed the same message that the convoy is trying to spread that they are wanting to protect their personal freedoms. → Read More