STEPHANIE GOETZ
ND approaches the record of highway deaths as the holiday travel season begins
(WDAY TV) - It's been one of the deadliest years on North Dakota roads in almost 30 years, but officers say many these devastating accidents could have been avoided. With the busy thanksgiving holiday closing in, officers are gearing up.By Stephanie Goetz , November 19, 2009
Missing Dilworth girl found at Walmart in Detroit Lakes
DILWORTH - Justine Opatril, who had been missing for a day, was found Tuesday evening at the Walmart in Detroit Lakes.
By Forum staff reports , November 17, 2009
3 hospitalized after car accident near Casselton
Casselton, ND (WDAY TV) - Three cars lost control on the interstate, after a farm truck spilled wet distillers grain, a by-product of ethanol. Four people, including a three year old, were sent to the hospital in the crash.
By Stephanie Goetz , November 16, 2009
Fire claims gathering place for small town
Oakes, ND (WDAY TV) - It was a long, hard night for fire crews in Oakes. Dozens of homes were evacuated as crews battled a massive gas station fire overnight. Around 9:00 Tuesday, a city policeman drove by and saw smoke coming from the back side of the south side Tesoro gas station.
By Stephanie Goetz , November 11, 2009
Clay County homeowners hit by flood could get tax credit
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Hundreds of Clay County homeowners hit by the 2009 flood could soon get relief on their property taxes. The Disaster Credit is a one percent property tax credit of what was damaged as a result of the flood. So, depending on the amount that was damaged, homeowners could be getting hundreds of dollars in relief.
By Stephanie Goetz , November 10, 2009
Moorhead Police say a code red for armed robbery was not warranted
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - While MSUM students and faculty were alerted to the robbery by text messaging, residents in Moorhead found out mostly through TV, radio, and talking to neighbors.By Stephanie Goetz , November 09, 2009
Apartment residents shaken after armed robbery
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - An update on the armed robbery in Moorhead Sunday night, Moorhead Police say they've been interviewing witnesses, and following all possible leads. Three men pushed him into the apartment with two shotguns and a handgun in hand, and held a pizza delivery man there, with the two residents while the three men robbed the place.
By Stephanie Goetz , November 09, 2009
Restaurant workers arrested for being here illegally
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Eight men who worked for the new Fargo Mexican restaurant Casa Ramos has been arrested for being here illegally. Around 4:30 this morning, police responded to a call of a loud party at duplex at 412 7th Ave East in West Fargo.
By Stephanie Goetz , November 04, 2009
Oklahoma man suspected of Fargo murder waived extradition
An Oklahoma man suspected of killing a North Dakota dentist waived extradition on Monday.By Stephanie Goetz , November 02, 2009
Gattuso's father-in-law is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and burglary
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Late this evening police announced they've made a second arrest in Philip Gattuso's murder and it's Gattuso's father in law. 63-year old Gene Kirkpatrick is Gattuso's late wife's father. He's charged with conspiracy to commit murder and burglary. As you know, Gattuso was found dead in his ransacked home in south Fargo a week ago tonight.
By Christina Vaughn and Stephanie Goetz , November 02, 2009
Parents struggle with scandalous outfits dominating the shelves
(WDAY TV) - By now, many have finished scouring clothing racks for the perfect Halloween costume, but you may have had some trouble if you were looking for something that would cover you up. That's because more and more quote "sexy" or "scandalous" outfits are dominating the shelves and the age group for this risqué holiday garb is getting lower.By Stephanie Goetz , October 30, 2009
Fergus Falls Schools makes cuts to get out of statutory operating debt
Fergus Falls, Minn. (WDAY TV) - At a time when a lot of school districts are dealing with budget deficits, Fergus Falls is getting itself out of debt, but it hasn't been easy. The road towards black has and will continue to be a rocky one.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 28, 2009
Lidgerwood establishment back in business
Lidgerwood, ND (WDAY TV) - There is a place on Main Street in downtown Lidgerwood, where the locals can hang out again. Dee's Bar and Grill is back in business. The establishment burned to the ground during the spring flood. It’s the story of another beginning for Dee's.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 21, 2009
Wet weather slows harvest to a crawl
Breckenridge, Minn. (WDAY TV) - One of the worst years in decades, that's what some farmers are calling this year's corn and bean harvest. Last year's late harvest, the wet spring, the late summer, and the wet fall are hampering the harvest.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 20, 2009
MeritCare's Fargo hospitals restrict visitors
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - A number of hospitals in the region are taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of the flu. At MeritCare, there are new rules for those wanting to visit patients. The reason MeritCare has added these new restrictions is because they are seeing a record number of people coming here to the urgent care and hospital.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 19, 2009
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