STEPHANIE GOETZ
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
Nurses deal with spike in sick students
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The seasonal flu, H1-N1, and sicknesses like strep are increasing in area schools. Some are seeing a huge spike, while others are reaping the benefits of informed parents. School nurses at places like Fargo South say they are seeing a steady stream of students, about 50 more a day, coming in with everything from coughs and aches, to a high fever.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 19, 2009
New rules in place at nursing homes to keep the flu at bay
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - There is new rules in place in some area nursing homes, to try and keep the flu bug at bay. But surprisingly, they're not worried about H1-N1.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 13, 2009
City of Lisbon to raise sales tax to pay for roads damaged during spring flooding
Lisbon, ND (WDAY TV) - The city of Lisbon is raising its sales tax to pay for flood-damaged roads. They say FEMA's road repair estimates came up 230-thousand dollars short from what the city says needs to be fixed. Now, the city's taxpayers will make up the difference.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 12, 2009
Salvation Army predicts record year
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - As its Season of Hope campaign starts, the Salvation Army in Fargo is getting much busier. Officials say this could be a record setting year. The type of person asking for help has changed. Salvation Army officials say they're seeing about 10 more people coming in daily for things like rent and prescription assistance.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 07, 2009
Landowners' concerns over future wind farm
Fergus Falls, Minn. (WDAY TV) - A proposed 40 turbine wind farm in Otter Tail County is causing local landowners to take their concerns straight to the otter tail county board. Each farmer and business owner gave a different reason why the board should reconsider allowing the turbines to move in or even create laws to make sure each are put in the right place.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 06, 2009
Snow hits ND, winter preparations in full swing
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - With snow already in the state, people and businesses are wasting no time getting ready for winter. Last year's rough winter has people thinking snow much earlier. It may not look like the kind of weather that would make you want to get one of these, but that doesn't mean questions and customers aren't flying in.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 05, 2009
After beet truck rollover, official remind drivers to be safe
(WDAY TV) - Two people are injured after a beet truck rolled in Wilkin County early this morning. The accident happened just after 1:00 o'clock at the intersection of County Road 8 and County Road 17. That's about 3-and-a-half-miles east of Doran, Minnesota.
By Stephanie Goetz , October 01, 2009
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