Isak Dinesen

Wausau

News/Sports MMJ at WDAY-TV (Fargo, ND)

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Highway officials warning of road buckling potential in extreme heat

1 week ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

FARGO — The North Dakota Department of Transportation says high temperatures have the potential to impact travelers, with the potential of roads buckling. A stretch of road on Interstate 29 southbound, north of Brookings, S.D., on Thursday, June 19, saw its pavement buckle, creating an unexpected bump in the road. Crews were able to patch up the road, but traffic was slowed in the area.
66 years of midwestern art on display at the Rourke in Moorhead

1 week ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

MOORHEAD — The Rourke Art Gallery and Museum hosted a preview of its 66th annual “Midwestern” exhibit on Wednesday night, June 18, ahead of its public opening. The 2025 showcase features prairie-themed works from 114 regional artists, with subjects ranging from grasses and landscapes to insects. The exhibit opens to the public for free beginning at 3 p.m. Thursday. Gallery leaders say the mix of returning and new artists makes the annual show unique, along with its evolving themes.
Moorhead vigil honors lives lost in political shooting

1 week ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

MOORHEAD — Minnesotans across the state paused on Wednesday night, June 18, to honor the lives of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were assassinated in their home by a masked gunman targeting lawmakers. In Moorhead, dozens gathered at Viking Ship Park for a candlelight vigil, standing in solidarity to remember the Hortmans. The event featured a wailing ritual symbolizing the grief and anger felt by many.
New and familiar abound at Shrine Bowl practice

1 week ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

MAYVILLE — Football is being played again in Mayville, two months before the 2025 high school football season begins. However, this week is dedicated to the efforts of senior football players from across the region, selected to play in the North Dakota Shrine Bowl. Some players, like Fargo Davies' Malachi Werremeyer, have former teammates alongside them, but for everyone, there is a lot of newness to go around during practice Tuesday, June 17.
'Democracy requires bravery': State political parties push forward with recruitment after shootings

1 week ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

BISMARCK — Party leaders on both sides of the aisle in North Dakota say now is still an important time for people to get involved in public office. Both Democratic and Republican leaders are continuing to recruit candidates, as safety concerns have gone up after Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman’s killing. The loss of the House Speaker Emerita and her husband, Mark, and the shooting of Minnesota State Sen.
Fargo police removed 23 illegal camps in May

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

FARGO — Fargo police removed 23 illegal campsites in May — nearly one per day — following a new city ordinance that went into effect May 1 prohibiting camping on city property. The update was shared Thursday, June 12, during a meeting of the Police Advisory and Oversight Board. Nine people were cited for failing to remove camps despite warnings, officials said. Police say they continue to monitor city parks and other public areas, conducting checks as recently as June 6.
Fargo's police oversight board may be disbanded

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

FARGO — The Fargo Police Advisory and Oversight Board may have held its final meeting Thursday night, June 12. Police Chief David Zibolski told members there could be an item at the next City Commission meeting to rescind the ordinance that created the board. The board did not hold a proper meeting during the first four months of 2025 due to either low attendance or a lack of topics to discuss. No meeting date was established for July.
Lawmakers approve $55M for mental health beds in Minnesota

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers have secured funding for more mental health beds at a state treatment facility, which they say is a significant win for correctional facilities working to divert individuals in crisis from jail. Just a week ago, county attorneys and sheriff’s officials from across the state called on lawmakers to fund more mental health beds in Minnesota. More than 10 hours into their special session Monday, June 9, lawmakers passed a bill to make it happen.
West Fargo weighs new rules for short-term rentals - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

West Fargo may soon restrict short-term rentals to only primary residences. A first reading passed 3-2; the second is set for June 16.
Frazee baseball rides 'underdog' role to state tournament, fueled by community support

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

FRAZEE — Tuesday morning marked the last practice for the Frazee Hornets on its home field before another bus trip; this time to the Class 1A state tournament. There have been several bus trips in the last month for Frazee, navigating through five games in the section tournament; the final two being played at Hellie Field in Pierz, which is about 30 minutes south of Brainerd.