Kjersti Maday

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Multimedia Journalist at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead

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10-hour standoff in Jamestown ends with child safe, suspect jailed

1 week ago | inforum.com | Kjersti Maday

JAMESTOWN — Authorities in Jamestown responded to a standoff on Wednesday, June 18, that lasted 10 hours and involved a 2-year-old child, forcing a lockdown at a mobile home park. Police were called to a home at 1818 Western Park Village just before 2 a.m. after receiving a report that a woman inside was being threatened by a man. Officers say the suspect, 30-year-old Jacob Schmitt, allegedly threatened to kill the woman and was reportedly on drugs.
Fargo cancer survivor shares story of hope after 55-day hospital stay

1 week ago | inforum.com | Kjersti Maday

FARGO — When Pam Matchie-Thiede was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2018, she feared it was a death sentence. But thanks to the team at Sanford Health’s Roger Maris Cancer Center, she has been in remission for the last two years. “I love them,” said Matchie-Thiede, referring to the staff at the Fargo-based cancer center. Matchie-Thiede said she initially resisted treatment after watching her mother suffer through chemotherapy.
Fargo Cars and Coffee celebrates Father’s Day in Dilworth

1 week ago | inforum.com | Kjersti Maday

DILWORTH — This year marked the second Fargo Cars and Coffee Father’s Day event. The free event welcomed both car collectors and car enthusiasts Sunday, June 15, at the Dilworth Rail District. About 150 cars were on display, and event organizers say nearly 300 people stopped by to check them out — and sip on some coffee while they did. Many likely needed the fuel, as the event started at 8:30 a.m. and wrapped up a few hours later at 11.
N.D.'s Braunberger, Minn.'s Rasmusson condemn attacks, call for unity in divided times

1 week ago | inforum.com | Kjersti Maday

FARGO — Lawmakers from both sides of the Red River and both sides of the aisle are speaking out about the assassination of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and attempted assassination of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, that have shaken the political community. They say the shootings appear to be “politically motivated” and are a clear sign that political divisions in the country have reached a boiling point.
DNR dog helps sniff out zebra mussels in Minnesota lakes

2 weeks ago | twincities.com | Kjersti Maday

DETROIT LAKES — When you go to launch your boat or jet ski this summer in Minnesota, instead of the usual human Department of Natural Resources officer inspection, you might get one from a dog. Jake Swedberg and his dog, Axel, are on the hunt — searching not for wild game, narcotics, or a dead body, but for zebra mussels. “The public tend to get down on, you know, us looking for aquatic invasive species on their boat.
Veterans lead motorcycle ride and flag exchange ahead of Flag Day

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Kjersti Maday

FARGO — A group of local veterans is spreading patriotism across the state with a two-day motorcycle ride and flag exchange ahead of Flag Day. The Fargo chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association has teamed up with Scheels to collect old, worn-out American flags and replace them with new ones for free. The ride began Thursday, June 12, at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Scheels on 45th Street in Fargo.
Local refugee leaders push back on Trump's travel ban

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Kjersti Maday

FARGO — President Trump’s travel ban is now in effect, barring citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States and placing heightened restrictions on seven others. The new policy affects Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Additional restrictions apply to travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. The ban took effect just after midnight Monday.
THC shop employees brace for sales hit as state cannabis tax set to rise

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Kjersti Maday

MOORHEAD — A bill raising Minnesota’s cannabis tax by 50% is headed to Gov. Tim Walz’s desk, sparking concern among THC shop owners and employees. The bill would raise the tax on marijuana and hemp-derived cannabinoid products from 10% to 15%. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, this change would give Minnesota one of the highest cannabis tax rates in the nation, after previously being among the lowest.
New Drekker lager features climate-friendly Kernza grain

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Kjersti Maday

FARGO — A new beer brewed with an eco-friendly grain is making its debut Tuesday night at Brewhalla, thanks to a partnership between Drekker Brewing and researchers behind a sustainable crop called Kernza. Drekker’s new lager features Kernza, a perennial grain known for its environmental benefits such as preventing erosion and improving soil health. The beer’s launch coincides with “Kernza-Con,” a three-day conference hosted at North Dakota State University.
F-M housing market stays steady despite national shift

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Kjersti Maday

FARGO — While home sellers now outnumber buyers by the widest margin in over a decade nationwide, real estate experts in the Fargo-Moorhead area say the local market remains balanced. Aruna Hagen, an agent with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, said the national trend is showing signs of a buyer’s market. But in the F-M area, things are holding steady. “I would not say it’s a seller’s market or a buyer’s market,” Hagen said. “It’s very stable. It’s very equal. Good houses are out there.