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West Fargo, North Dakota – Cass County authorities have arrested a North Dakota man accused of making bomb-related threats involving a daycare center in Kindred late last year, leading to school safety checks and a major law enforcement response across rural parts of the county. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies arrested 37-year-old Cody M. Weathermon on Monday afternoon. He is facing two felony terrorizing charges connected to an incident that occurred in December 2025. According to investigators, Weathermon allegedly contacted the Red River Regional Dispatch Center and made threatening comments concerning a bomb and a daycare center…

Fargo, North Dakota – Residents across Fargo may hear outdoor warning sirens sounding at different times during the week of May 25 through May 29 as the city conducts routine maintenance on its emergency alert system. According to the City of Fargo, crews will perform preventative maintenance on all 37 outdoor warning sirens throughout the city. During the maintenance work, individual sirens will be briefly activated during daytime hours as technicians test equipment and confirm the system is operating properly. City officials emphasized that these siren activations are planned and are not connected to actual emergencies. Residents who hear short siren…

Fargo, North Dakota – The City of Fargo is preparing to celebrate Arbor Day with a large community tree planting event that will bring together students, city officials, environmental groups, and park staff in an effort to strengthen the city’s urban forest. The Arbor Day celebration is scheduled for Friday, May 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Anderson Park Softball Complex located at 4200 23rd Avenue South, directly across from the Red River Zoo. The event is being organized through a partnership involving the City of Fargo Forestry Department, the Fargo Park District, River Keepers, and Fargo Public Schools. Officials…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen late Wednesday night in south Fargo. Authorities identified the missing teenager as Evey Parisien-Lafountain. According to police, she was last seen on May 20 at approximately 11 p.m. Officials described the case as a missing runaway investigation as officers continue searching for information about her whereabouts. Police said Evey is 5-foot-4 and weighs around 143 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing a gray zip-up hoodie along…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Police Department is celebrating one of its officers after Officer Josh Marlow received statewide recognition for his work fighting impaired driving and improving roadway safety across North Dakota. Officials announced that Marlow was named North Dakota’s Drug Recognition Expert of the Year during the Vision Zero Partner Conference held May 11 in Bismarck. The award is presented to law enforcement officers who show exceptional commitment to traffic safety, particularly through their work identifying drug-impaired drivers and helping reduce deadly crashes and serious injuries on North Dakota roads. The recognition was part of the Vision Zero…

Fargo, North Dakota – Authorities in Fargo are asking for the public’s help as they work to locate a missing woman who was last seen over the weekend in the southern part of the city. The Fargo Police Department announced that 46-year-old Ludmila Panushka has been reported missing. According to officials, she was last seen on Sunday, May 3, around 12 a.m. in south Fargo. Investigators have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, but police are urging residents to remain alert and report any information that may assist in locating her. Police ask residents to report any…

Fargo, North Dakota – Residents in Fargo may notice an increased law enforcement presence this week as specialized training exercises are carried out by the Red River Valley SWAT Team. Officials have confirmed that the drills will continue through Thursday, April 30, and will take place at multiple locations across the city. The training is designed to simulate real-world situations, allowing SWAT members to practice coordinated responses in controlled environments. While the activity may appear intense, authorities have made it clear that these exercises are planned and do not pose any danger to the public. Training schedule and what residents may…

Fargo, North Dakota – Emergency officials across Cass County are preparing residents for severe weather season with a coordinated test of the outdoor warning system set to take place on April 29 at 11:15 a.m. The drill will include communities such as Fargo and West Fargo and is part of North Dakota Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week. The full-system siren test is designed to ensure that emergency alerts are working properly across the region. At the same time, officials are urging residents to take the opportunity to review their own safety plans. This includes identifying shelter areas in homes or workplaces and…

Fargo, North Dakota – Authorities in Fargo are asking for help from the public as efforts continue to locate a missing woman whose disappearance has raised concern among investigators. The Fargo Police Department confirmed that 54-year-old Robin Heinonen has been reported missing after she was last seen earlier this year. According to officials, Heinonen was last seen on Sunday, March 1, at around 3 p.m. in the southern part of the city. Since that time, there has been no confirmed update on her location, prompting police to reach out for assistance in gathering information that could help locate her. Public urged…

West Fargo, North Dakota – Drivers in West Fargo should prepare for changes in their daily routes as a key intersection and surrounding roads are set to close for construction. City officials announced that beginning Monday, April 27, the intersection of 12th Avenue North and 9th Street Northeast, including the roundabout, will be shut down as part of the larger 9th Street NE corridor reconstruction project. The closure is part of a broader effort to improve infrastructure along the corridor, with work expected to continue through late May. If weather conditions allow, the project is scheduled to be completed by Tuesday,…