North Dakota
Firefighters fight house fire in Medina; no injuries reported
MEDINA, N.D. – No accidents have been reported after firefighters responded to a home fireplace right here on Friday, Jan. 20, in keeping with Austin Dockter, Medina fireplace chief.
Medina Hearth and Rescue responded to 407 Faculty Road in Medina at about 1:10 p.m. Friday, Dockter mentioned. A neighbor reported the fireplace.
“When firefighters arrived on scene, the fireplace appeared to have began on the north finish of the property and rapidly unfold to the home,” he mentioned.
He mentioned the property features a two-stall storage connected to the home with a porch and breezeway between the home and storage. He mentioned there is no such thing as a exhausting proof on the place the fireplace began however the storage “was the suspicion” of the place it began.
The hearth has been contained, however firefighters will proceed to observe it for the remainder of the night, Dockter mentioned.
He mentioned the residents have been house when the fireplace began. He mentioned there have been some pets in the home however from what he’s conscious of all of them are accounted for.
The American Purple Cross was on scene providing support to the residents. He mentioned he wasn’t positive if the residents had wherever to remain.
“I do know they’ll’t keep the place they’re,” he mentioned.
The reason for the fireplace is beneath investigation. With out the results of an official investigation, Dockter mentioned his educated guess is that home is a complete loss.
“I don’t assume there shall be something salvageable,” he mentioned.
The Cleveland Rural Hearth Division and Woodworth Hearth Division offered mutual support.
“We rely closely on mutual support in conditions like this, so we have been lucky to have them accessible right this moment,” Dockter mentioned.
He mentioned the snow was a problem for firefighters to get entry to the fireplace. He mentioned the property is on a nook lot and there are a number of outbuildings.
“The snow that has been moved on the town this 12 months simply offers a problem to get shut on scene,” he mentioned. “Depth of the snow, distances from the fireplace hydrants having to go down the roads moderately than throughout yards with hoses and gear, it offers just a bit harder entry in a scenario like this.”
The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Workplace and Medina Ambulance additionally responded to the scene.
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United Liberian Association of North Dakota to celebrate Liberia Independence Day
Fargo — “We have been in the Fargo Moorhead area, you know, most of the time. You know the community. You know our host. They don’t see us. You know, very often. we want to ensure that, you know, we showcase, you know, the number of people, the Liberian people, that live here,” said Zlandorper Behyee, Treasurer of ULAND.
The United Liberian Association of North Dakota is celebrating Liberia Independence Day in Fargo for the 15th year, and organizers say instead of a hosting it in a community hall, they’re bringing the festivities outdoors.
“We’re looking at unity, coming together, bringing our community together, recognition and also diversity within our community where we live,” said ULAND President Ebenezer Saye.
Liberia was the first nation on the African continent to gain its independence from the U.S. on July 26, 1847.
Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, the organization will host a soccer game for boys and girls at the Pepsi Soccer Complex in north Fargo.
At 5 p.m., there will be a formal program with city officials.
Throughout the festivities, organizers say there will be African music, food, and traditions.
My name is Anne Sara, better known as Sara.
I was born an only child in Port-au-prince, Haiti and moved to the U.S at the age of 2.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is where I was raised.
After graduating with my bachelor degree at Albright College, I moved to Florida to continue my studies.
WDAY is the reason why I moved to North Dakota.
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North Dakota State Fair kicks off Friday
MINOT, N.D. (Valley News Live) – The 2024 North Dakota State Fair opens on Friday, July 19, and runs through July 27 with a lineup packed full of entertainment, rides, and family fun.
Fair organizers say the Grandstand Showpass is your ticket to some hot acts in the country music scene, such as Lainey Wilson, Sawyer Brown, Turnpike Troubadours, and Thomas Rhett, along with a demolition derby and the MHA Indian Horse Relay. You can catch all of the acts with the Showpass for $130.
Single ticket shows are also available, including Mötley Crüe with special guest White Reaper, Machine Gun Kelly with Shaboozey opening the show, and hip-hop icon Lil Wayne.
Tickets are available for $85 for Mötley Crüe, $75 for Machine Gun Kelly, and $65 for Lil Wayne, with both standing room and reserved seating options available.
A season gate pass for all nine days at the fair costs $25. You get tickets online by using the “TICKETS” link at www.ndstatefair.com
It’s the 59th year of the North Dakota State Fair tradition in Minot. Fair officials say they drawing over 300,000 visitors annually.
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North Dakota delegates react to former President Trump’s RNC speech
MILWAUKEE (KFYR/KMOT) – The Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday with former President Donald Trump accepting the Republican nomination for president.
We got the chance Thursday night to speak with members of the North Dakota delegation. When we spoke to the delegates, they talked about the enthusiasm that former President Trump brought onto the stage just a week after that assassination attempt on his life.
“Well, it was exciting. He told his story in a very frank way. And it sounds like a very unique way he’s done. It’s not like he’s going to tell it that way again,” said Ben Koppelman, delegate.
“His message was amazing is we just got to make this country great again and get back to what we’re good at working hard drilling for oil, just making America great again,” said Mary Graner, delegate.
“Well, it was longer than I thought it was going to be for sure. But, you know, he gets portrayed as the guy that sows division, and he did just the opposite,” said Scott Louser, delegate.
“Amazing. I mean, breathtaking. It was so awesome. You just felt full of hope and gratitude and promise for our country,” said Wendi Baggaley, delegate.
We spoke with more of our delegates about a whole range of topics, and we will have more follow-ups in the coming days.
Copyright 2024 KFYR. All rights reserved.
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