Drug ring 'muscle' man sentenced to 30 years in prison for Moorhead ransom kidnapping

A North Dakota man who authorities say was the "muscle" for a drug trafficking ring was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a brazen ransom kidnapping in Moorhead, Minn. where the victim was allegedly held over a $6,000 drug debt.

Blowing dust triggers air quality alert for parts of Minnesota until Friday night

Strong winds and blowing dust in the forecast have led the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to issue an air quality alert for the northwest and west central parts of the state until Friday night.

Isadora Wengel disappearance: Fargo police believe man dismembered body

The Fargo Police Department says it has arrested and charged a 21-year-old man in connection with the disappearance and death of Isadora Wengel.

Blizzard warning issued in Dakotas

Blizzard warnings are in effect for parts of both North and South Dakota, creating dangerous conditions for drivers on Thursday morning.

Champlin man drowns saving dog stuck on ice during North Dakota hunting trip

A Minnesota man tragically drowned while trying to rescue a dog in the Eszlinger Waterfowl Production Area in North Dakota last week, according to the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office.

Fargo apartment shooting homicide: 'Reckless conduct not acceptable'

Police say they believe the victim and potential suspect knew each other, and could be related to an earlier shooting in the area.

How new research led to North Dakota tornado's EF5 upgrade

A powerful tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, causing significant damage and leading to a rare EF5 classification after new research. Here's what went into the new research that led to the upgraded classification.

Deadly North Dakota tornado upgraded to EF5
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A powerful tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, causing significant damage and leading to a rare EF5 classification after new research. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down how the research led to the upgrade.

Deadly North Dakota tornado upgraded to EF5, the first in US in 12 years

A deadly tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20 has been upgraded to an EF5, marking the first EF5 tornado in the United States in 12 years.

Controversial data center coming on ND: Harwood mayor responds
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Harwood, North Dakota's mayor joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss a controversial data center that's under construction in the city.

Fargo PD investigates separate violent assault on same night of deadly shootings

Fargo police announced Wednesday they are investigating a separate violent assault that happened on the same night as two deadly shootings in the city.

Fargo shootings update: 1 suspect arrested, 1 still at large

Authorities in Fargo say one suspect has been arrested and another is still at large after two shootings early Sunday morning left two people dead, and two others hurt in what is believed to be an ongoing feud.

Fargo police seek public’s help in locating shooting suspect

Fargo police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a weekend shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.

Separate Fargo shootings leave 2 dead, 2 injured

Two people were killed, and two were injured in two separate Fargo, North Dakota shootings early Sunday morning.

Paraglider strikes power line, crashes into river: Video

A paraglider struck a power line and crashed into the Red River in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was all captured on video.

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A paraglider struck a power line and fell into the Red River in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Video captured the moment the paraglider's parachute hit the power lines, causing a spark, before crashing into the river. The paraglider wasn't injured.

Watch: Doorbell camera captures glimpse of giant wall cloud

A powerful EF-3+ tornado struck the rural town of Enderlin, North Dakota, late Friday night, killing three people and causing significant damage.