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January 2, 2024 3:10 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Highs in the 20s this week plus a chance of snow

Happy New Year!

by Amy Felegy

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December 29, 2023 3:31 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: How (and where) to ring in the New Year

As we ring in the New Year, take a look back at Minnesota’s top stories, weather events and MPR News staff picks of 2023.

by Amy Felegy

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December 28, 2023 3:35 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Goodbye ice storm, hello fog

Power is still out for many and could last through the weekend. It will be a foggy Thursday and Friday.

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December 27, 2023 1:23 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Weathering this weather

A flood warning and power outage caused by an ice storm are making for an eventful weather week in the area.

by Amy Felegy

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December 27, 2023 7:23 AM

Thousands remain without power in wake of ice storm in eastern North Dakota

Thousands of homes and businesses in eastern North Dakota remained without power Wednesday in the wake of freezing rain that left an inch of ice in some communities.

by Andrew Krueger

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December 26, 2023 6:10 PM

Rain triggers rare flood warning for the Red River at Fargo-Moorhead

Nearly 2 inches of rain fell on frozen ground since Saturday, much like a spring event. But this late in the year it’s rare for the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning for Fargo-Moorhead.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 26, 2023 1:54 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Ice storm through Tuesday night

It’s messy out there. An ice storm will make travel difficult to impossible across parts of the region, with likely power outages and tree damage.

by Amy Felegy

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December 11, 2023 5:20 PM

Fargo police: Missing 6-year-old found safe

Fargo authorities earlier Monday afternoon asked for the public’s help finding Cayne Liske who was last seen in South Fargo. Police said later Monday the boy had been located and is safe.

by MPR News Staff

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December 8, 2023 4:00 AM

North Dakota researchers find cost-effective way to extract rare-earth elements from coal

The U.S. is trying to reduce its dependence on China for the critical minerals and rare-earth elements needed to build everything from batteries for electric vehicles to military weapons systems. Part of the solution might come from a new extraction process developed in North Dakota.

by Dan Gunderson