(Learfield) –Becker County is seeking state disaster assistance after a tornado damaged more than 100 homes near Detroit Lakes.
The tornado had winds estimated at up to 115 miles an hour, causing its heaviest damage around Big Floyd Lake. Several people suffered minor injuries, but there were no fatalities. Officials say repairs to homes and shorelines could take months.
The county has declared a local state of emergency.
Becker County Seeking Disaster Assistance After Tornado Near Detroit Lakes
(Learfield) -Becker County is seeking state disaster assistance after a tornado damaged more than 100 homes near Detroit Lakes. The tornado had winds estimated at up to 115 miles an hour, causing its heaviest damage around Big Floyd Lake. Several peo...
1h ago
Congresswomen Fedorchak and Fischbach Introduce Diesel Engine Flexibility Act
(KNOX/WZFG) -North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach have introduced the Diesel Engine Flexibility Act. This would make Environmental Protection Agency guidance into federal law for diesel exhaust flu...
1h ago
North Dakota Leaders Pay Tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham
(KFYR) - North Dakota leaders are remembering U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham following his death Saturday. Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed U.S. and North Dakota flags to fly at half-staff until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, in accordance with a directive fro...
2h ago
Bison Carcasses Spilled Onto I-94 East Saturday
(KNOX) - North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers responded to a large debris spill on Saturday on I-94 East. The spill happened in a construction zone between Veterans Boulevard and 45th Street in West Fargo/Fargo. A witness reported that a semi pulling...
2h ago
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
