Early morning West Fargo fire rips through multi-unit condo (ND)

A West Fargo fire displaced several residents after it ripped through a condo building.  A spokesperson with the City of West Fargo says they fire began at approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday morning at 237 12th ½ Avenue East. Crews arrived to large flames and smoke pouring from the roof of the building. A ladder truck […]

Bismarck Fire Department responds to early-morning condo fire (ND)

According to a report from the BFD, at approximately 3:40 a.m, the Central Dakota Communications Center received a report of a fire in a condominium in the 100 block of Bismarck’s Riverside Park Road. As they arrived on the scene, Bismarck fire crews found a smoldering fire   Read the article………………………..

Bismarck Fire Department responds to fire at condo (ND)

The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a fire at a condo Saturday afternoon.  Fire officials say they received a report of an explosion and a deck on fire in the 1100 block of Jefferson Avenue just before 4:30 p.m.    Read the entire article……………………………….

Grand Forks condo complex heavily damaged by fire (ND)

The Grand Forks Fire Department battled a south side condo fire Tues. afternoon. Crews were notified of the blaze shortly before 12:30.  Flames were visible from the roof area of Unit C of the Cherry Arms Condominiums on the 3400-3500 block of Cherry St. Multiple trucks were utilized in extinguishing the fire at the twelve-plex […]

Condo building evacuated for gas leak on Christmas night (ND)

A gas leak was reported at 4:52 p.m. Wednesday at Cedarholm Condos, 3002 10th St. N. in Fargo. Its residents were evacuated, according to Captain Ryan Viergutz with the Fargo Fire Department. He told a WDAY News crew on scene they have to dig through the frost to access the broken pipe.    Read the article…………………………..

McKenzie County HOA president accused of embezzling $30K (ND)

Police say the president of a McKenzie County homeowners association embezzled nearly $30,000 from the association.  Russell Winchester, 55, was charged Wednesday with making deceptive writings in excess of $10,000, theft of between $10,000 and $50,000 and forgery of between $10,000 and $50,000, all class B felonies. He was ordered held Wednesday on $100,000 bond.  […]

Condo association sues city, others for negligence (ND)

A Minot condominium association is seeking damages against a contractor, former resident and the city for a 2013 fire.  Stone Ridge Condominium Association is asking for a jury trial in a lawsuit filed Oct. 12. The City of Minot and defendant Karl Buechler, a former condominium resident, have submitted responses in North Central District Court […]

ND Supreme Court: Warrantless drug-sniffing dogs OK in condos

The North Dakota Supreme Court says it’s OK for police to bring drug-sniffing dogs into privately owned condominiums without a warrant.  The opinion posted last week rejected an appeal by Andrew Williams, a West Fargo man who was arrested for possession of marijuana after police brought the dog into a common hallway he shared with […]