Fargo
Coverage of Fargo in the Nexus archive.
- ‘All bets are off:’ Feds say Melvindale man threatened to shoot ICE agents
Michael Gary Petersen, a Melvindale man, is accused of posting public threats on Facebook, Threads, and TikTok to shoot Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, referencing violent movie scenes and altered quotes. Federal agents allege these posts followed a prior warning and a January 2026 search warrant. Petersen's social media accounts, linked to his filmmaking business Dark Fortress Pictures LLC, included captions and replies advocating violence against ICE officers.
- No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
The U.S. is experiencing record-breaking overnight temperatures this week, with over 90 records expected to be tied or broken. Health experts warn that high nighttime temperatures pose severe risks, particularly for vulnerable populations, as the body cannot cool down sufficiently. Cities across the South, Midwest, and Northeast are forecasted to remain above 70-80°F overnight, exacerbating heat-related health dangers.
- No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
The U.S. is experiencing record-breaking overnight temperatures, with over 90 records expected to be tied or broken. Health experts warn that high nighttime temperatures increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, as the body cannot cool down adequately. Cities like Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Fargo are among those facing dangerously warm nights.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Dakota’s state primary
North Dakota's state primary includes a U.S. House race with Julie Fedorchak facing Alex Balazs, a mayoral election in Fargo, and a constitutional amendment proposal. Most statewide offices are unopposed, and the election will use a nonpartisan mayoral race format due to recent changes in voting rules.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Dakota’s state primary
North Dakota’s state primary includes a U.S. House race between Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak and Alex Balazs, a constitutional amendment limiting future amendments to single subjects, and a mayoral election in Fargo. The primary also features unopposed races for some statewide offices and legislative primaries.