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Fargo Man Sentenced In Fight That Turned Fatal

The 29 year old will serve 14 years in prison, along with 3 years probation for his guilty plea of manslaughter.

Daniel Habiger appears in Cass County Court on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. David Samson / The ForumFARGO, ND — Daniel Benjamin Habiger was sentenced in a Cass County Court to 17 years in jail for his role in a fatal fight. The 29 year old will serve 14 years in prison, along with 3 years probation for his guilty plea…

Salvation Army Sets Goal For Red Kettle Campaign

Major Vangie O'Neil says the goal is the same as last year's campaign, which raised about $856,000.

FARGO, ND – The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army hopes to raise $900,000 during this year’s annual Red Kettle Campaign, which kicked off Thursday at West Acres Shopping Center. Major Vangie O’Neil says the goal is the same as last year’s campaign, which raised about $856,000. The Salvation Army uses the money to help with many needs including emergency rental assistance, utility bills,…

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Selected In North Dakota

The companies were chosen by a review panel.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota’s Health Department has selected companies to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Grand Forks and Williston. The companies were chosen by a review panel. They’ll now be invited to move forward with the registration process. It’s the latest development in the state’s ongoing efforts to set up a system for medical marijuana, which voters approved…

NDSU Volleyball Hitting Reset Button after Regular-Season Play

The Bison are the six-seed in the Summit League Tournament

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU volleyball squeaked its way into the Summit League Tournament as the six seed. With the opportunity to continue the season, the mindset is to hit the reset button. Anything that happened in the regular season now has no meaning, according to the team. Any squad has a chance to make a run. Going into Denver this…

Dog Dies in Abercrombie House Fire

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. – Officials are investigating a house fire in Abercrombie claiming the life of  a dog. It happened around 2:30 PM Wednesday on the 400 block of 1st Street North. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says the owner wasn’t at home when the fire started. Authorities believe the fire started in the kitchen, but the cause is unknown. No…

LIVE: Coping With Loss Over The Holidays

Bereavement Specialist Helps People Deal With Loss During Holiday Season

  Connie DeKrey, bereavement specialist with Hospice of the Red River Valley, joins Adam with tips on how to cope with loss during the holiday season. Loss can be felt more severely during the holidays. A joyous time can bring out greater feelings of loss and hopelessness. DeKrey says it’s important to manage your energy well during the holidays. They…

UND FB Seniors Not Ready To Leave Season Behind Yet

Brady Oliveira wants to get to the playoffs to cap off his UND Career

  GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota football just wants its chance. Finishing 7-and-4 with a win this weekend will certainly help the Fighting Hawks make the playoffs, but it isn’t certain. The ultimate goal is to survive and advance. For seniors like Brady Oliveira it’s about leaving a legacy. With a chance at the playoffs, another game would put a…

Otter Tail County Raises Age To Buy Tobacco Products To 21

The ordinance goes into effect on January 1, 2019.

FERGUS FALLS, MN – The Otter Tail County Board voted unanimously to raise the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. The ordinance goes into effect on January 1, 2019. The risk of lung problems, as well as the growing number of high school students using other tobacco products like JUUL and e–cigarettes, prompted many community members to…

MN DNR Completes Environmental Review of Red River Diversion Project

The DNR in October 2016 denied a permit for the original project, leading a federal judge to stop construction that had started southwest of Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed its environmental review of a revised Red River diversion project, which will help determine whether the agency will issue a permit for the channel around the flood-prone Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota area. The DNR in October 2016 denied a permit for the original project, leading a federal judge…

LIVE: World Diabetes Day Helps Unite People Dealing With Lifelong Disease

World Diabetes Day In November 14th

  JDRF Volunteer Advocate and mother to a daughter with type one diabetes Danelle Johnson joins Adam to spread the word about World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14th, the birthday of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best and John James Rickard Macleod, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922….