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North Dakota Named One Of The States With The Lowest Tobacco Tax Rate

Contributing factors include low taxes on tobacco and not raising the purchasing age to 21

January 24, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A report from the American Lung Association has found that North Dakota is ranked 48th out of all 50 states, with one of the lowest state tobacco taxes. The state saw a $3.2 million decrease in funding for tobacco prevention programs during 2017. North Dakota received a Grade “F” for low state tobacco taxes and for not raising…

The Biz: Toys R Us Stores in South Dakota, Minnesota Closing, Starbucks Employees Get Good News

Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon said tough decisions are required to save Toys R Us

January 24, 2018

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NATIONAL — The Toys R Us store in Fargo will remain open but the store in Rapid City, South Dakota is closing. It is among 180 stores being closed around the country. Four locations in the Twin Cities also made the closure list. Toys R Us is being squeezed by Amazon.com and huge chains like Walmart. It will begin closing…

SWAT Team, Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Stocking Lake Near Menhaga

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded and found the man near the lake

January 24, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WADENA COUNTY, Minn. — Authorities were called out after a domestic disturbance east of Menahga and a man with a gun walking along the north shores of Stocking Lake. The victim called 911 just after 3 o’clock saying her significant other had left the residence on foot with a firearm. A CodeRED message was sent to people in the…

Home Inspection Horror Stories: Mousecubes and Other Matters

Don't let low inventory lead you to a new home purchase that's a house of horrors.

January 24, 2018

Emily Welker,

Lars Knobloch is honest about his intentions in posting his new home inspections video series, “Lars Knows,” on Facebook. “We’re trying to scare people,” he said, when he sat down with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker live in studio. “We’re trying to show people what to watch out for.” Knobloch, an inspector with Nordic Inspections, serves the Fargo area and…

Returning North Dakota National Guardsman Surprises Daughters at LPA Elementary

He is one of around 150 Happy Hooligans returning from a six month mission to southwest Asia

January 23, 2018

TJ Nelson,

AUDUBON, Minn. — It was a big surprise for the daughters of an airman with the North Dakota National Guard. Senior Master Sgt. Travis Schauer of the 119th Wing Civil Engineering Squad surprised his two oldest daughters at Lake Park Audubon Elementary. Schauer just returned home this morning and was greeted by his wife and youngest daughter at Hector in…

Food Trends from Around the Country Come to Winterfest 2018

some say it'll help both restaurants and tourism in the metro

January 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Some of the hottest new trends in the restaurant business were brought to Fargo at Winterfest 2018. Some say it takes a little thing called magic to bring food from the farm to that plate at your favorite restaurant. “To me that process is magical, that is works as well as it does. They don’t know all the…

Influenza Cases are on the Rise in North Dakota

The North Dakota Department of Health says there are about 2,520 cases reported so far this season

January 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — We’re in the middle of the flu season and this year, we’re seeing an even larger number of people infected with the virus in the state of North Dakota. “Right now, influenza is widespread across North Dakota,” said Jill Baber, the Influenza Surveillance Coordintor at the North Dakota Department of Health. “We have had about 2,520 cases reported…

Airline Passengers Headed to Minneapolis Stranded at Hector International

The Winter Storm In Minnesota Causes Six Flights to Land At The Hector International Airport

January 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Monday night’s winter storm in Minnesota caused six different flights to take an unexpected stop in Fargo at Hector International Airport. While two flights were able to head off Monday night, passengers on the other flights were forced to stay overnight in Fargo and depart Tuesday morning. A line this long is a sight rarely seen at Hector…

THE BIZ: History-Making Model Pulls Out of Ad, Ulta Accused of Selling Used Makeup, King of Beers is De-Throned

According to Beer Marketer Insight, beer sales overall dipped in the U.S. in 2017

January 23, 2018

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NATIONAL — British beauty blogger, Amena Khan, is pulling out of L’oreal Paris’ hair-care ads after she is accused of being “anti-Israel.” Khan announced on her Instagram page she would no longer be a part of the campaign due to some tweets she wrote in 2014. The tweets have since been deleted but Khan says they do not represent the…

Radio FM Media and Preference Employment Solutions Put On Biggest Job Fair Of The Year

more than 50 employers were in attendance

January 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Sometimes it isn’t always easy to look for that first or even next job. That’s why Radio FM Media and Preference Employment Solutions sponsored one of the biggest job fairs of the year at the Ramada. More than 50 employers from around town including Cash Wise, OPP Construction and U.S. Bank were in attendance. Aside from meeting employers,…