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Fashion for Men: Thigh-High Ugg Boots Now Available

The boots debuted during men's Fashion Week in Paris and will be available in the fall for over $1,000

January 18, 2018

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INTERNATIONAL — It’s the gift that many say is for the man who has everything…but others may say it’s the gift that just won’t stop giving. French designer, Y-Project, has unveiled his newest creation: Thigh-high Ugg boots for men. The boots debuted during men’s Fashion Week in Paris and will be available in the fall for over $1,000. One Y-Project…

Fargo Civic Center to Host 2nd Women’s March on Saturday

The Fargo Moorhead 2018 Women's March Will Be Held Saturday January 20th

January 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Women’s March is back for a second year in the metro and this year they’re saying they want to go a step beyond the march. The event, which will take place this Saturday at the Fargo Civic Center, hopes to encourage more women to participate in politics, both locally and nationally. Eight speakers will kick off…

Salvation Army Announces Final Tally for its 2017 Red Kettle Campaign

The organization rasied over $850,000 during the holiday season

January 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Salvation Army fell short of its goal in the 2017 Red Kettle Campaign. According to the organization, they raised over $850,000, which was just short of their $900,000 goal. Cold, snowy weather and the fact that Christmas Eve fell on a Sunday were factors in seeing lower than expected donations. Regardless, the money collected will go…

Governor Burgum Unveils “Vision Zero” Traffic Safety Intiative

The campaign's slogan is "Zero Fatalities. Zero Excuses.''

January 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Gov. Doug Burgum has unveiled the “Vision Zero” traffic safety initiative aimed at preventing deaths on North Dakota roads. The campaign’s slogan is “Zero Fatalities. Zero Excuses.” Burgum says the state Highway Patrol and health and transportation agencies will help educate the public and look at new laws to improve traffic safety. Officials say more than…

Minnesota’s Rep. Emmer Seeking Re-Election to Sixth Congressional District

He was first elected to the House in 2014

January 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Rep. Tom EmmerST. PAUL, Minn. — Rep. Tom Emmer will not run for governor or Al Franken’s former Senate seat. Emmer says instead he’ll seek re-election to Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District. The Republican and former gubernatorial candidate says he appreciates the support and encouragement he’s received to run for the Senate or for governor. But Emmer says he wants to…

Wells Fargo Apologizing for Processing Error that Resulted in Overdrawn Accounts

They said the processing error that caused the problem was fixed overnight

January 18, 2018

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NATIONAL — A banking giant is apologizing again. Wells Fargo says it is processing the error that caused many of their customers to pay their bills twice and it resulted in several accounts being overdrawn. Angry Wells Fargo customers took their frustrations out on Twitter and the company said they would refund any related fees or charges. They said…

“Blue Alert” Emergency on Your Phone? Here’s What it’s About

It is unclear if this alert was meant for the Fargo-Moorhead region

January 18, 2018

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Ulises VillalobosREGIONAL — Many people in the region received a “Blue Alert” on their cell phones just after 1:30 this afternoon. “Blue Alerts” warn the public when there may be a violent suspect in the area who has made a threat to law enforcement or tried to carry out an act of violence on an officer. The FCC put “Blue…

Local Gym Takes Precautions Against Predators After Sexual Abuse Scandal Rocks U.S. Gymnastics

they don't have locker rooms and kids aren't allowed to by themselves with an adult

January 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — After a major sexual abuse scandal rocked the U.S. gymnastics world, many gyms across the country are taking precautions to protect their athletes. One of them includes American Gold Gymnastics right here in Fargo. U.S. Gymnastics Olympian Simone Biles is just the latest to say “me too.” On Monday, Biles announcing to the world she was sexually abused…

Josh Duhamel Signs New Deal with North Dakota’s Tourism Agency

Duhamel already has earned $525,000 since 2013 to help lure visitors to North Dakota

January 17, 2018

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — A native North Dakotan will continue to promote his home state. North Dakota’s tourism agency announced that Minot-native Josh Duhamel, the star of several “Transformers” movies, will be paid $365,000 to be the face of the state’s tourism campaign for the next two years. Duhamel already has earned $525,000 since 2013 to help lure visitors to North…

The Biz: Retirement, Airlines, Contraception App Oops and Ordering Off of the Harry Potter Secret Menu at Starbucks

You have to know the magic spell...er...ingredients and order them that way

January 17, 2018

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NATIONAL — If you’re looking to retire in 2018 then you may not have to go far to find the best place to live. According to a new report from wallethub.com, one of the top five states in the U.S. to retire this year is South Dakota. The report states the findings are based on affordability, quality of life and…