FARGO, N.D. — Thousands of kids tied up the running shoe laces for the 13th annual Fargo Marathon Youth Run. The world record for running a half mile is roughly one minute and 41 seconds. “I’m so excited,” exclaimed Kelsey Pfeifer, a young half mile marathon runner. But the Youth Run is not about breaking records. “I like that you can…
FARGO, ND — Some local marathon runners met up bright and early this morning to get some last minute training in before the big race. The Fargo Running Company has a running club that encourages community members to work out together. Many of the runners that come to the club are participating in the marathon and have used these weekly…
FARGO, N.D. — Disaster relief just got a facelift in the FM area, thanks to a new canteen. The Salvation Army dedicated their new and improved “canteen” unit, upgrading an 18 year old mobile kitchen. It can provide cooked meals, water, blankets and other supplies to people affected by disasters in Cass and Clay counties. Major Byron Medlock with the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Dayton has signed the Real ID bill into law while battling over the budget. Its passage allows the state to get an extension to continue using standard driver’s licenses to board planes until October 2020. State officials expect to begin issuing the new IDs sometime next year. Meanwhile, the Democratic governor and Republican legislative…
BISMARCK, ND — About 100 employees from cabinet-level agencies in North Dakota state government have expressed interest in taking voluntary buyouts to help with the state’s struggling finances. Gov. Burgum gave agency heads in April the option to offer buyouts to employees and letters went out to some 3,600 with the offer. Agencies told employees the buyouts might limit…
NATIONAL — Healthy Food Lovers…McDonald’s is sweetening the pot…hoping you’ll give their new ice cream a shot. The restaurant giant announces it is revamping all of their ice cream treats by removing artificial flavors, colors and preservatives from its vanilla soft serve. This will affect at least 60 percent of McDonald’s desserts. Restaurant officials say the chocolate and strawberry…
FARGO, ND– Second graders at Lincoln Elementary School set up shop and are ready for business. As part of a math lesson, students transformed their classroom into a store. Throughout the last few weeks, the second graders have been earning money by doing chores at home. The students then get the option to spend what they made on items donated…
FARGO, ND — Students at Lincoln Elementary also took a break from classes to tour a fire truck. The event is a part of the Fargo Fire Department’s “Learn Not to Burn” Program. Firefighters spoke to students about the importance of fire safety as well as pointing out the highlights of a working fire truck. Firefighters believe that it’s never…
BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota Republican leaders want to know if Gov. Burgum exceeded his authority on some vetoes he issued. House Majority Leader Al Carlson and his Senate counterpart, Rich Wardner, have requested an attorney general’s opinion. The state Constitution gives the governor “line-item” veto authority on spending measures. The leaders question whether the governor can veto a…
ST. MICHAEL, ND — The Spirit Lake Casino might soon be offering spirits. The Spirit Lake Tribal Council is considering allowing alcohol sales at the Sioux tribe’s casino, south of Devils Lake. Alcohol has been banned on the reservation for decades. But tribal leaders are considering allowing the casino to serve alcohol on the gambling floor and during events…
