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Petition Circulating to Recall Fargo Commissioner Piepkorn

Volunteers were at Red Raven Espresso Parlor ready with the petition to recall commissioner piepkorn

March 29, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — The group “We Are Fargo” hosted a signing of the petition to recall Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. Volunteers were at Red Raven Espresso Parlor. They are setting up at different locations with the documents. All signatures collected must be physical signatures and made on the official and approved petitions. Supporters of the recall say they don’t…

Homeless Coalition Estimates $250,000 Loss in FM Shelter Funding

ND Lawmakers are considering budget cuts which take more than $1 million from state homeless shelters

March 29, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota lawmakers are considering cutting more than $1 million from state homeless shelter funding. It’s a big concern for a group dealing with homelessness in Downtown Fargo. Cody Schuler, a director at the FM Coalition for Homeless Persons, estimates a $250,000 loss from state funding of Fargo-Moorhead’s homeless shelters if lawmakers follow through with budget cuts. Schiler said…

Three Storm Chasers Killed in Crash While Chasing Texas Tornado

In an interview given just weeks before his death, Williamson said the biggest danger when storm chasing isn't the actual twister

March 29, 2017

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DICKENS COUNTY, TX — Three storm chasers are dead after colliding at an intersection while chasing a tornado in Dickens County, Texas. Police say Kelley Williamson, 57, and Randall Yarnall, 55, two storm chasers who were contractors with the Weather Channel, and 25-year-old chaser Corbin Jaeger all died at the scene. They say Williamson, who was driving a Surburban…

Midco Selects Fargo as its First “Gig City”

Fargo is the First City to Try Out Midco's New Xstream Gig Service

March 29, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — People will soon be able to experience the fastest internet speeds they’ve ever seen. Midco has selected Fargo to become the first city among many that will receive its new Xstream Gig high–speed internet service. It is thirty five times faster than other high–speed internet services. Governor Burgum said that everything in a community is impacted by…

Ben Franklin Eighth Graders Get Creative with Earth Science

Barry Olsen makes earth science immersive with real world applications

March 29, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo teacher is making earth science fun by teaching students how to make jewelry. Eighth graders at Ben Franklin are learning the real world application of rocks. They’re grinding up their own necklaces, earrings and pendants using all the professional tools. It’s part of science teacher Barry Olson’s plan to inspire young science students with real…

Police: Missing St. Cloud Student May Have Fallen from Railroad Bridge

Another video shows Dady moving across the bridge until he is no longer seen about a-third of the way across and may have fallen

March 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — St. Cloud police say a missing college student may have fallen off a railroad bridge over the Mississippi River. Authorities obtained additional surveillance video that shows 21-year-old St. Cloud State University student Jesse Dady walking onto the bridge. Another video shows Dady moving across the bridge until he is no longer seen about a-third of…

Gov. Burgum Trying to Make Good on Giving Back His Salary

The governor will retain his state-paid health insurance

March 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Burgum has made some progress on his campaign pledge to give back his salary. Senate budget writers have accepted an amendment by Burgum that would pay him only $1 a year. The full Senate still must approve the change. The governor will retain his state-paid health insurance. Burgum has said he would forgo his $130,000…

Former Person of Interest in Wetterling Case Suing for Damages

He was publicly named as a person of interest in 2010 after his central Minnesota farm was searched by authorities

March 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

STEARNS COUNTY — A Minnesota man who was wrongly named as a person of interest in the abduction of Jacob Wetterling is now suing. Dan Rassier and his mother, Rita, are seeking over $2 million in damages. He was publicly named as a person of interest in 2010 after his central Minnesota farm was searched by authorities. Rassier maintained…

NWS Lowers Projected Crest for Park River in Grafton

The pool at Homme Dam leveled off this morning and appeared to crest

March 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAFTON, N.D. — National Weather Service has drastically lowered the projected crest on the Park River in Grafton. A flood warning is still in effect as the river is expected to top out around 14.5 feet on Saturday, down from a projected 16 feet. The pool at Homme Dam leveled off this morning and appeared to crest. The Red…

Sauk Rapids Man Taken to Hospital After Breaking Through Ice in Otter Tail County

He broke through the ice while fishing

March 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — Crews rushed to West Silent Lake in Otter Tail County in the noon hour on a report of a man in the water. They found a 69-year-old man from Sauk Rapids clinging to the side of the ice. He broke through the ice while fishing. The man was taken to the hospital in Detroit…