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Investing in Opportunity Zones to Better The Community

Opportunity zones are a community development program that encourages long term investments in low income and urban communities nationwide.

July 24, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– People in the area are learning how to invest in opportunity zones. “This is a federal tool that we are obviously going to add to our arsenal. We need to create an environment where people can be successful,” says Derrick LaPointe, President & CEO of Downtown Moorhead Inc. Opportunity zones are a community development program that encourages long term…

Four Local Heroes Awarded with Citizens Lifesaving Award

THEY HELPED SAVE A MAN'S LIFE AFTER HE HAD A HEART ATTACK WHILE GOLFING

July 24, 2019

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Moorhead, Minn. — A mixture of CPR, courage and adrenaline led four local heroes to receive the Citizens Lifesaving Award from F-M Ambulance. On June 15, Michael Bakken was golfing with his next-door neighbors when suddenly, he collapsed. He said he, “Never, never expected cardiac arrest.” What his neighbors/golf partners and two other heroes did in that moment saved his…

Vitalant Hopes to See 500 Donors at Annual Save Our Summer Blood Drive

About 100 donors have given blood as of early Wednesday afternoon

July 24, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s day two of Vitalant’s annual Save Our Summer Blood Drive, and the non–profit is making strides towards its goal. About 100 donors have given blood as of early Wednesday afternoon. Vitalant is hoping to see 500 donors throughout the week. The blood will go to 70 hospitals in the area, and they’re looking for donors of…

A new service center for The Village opens in Fargo

The Village has 15 locations in Minnesota and North Dakota.

July 24, 2019

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Fargo, ND — To celebrate, an open house was held to allow the public to tour the new building. There were two previous service centers in Fargo that have been now been put into one building. The larger center will also provide more opportunities to help the mental needs of the surrounding community. “We’re excited about the way we can…

Committee Passes Hoeven’s Air Traffic Control Shortage Bill

July 24, 2019

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WASHINGTON – The Senate Commerce Committee passes a bill introduced by North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven to address an Air Traffic Controller shortage. The measure would allow the FAA to prioritize hiring veterans and graduates of FAA Certified Collegiate Training Initiative schools like the University of North Dakota. Hoeven says those schools have a higher retention rate during ATC qualification training….

Locals React to Mueller Hearings

Both hearings were televised and some are not sure what or who they should believe

July 24, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Former Special Counsel Robert Muller faced questions in two different hearings about his findings in the investigation into Russian collusion in the 2016 election. Both hearings were televised and some are not sure what or who they should believe. We talked with people in our area who shared their thoughts on what happened. Some say the questioning was…

Man Dies in Lake Near Alexandria

July 24, 2019

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NEAR ALEXANDRIA, Minn. – A man drowns in a lake near Alexandria. Deputies responded to Lake Bergen east of Alexandria Tuesday night around 5:30. A caller said a man submerged in the water and did not resurface. Dive teams found 49-year-old Brian Carlson’s body around 50 feet from shore in 10 feet of water. They could not resuscitate him. Categories:…

Woman wanted for drug, gun charges captured in Dilworth

July 24, 2019

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DILWORTH, Minn. – Authorities arrest a fugitive staying in Dilworth. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Ashley Hanson of Mahnomen was found at 25th Street Northwest. She was wanted in Stearns County for meth related crimes and being a felon in possession of a gun. The Lakes to River Drug and Violent Crimes Task Forces executed the search…

Woman Arrested for Endangerment by Fire and Aggravated Burglary

The woman was arrested for Endangerment by fire, aggravated burglary, terrorizing and attempted assault on a peace officer.

July 24, 2019

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Fargo, ND–The Fargo Police Department arrested a woman near the scene of an apartment fire that occurred on July 23 at 10:36 p.m. Fargo Officers were dispatched to 102 14 St. S. to assist the Fargo Fire Department with a structure fire. Multiple tenants had to escape from windows on the first floor prior to the fire being extinguished. Firefighters…

Group Misses Deadline to Block Open Records Exemption

13,500 qualified signatures were needed to get the proposal to statewide vote.

July 24, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ A group seeking to overturn a new law exempting lawmakers’ communications with public employees missed the deadline to get the proposal on the ballot. Secretary of State Al Jaeger says the group headed by Dickinson electrician Riley Kuntz failed to turn in by midnight Tuesday the nearly 13,500 qualified signatures needed to get the proposal to…