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Xcel Energy Urges Customers to Clear Snow from Gas Meters

Gently move snow with a shovel or brush, never a snowblower

FARGO, N.D. — Xcel Energy is urging its customers to make sure their gas meters and other equipment are cleared of snow and ice. It’s important so natural gas doesn’t build up from clogged vents. You should also make sure melting snow isn’t dripping on your gas meter. Gently move snow with a shovel or brush and never a snow blower….

Innovation Challenge Sparks Creativity at NDSU

The innovation challenge highlights students and their ideas to solve a problem through weeks of brainstorming, creating, and implementing those ideas

FARGO, N.D. — The annual innovation challenge is back at North Dakota State University. The innovation challenge highlights students and their ideas to solve a problem through weeks of brainstorming, creating, and implementing those ideas. Some projects presented involve eco-friendly clothing, 3D printed prosthetics, and wind turbines. The showcase is an opportunity to for students to demonstrate their ideas and…

Man Shot And Killed By Douglas County Deputy Identified

27-year-old Tyler Schmidtbauer died of multiple gunshot wounds on Tuesday morning

RAMSEY, MN — A Midwest Medical Examiner’s report shows that 27-year-old Tyler Schmidtbauer died of multiple gunshot wounds on Tuesday morning. Schmidtbauer was shot during a confrontation with Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies in Miltona. They had responded to a domestic disturbance call about 5:15 a.m. and at one point a deputy discharged his weapon. The deputies were not injured but were…

People In Cass County Reminded To Check On Their Flood Insurance

threat of significant flooding caused by snowmelt has increased substantially across the Red River Valley

CASS COUNTY, ND — Cass County officials are reminding people living in flood prone areas to check on their flood insurance. It must be acquired at least 30 days prior to a flood. The National Weather Service last week said the threat of significant flooding caused by snowmelt has increased substantially across the Red River Valley. There’s currently a 50% chance…

Opening Delayed By One Day For North Dakota’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Multiple product types will be available including dried leaves and flowers, vaporizing pens and shatter.

FARGO, ND — The opening of North Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary is being delayed by one day. The Botanist was scheduled to open Thursday but it will now open at 10 a.m. on Friday. The dispensary is located in a strip mall along 13th Avenue South near Target. Multiple product types will be available including dried leaves and flowers, vaporizing…

Clay Co. GOP Apologizes For Post Comparing Sen. Sanders to Hitler

Earlier today we saw this post from the @mnGOP in Clay County, comparing Sen. Bernie Sanders to Hitler. There are a LOT of reasons this is a ridiculous, spurious comparison, and even more reasons why its deeply offensive, and anti-Semitic. pic.twitter.com/jo93pq7FFc — JCA MN (@JCA_MN) February 26, 2019 CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – After sharing a now deleted Facebook post comparing Vermont…

Wells Fargo Warns Customers of Scam

Do not respond to any emails, texts or phone calls asking you to activate your bank account, verify your identity or a request for sensitive information

FARGO, N.D. — If you are getting texts and phone calls that look like they’re from Wells Fargo, there’s a chance it could be part of a scam. This is a text message some have been receiving but it is not actually the bank. If you provided any information to the person on the other end, call the bank immediately or…

Groups Working to Remove Phosphorus & Nitrogen from Red River

The report came from the Minnesota Pollution Control Authority

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Dangerous substances are threatening the water quality and wildlife in the Red River. Over the last few years, the levels of the Red River have risen due to more precipitation and drainage. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says this leads to more bacteria and nutrients floating in the water, leading to potential health risks. “We’ve had people who…

Church Leaders Take Part in Anti-Racism Training

The Synod Assembly had passed a resolution outlining a commitment to racial justice

FARGO, N.D. — The Eastern North Dakota Synod ELCA brought together dozens of leaders for anti–racism training. The training was initiated after the Synod Assembly passed a resolution outlining a commitment to racial justice. Amanda Vivier, a spiritual leader for the Native American Christian Ministry, describes why she decided to get involved. “There’s a bridge, and it’s been a one-way bridge…

NDSU Native American Groups Hold Taco Sale to Raise Money for National Conference

This year's sale was delivery only

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU students got to order some tasty frybread tacos while supporting the Native American Student Association and American Indian Science and Engineering Society. This year’s sale was delivery only, and people ordering online could get their tacos on- or off- campus. Money raised will go towards the national conference the group is going to. The conference includes workshops…