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Four Local Classrooms Receive Grants to Fund STEM Projects

Doosan-Bobcat of Fargo presented a check for $500 to fund a miniature escape room project at Liberty Middle School

November 7, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Four schools in the metro are getting grants from Doosan-Bobcat to help promote STEM projects. A seventh grade math class at Liberty Middle School was one of the four area classrooms to receive a check for $500. The award will allow the class to fund a miniature escape room project. Teachers at Liberty say that the…

Senator Hoeven Meets with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Nominee

President Trump nominated James to the Civil Works post earlier this year

November 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Hoeven is pushing for flood protection from the nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Hoeven met with R.D. James to introduce him to flood protection efforts in the Red River Valley and in Minot. President Trump nominated James to the Civil Works post earlier this year. If confirmed, James will play…

Thankful Thursdays at The Prairie Roots Co-op

From now until November 30th, the store will be hosting free events every Thursday to say thank you to the community

November 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — November is a month full of festive fall activities but Prairie Roots in Fargo is also reminding the community that it’s a month for being thankful. From now until November 30th, the store will be hosting free events every Thursday to say thank you to the community. Today they offered free health consultations from Healing Arts Chiropractic….

South Dakota Family Suing Dakota Access LLC for Fraud

The company doesn't comment on pending legal matters

November 2, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HARRISBURG, SD — A South Dakota farming family is suing the Dakota Access pipeline company. Slack Family Properties accuses Dakota Access LLC of fraud, deceit, breach of contract and taking property without authorization. The Harrisburg-area family says five parcels of its farmland were damaged, causing the loss of corn and soybean crops for two growing seasons. In easement agreements…

November is Eat Smart Month

Steel yourself for the holidays ahead.

November 2, 2017

Emily Welker,

Small changes can add up to big results when it comes to taking control of your eating patterns. That’s the message from the American Heart Association and their friends at the North Dakota Soybean Council for the month of November. They’re teaming up in honor of Eat Smart Month to help you and all the members of your family make…

U.S. Senate Passes Resolution: Saturday is National Bison Day

The animal has also been designated as our national mammal

November 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NATIONAL — Saturday has been designated as National Bison Day. The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan resolution to celebrate the cultural and historical significance of the North American Bison. Senator John Hoeven introduced the resolution and says “The bison’s incredible story includes one of the most remarkable and successful examples of conservation efforts as they were brought back from…

“Founding Farmers King of Prussia” Opens in Pennsylvania; Features Foods from North Dakota

Others have opened in Maryland and Virginia

November 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — A sixth farmers’ restaurant with ties to the North Dakota Farmers Union has opened in Pennsylvania. Farmers Union President Mark Watne says the new restaurant is called “Founding Farmers King of Prussia”. The group opened the first farmer-owned restaurant in 2006, in Washington, D.C. Others have opened in Maryland and Virginia. They feature beef, vegetables, and…

Investigators Determine Cause of Arthur’s Barn Fire

The barn was a total loss

October 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ARTHUR, ND — Investigators have new information on the fire that destroyed a popular spot near Arthur. An electrical malfunction has been determined as the cause of a fire that destroyed a popular entertainment venue in rural Cass County. The sheriff’s office and the State Fire Marshall say the fire at Arthur’s Barn started on the ground level of…

Traffic Open Again After Work for the FM Diversion Project

A judge ordered a stop to the work earlier this fall

October 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HORACE, ND — Traffic is once again flowing on Cass County 17 south of Horace. A temporary bypass road reconnecting traffic on the highway has been completed and the road has been reopened. It was closed earlier this summer as work started on the FM Diversion Project. A judge ordered a stop to the work earlier this fall. The…

Officials Say Coyote Spotted in South Fargo Likely Harmless

Leier says they usually don't pose a threat to people or pets

October 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A coyote has been spotted in a south Fargo neighborhood. But Game and Fish Biologist Doug Leier says people shouldn’t be overly concerned. The coyote has been spotted in the Woodhaven development west of I-29 and south of 40th Avenue South. Leier says coyote-sightings in the city are not all that uncommon. He says typically, they…