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9th Grade Students are Getting Some Hands-on Career Experience

The expo is geared at teaching students about professions they can pursue without going to a four year college

November 30, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Ninth graders from around the region are getting exposed to a variety of job opportunities. For the last 15 years, the Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo has brought in thousands of students to explore the healthcare, construction, concrete, aviation and machinery industries. The students get a hands–on experience with experts. The expo is geared at teaching…

“Operation Deja Vu” Takes in Nearly 80 Fugitives

The operation focused on finding known gang members or associates and people who committed violent offenses or drug-trafficking crimes

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Dozens of fugitives have been rounded up this month by two law enforcement agencies in “Operation Déjà vu.” The U.S. Marshals Service’s High Plans Fugitive Task Force and Fargo’s Metro Street Crimes Unit targeted people wanted on federal, state or local felony warrants. They have arrested a total of 79 people in Fargo-Moorhead and Grand Forks….

Army Veteran Accuses Sen. Franken of Groping Her During Photo Op

The Senator is not commenting in person

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NATIONAL — An Army veteran is the latest woman to accuse Sen. Al Franken of groping her in December 2003 while she was deployed in Kuwait. She claims the Minnesota Democrat cupped her breast during a photo op. The Senator is not commenting in person. “My office has put out a statement and I’m looking forward to fighting this terrible…

ND Board of Higher Education Discussing Complaints of Hostile Work Environment and Discrimination

Hagerott says he "strongly disagrees'' with her assertions

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — The North Dakota Board of Higher Education met behind closed doors for about an hour to discuss a labor complaint against the university system chancellor. The complaint was filed by former vice chancellor Lisa Feldner after she was fired by Chancellor Mark Hagerott in September. She accuses him of creating a hostile work environment and discriminating against…

Trump Administration Takes Back Sodium Restrictions for School Lunches

The new rule also allows schools to have sweetened milk and are not required to served grain-rich products

November 30, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Agriculture is putting off reducing the amount of sodium in school lunches. The Obama Administration set the reduced sodium targets to take place in 2018, but the White House now says they don’t have to change through 2019. The food and nutrition service of the Ag Department says allowing the targets to remain…

Minnesota Adding Conditions that Qualify for Medical Marijuana

The state health department takes public input each year on conditions that might be added

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota health officials are adding autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea as conditions that qualify for medical marijuana. The health commissioner says there is increasing evidence that medical marijuana can help people with severe autism or obstructive apnea. The state health department takes public input each year on conditions that might be added. Some of…

Tax Statements for Cass County on the Way

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — Many people consider it a lump of coal during the holiday season: tax statements. The Cass County Treasurer’s Office is sending them out tomorrow. Real estate taxes may be paid at your local bank or lending institution or through the county website. There will also be a drop box at the security desk located at…

Moorhead Superintendent Ends Long Career in School District

She has worked for the district in a number of roles since the 1980's

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — This was the last day of work for Moorhead Public Schools Superintendent Lynne Kovash. She was supposed to retire next June but she moved it up as she continues to battle pancreatic cancer. She has worked for the district in a number of roles since the 1980’s. Lynne wrote on her Caring Bridge page quote: “I am…

MPR Facing Backlash with Decision to Cut Ties with Garrison Keillor

Some say they will no longer support MPR

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Outraged Garrison Keillor fans are mad at Minnesota Public Radio. On Wednesday, MPR cut ties with Keillor, former host of the popular public radio show “A Prairie Home Companion,” over an allegation of workplace misconduct. Some say they will no longer support MPR, one of the nation’s largest public radio operations, which depends on financial…

Richland County: North Dakota Wildfires Under Control

U.S. Fish & Wildlife's Fire Service helped monitor the fire throughout the night

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RICHLAND COUNTY, ND — Wildfires that burned about 800 acres in southeast North Dakota have been brought under control. Richland County Emergency Manager Brett Lambrecht says up to eight departments were called to assist with the fires, which spanned about 3 miles long and 2 miles wide. Crews from Hankinson, Mantador, Lidgerwood, Dwight, Great Bend, Fairmount, Breckenridge, Wahpeton, Mooreton and…