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Fargo Police Celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day

Community members had the opportunity to meet and chat with local police officers at Caribou Coffee

October 5, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Today is National Coffee with a Cop day and the Fargo Police Department is joining in on the fun. Community members had the opportunity to meet and chat with local police officers at Caribou Coffee. Law officials said the conversations varied. Some people wanted to discuss issues and problem solving within the community, others just dropped in…

Amazon Criticized Over “Pro-Eating Disorder” Clothing

It is labeled under Amazon's novelty clothing section and considered to be "humorous apparel."

October 4, 2017

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NATIONAL — Amazon is coming under fire for their decision to sell what some people say encourages people to get an eating disorder. People say the clothing not only promotes a “Pro-Anorexic” or “Pro-Bulimic” attitude, but it could be damaging to those who are struggling with the diseases. One of the hoodies describes anorexia as “Like Bulimia, Except with…

City of Wahpeton Votes in New Mayor

He will fill out the rest of Hansey's term which expires in June

October 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WAHPETON, ND — Wahpeton officially has a new mayor. The city council voted eight to zero on Monday to appoint Ward 1 City Councilman Steve Dale as mayor. Dale had been handling the duties since Mayor Meryl Hansey resigned in late summer in the midst of a battle with cancer. He will fill out the rest of Hansey’s term which…

West Acres Mall Announces New Store to Fill Former Wet Seal Location

Mall officials say the chain has already begun hiring

October 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A self-described yoga-inspired athletic apparel company is coming to Fargo. Lululemon is opening a store in West Acres Mall sometime this fall. Mall officials say the chain has already begun hiring. Lululemon sells a variety of workout clothing for both women and men. The store will take over the space once occupied by Wet Seal near…

Two More Suspects Make Pleas in Jamaican Lottery Scam

Two more suspects remain fugitives

October 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Two more suspects have pleaded guilty in a Jamaican lottery scam. Federal prosecutors in North Dakota continue efforts to reach deals with the 13 suspects who’ve been arrested. Two more suspects remain fugitives. Seven suspects remain scheduled for trial in January. At least 90 people lost over $5.7 million in the scam, including a North Dakota…

Minnesota Auto Mogul, Denny Hecker, Soon to be Released from Halfway House

Hecker had been in prison since October 2011 for bankruptcy fraud and wire fraud

October 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS — Disgraced former Twin Cities auto mogul Denny Hecker will soon be a free man. His lawyer confirmed Tuesday that Hecker has been released to a halfway house in Minneapolis and that he will be free to move on his own on Thursday. She said he “sounds upbeat and healthy and cheerful, really sounds invigorated.” Hecker had been in…

Local Public Establishments Installing Mamava Suites for Breastfeeding Mothers

they are in public places like airports, the fargodome and red river zoo

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Bathrooms aren’t the only private places mothers can breastfeed anymore. “We don’t want moms to feel like if they want privacy, that they have to go to the bathroom,” said Jackee Haak, president-elect for the North Dakota Breastfeeding Coalition. “Who wants to eat their lunch in the bathroom? Nobody.” It’s all thanks to Mamava suites. They’re pods installed…

Fargo Police Asking for Community’s Help to Stop Neighborhood Crime

More than 67,000 calls for service are made each year to the Fargo Police Department

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department is reaching out to the community to hear how they can better inform you on what’s happening in your neighborhoods. The department is discussing crime in District 3, which is the southwest corner of town, and how to identify it. More than 67,000 calls for service are made each year to the Fargo…

Vandals Hit Fargo Catholic Church for the Second Time

Staff says the people who busted the windows got the rocks from the roof

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It’s the second time within two months Nativity Catholic Church and Elementary have been vandalized. The first time was in August when more than 37 windows were smashed. Yesterday morning, the exterior panels of four windows were busted with fist-sized rocks. Staff says the people who busted the windows got the rocks from the roof. Damage from…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids Teams Up with Cass Clay Creamery for Birthday Celebrations

Throughout the month of September, donations were collected to fill these favors

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Golden Drive has partnered up with Cass Clay Creamery to give children experiencing homelessness an opportunity to celebrate their birthdays! Throughout the month of September, donations were collected to fill these favors. Everything to help celebrate a birthday from frosting to cake mix to decorations were donated. Employees at Cass Clay Creamery are volunteering their time…