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Former Minneapolis Police Chief’s Severance Proposal Released

The proposal still requires city council approval

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The severance proposal for the former Minneapolis police chief who resigned under pressure from the city’s mayor has been released. The deal for ex-Chief Janee Harteau includes $183,000 in severance pay and 12 months of health and dental benefits. The proposal still requires city council approval. The deal also states neither Harteau nor the city can…

ND Supreme Court Upholds Permits for Hog Operation in Buffalo

Opponents asked a judge to block the project

  BUFFALO, ND — Despite pleas from the surrounding community, the North Dakota Supreme Court is upholding a decision on permits for a hog farm in Buffalo. Rolling Green Family Farms, operated by Minnesota based Pipestone Holdings, is a $15 million dollar hog farm that has many of the people who live in town concerned about things like groundwater and…

Battle Lake Area Restaurant Destroyed By Fire

The State Fire Marshall’s office will be on scene today to investigate.

Otter Tail County, MN — Elmer’s Texas Barbecue, north of Battle Lake, was lost to fire early Friday. The building, on State Hwy. 78, is a complete loss. The owner, Rodger Heaton, who lived in a basement apartment of the business was awoken by a loud noise. He saw smoke all around, and made his way out of the building…

Knowing the Herd: What to Know for First Time Bison Fans

NDSU Students and the NDSU Bookstore Gave Tips on how to Properly do Game Day

FARGO, ND — Grab your gold gear and get ready to cheer as loud as you can, because the Bison are back for another season and fans are certain that this year they’re going all the way. Don’t worry if you haven’t experienced game day as part of the Herd. NDSU students will let you in on their secrets. “Make…

Sweet Treats, the Stanley Cup and Matt Cullen at the Moorhead Dairy Queen

Fans waited in line for hours for the chance to meet Matt Cullen and touch the Stanley Cup

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Three-Time Stanley Cup champion and Moorhead native, Matt Cullen, is in town and he has the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup with him. Hundreds of fans waited in line for hours for the chance to meet Cullen and to touch the Stanley Cup. Some of those fans have been in line since before the sun even came up…

Actor Richard Anderson of “The Six Million Dollar Man” Dies at Age 91

He also was considered a fan favorite on TV shows such as "Bus Stop", "Perry Mason", "Dan August" and "The Fugitive."

  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Richard Anderson, an actor well-known for the popular shows “The Six Million Dollar Man” and “The Bionic Woman” has died. His family says his death was from natural causes. Anderson started his Hollywood career in 1949 with a small role in “12 O’Clock High” and a comedic role in the TV series “Lights, Camera, Action!”…

Stanley Cup Champion, Hometown Hero Matt Cullen Visits with Kids at Sanford

Matt Cullen Brings the Stanley Cup to Cully's Kids Cabin in Sanford Children's Hospital

FARGO, ND — Matt Cullen made sure kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital had a sweet morning. His first stop on the Stanley Cup tour was to Cully’s Kids Cabin in the hospital, which is a playroom created by the $1 million donation from the Cullen Children’s Foundation. The foundation provides financial resources to organizations that support children’s health care needs,…

Thank You, Community! Dilworth Police Sending Second Trailer of Donated Supplies to Houston

People who want to donate more items to the station still have time

DILWORTH, Minn. — When police in Dilworth began accepting donations for Hurricane Harvey victims, they expected to fill only one trailer. Officers said they got so many donations, the department is now sending down two trailers full of supplies. In less than two days, thousands of donated items from across the metro began to fill their trailers. They’ve been getting…

Fargo North High Freshmen Participate in Respect Retreat

Ninth graders were taught how to build strong connections with one another, how to address bullying

MOORHEAD, Minn. — At North High, they’re making sure every freshman feels comfortable. More than 200 ninth graders participated in a Respect Retreat at the Hjemkomst Center. It taught them how to build stronger relationships with one another and to prevent bullying. Freshmen also met with seniors to discuss what they’d like to accomplish in their high school careers. Dancing, role…

Hockey Fans Wait Hours for Chance to Touch Stanley Cup in Moorhead

Fans began waiting in line early this morning to ensure they got the perfect photo op with Cullen and the Cup

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion and Moorhead native, Matt Cullen is in town and he has the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup with him. Fans began waiting in line early this morning to ensure they got the perfect photo op with Cullen and the Cup. Hundreds of fans waited in line for hours for the chance to meet Matt…