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Detroit Lakes City Council Considering Changing Legal Tobacco Purchasing Age

If passed, the new laws would raise the age limit to 21 to purchase tobacco products in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Detroit Lakes City Council members are meeting to discuss raising the age to 21 to purchase tobacco and vapor products. Stopping the start: If you never start smoking, you never have to quit. That’s the goal of Partnership for Health, a group in favor of raising the age limit to 21 years old to purchase tobacco…

Sanford Health Celebrates Organ Donors and Recipients at Annual Picnic

Patients serve as examples of power of donation

FARGO, ND — Four years ago, Carol Barbknecht found out she needed a kidney transplant and would have to go on the transplant list. “You know it’s kind of a scary thought,” Carol said. “It’s kind of a scary like, ‘do I dare go anywhere? Are they going to call me?’” But just when she thought she would have to…

North Dakota Troopers Seize Marijuana Valued at $700,000 During Traffic Stop

Miller is charged with possession with intent to deliver and drug paraphernalia

BISMARCK, ND — A California man is in custody after North Dakota Troopers allegedly find marijuana worth over a half a million dollars in his vehicle. Harold Miller, 71, of Sacramento, was stopped by Troopers on I-94 in between Mandan and Bismarck for suspected traffic violations. It ended in Miller’s arrest and one of the state’s largest drug busts. Troopers…

How Changes in Washington Could Affect North Dakota Taxpayers

Americans for Prosperity in North Dakota held a federal policy summit in Fargo to give activists an update on what's happening in Washington

FARGO, ND — Americans for Prosperity in North Dakota held a federal policy summit in Fargo to give activists an update on what’s happening in Washington. Congressman Cramer was a part of a Q and A with AFP’s Vice President of external affairs. The organization and the Congressman said it is important to improve the lives of Americans, especially those…

Concordia College Offering Beginning Harp Class to the Community

Children, adults get opportunity to become expert on a new instrument

MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s an instrument people might not be used to playing, but now they finally have the chance to try it out. Beginning Harp Camp is a four day class where people can play the harp, whether you have experience or not. Both children and adults have the opportunity to be in the class. By the end of…

Last United Way Backpack Distribution at the Fargodome

United Way is excited to announce that have hit their goal thanks to a local woman who heard how close they were.

FARGO, ND — The United Way School Supply Drive has been underway throughout the summer and backpack distribution is coming to an end. The United Way is excited to announce that have hit their goal, thanks to a local woman who heard how close they were. On Saturday, the organization was 60 backpacks short of their goal to serve 5,800…

Sharing a Pint with Your Best Furry Friend for a Good Cause

Dog owners and their pets were invited to Flatland Brewery to help support 4 Luv of Dog Rescue

WEST FARGO, ND — The community got to enjoy their favorite pint and pup at Flatland Brewery in West Fargo. Pup up Patio is a part of Flatland Brewery’s giving program, Community Pints. This afternoon, they invited everyone to bring their dogs to socialize while their owners shared a drink. Owners said it’s the perfect opportunity to support 4 Luv…

Pop-Up Restaurant Offers Food, Even Dessert Draped in Cheetos

You can order Cheetos crusted fried pickles, Cheetos meatballs and spicy Cheetos nachos

THE BUZZ — It’s Alison’s worst nightmare…come true. But Cheetos fans everywhere could be instantly put in celebration mode once they get a load of this pop-up restaurant. The Spotted Cheetah in New York is serving up nothing but food and dessert draped in Cheetos. You can order Cheetos crusted fried pickles, Cheetos meatballs and spicy Cheetos nachos. There are…

Starbucks Unveils New Horchata Frappuccino

Horchata is a milk drink made popular in Mexico and Central America and it is spiced with cinnamon and vanilla

  NATIONAL — If you missed out on Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino, then you’ll want to make sure to check out their new creation. Starbucks has begun selling their Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino in their shops across the country and Canada. Horchata is a milk drink made popular in Mexico and Central America and it is spiced with cinnamon and vanilla….

North Dakota’s Early Canada Goose Hunting Set to Open August 15th

Hunters are limited to 15 birds daily and only 45 may be in possession

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota’s early Canada goose hunting season is set to open August 15th and has the same requirements as last year. The state Game and Fish Department says the season goes until September 15, except for the Missouri River Zone, when the season ends September 7th. Hunters are limited to 15 birds daily and only 45 may…