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Wahpeton Mayor Battling Cancer

City Council President, Steve Dale has been acting mayor since June

August 9, 2017

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WAHPETON, ND — The mayoral duties of Wahpeton are being handed over to the city council president while the mayor battles a health crisis. Mayor Meryl Hansey disclosed to the City Council in an email he was being treated for cancer and needed to step away from public duties while he works on his recovery. City Council President, Steve Dale…

St. Paul Saints Host Copycat Video Festival and Fireworks

The festival features videos submitted by fans and played on the big screen

August 9, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — It’s an annual tradition that brings in crowds of cat-lovers from all over the country. The St. Paul Saints hosted the Copycat Cat Video Festival and fireworks at CHS Field Tuesday night. The festival features videos submitted by fans and played on the big screen. The original festival was created in 2012 by the Walker…

Nearly 100 Businesses Interested in Testing Medical Marijuana for North Dakota

The agency is establishing a system to make medical marijuana legally available to patients

August 9, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota health officials are looking for laboratories that are interested in testing medical marijuana for the state. The state Health Department wants non-binding letters of intent by August 25. The agency is establishing a system to make medical marijuana legally available to patients. Earlier this summer, the health department reached out to groups and businesses…

Stein Reaches Plea Agreement for Charges During DAPL Protests

While the state has filed the proposed plea deal, a judge has not yet signed off on it

August 9, 2017

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MORTON COUNTY, ND — The former Green Party candidate for president is making a plea on charges brought against her while protesting the Dakota Access pipeline. Jill Stein has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors on charges of criminal trespass and criminal mischief for spray-painting a bulldozer at the DAPL construction site last September. While the state has filed the…

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

August 8, 2017

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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

August 8, 2017

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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

August 8, 2017

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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

August 8, 2017

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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

August 8, 2017

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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.

August 8, 2017

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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…