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Bison Meadows Plan Approved by Fargo City Commission

Construction is expected to begin by the fall of 2017

June 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo City Commissioners are approving a new plan for the housing project near Davies High School. The first plan was rejected after it failed to get enough votes but the developer revised the number of homes from 393 to 347 and added greenspace. Some nearby homeowners say they are still not happy about the project because…

Gov. Dayton Signs Onto U.S. Climate Alliance

President Trump says the Paris climate change agreement, signed by 195 countries in 2016, is not beneficial or efficient for the U.S.

June 6, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Dayton is signing onto the U.S. Climate Alliance that formed shortly after President Trump pulled the country out of the Paris climate change agreement. Minnesota is now with 11 other states in the alliance that are pledging to reduce emissions levels by 28 percent of the 2005 levels. President Trump said the Paris climate…

Local City Leaders Hoping to Bring in More Affordable Housing to the Area

If you were thinking about taking the leap to buy a home, it might be the best time to sign the papers

June 5, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Local city leaders declare June as “Homeowners Month”. If you were thinking about taking the leap to buy a home, it might be the best time to sign the papers. Mayors from Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo gather to celebrate one thing. “Homeownership is really the American dream,” said Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams. Not everyone…

Former Glyndon-Felton Principal Sentenced for Theft

Dahlberg will be able to serve her time on electronic home monitoring

June 5, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The former principal of Glyndon-Felton Elementary School is sentenced to 30 days in jail for theft at Sam’s Club. Shannon Dahlberg of Moorhead pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft. Dahlberg will be able to serve her time on electronic home monitoring. According to the complaint, Dahlberg would use the self-checkout lane to scan low price items while keeping…

Nearly 60,000 Harley Davidson Motorcycles Recalled Over Crash Concerns

They say an engine oil cooler line clamp may not have been installed correctly, causing it to come loose or even falling off

June 5, 2017

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NATIONAL — Harley Davidson is issuing a recall for nearly 60,000 motorcycles worldwide. Company officials say at least nine reports of oil lines coming off have led to two crashes and one person being injured. They say an engine oil cooler line clamp may not have been installed correctly, causing it to come loose or even falling off. This…

Minnesota Releases Minimum Wage Report

The report states 15 percent of minimum wage workers in Minnesota make $9.50 an hour or less

June 5, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota labor officials have released a report with details on hourly wage employees in the state. The report states 15 percent of minimum wage workers in Minnesota make $9.50 an hour or less. At least 31 percent of 1.6 million hourly workers are working in eating and drinking places and at least 38 percent of…

House Speaker Attempting to Block Minnesota Lawmakers’ First Raise Since 1999

The Association for Government Accountability is filing a petition in court to ensure the paychecks are to begin being distributed

June 5, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A government watchdog group is trying to get Minnesota lawmakers their first raise since 1999, but a top political leader is trying to block it. A voter-approved council granted the $14,000 raise last fall but House Speaker Kurt Daudt said lawmakers didn’t set aside money to cover it. The Association for Government Accountability is filing…

Salvation Army, Sandy’s Donuts and the Fargo Theatre Team Up for National Donut Day

Some of the earliest recipes had nuts crammed into the center of the dough...that's where the name came from

June 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It’s National Donut Day and local groups are making sure rescue workers in the F-M area know how much they are appreciated. The Salvation Army teamed up with Sandy’s Donuts and gave out free coffee and donuts at the Fargo Theatre to law enforcement, firefighters, veterans and emergency responders. The Salvation Army started the donut giveaway 18…

Gate City Bank Helping the Hungry with Great Plains Food Bank

CHS started the annual donation drive in 2011

June 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Great Plains Food Bank receives a donation of nearly $112,000. Local units of CHS, a global agriculture supply company, wraps up its “Harvest for Hunger” campaign. The organization collects donations for 20 days in the month of March through a variety of fundraisers. Different branches throughout the nation participate in the campaign. CHS started the annual…

Harley Davidson Hopes to Make Ryder, North Dakota First Fully Licensed Town in the Country

The company's goal is create opportunities for new riders to gain insight from experienced riders

June 2, 2017

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RYDER, ND — Harley Davidson is hitting the road and going to Ryder, North Dakota with the goal of creating the first fully motorcycle licensed town in the country. The company is hoping to find people in the community from a variety of generations and teach them the basics of motorcycle riding. The company’s goal is create opportunities for…