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Tribes Face Setback for DAPL Construction in Washington D.C.

THE CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX AND STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBES ARE IN COURT, HOPING TO GET A JUDGE TO HALT CONSTRUCTION ON THE DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE--KELLY WANG REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON

February 13, 2017

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON D.C. — It’s another setback for the Cheyenne River Sioux and Standing Rock Sioux tribes in court. A judge in Washington D.C. has rejected a request by the tribes to halt construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline until their lawsuit over the project is resolved. A U.S. District Court Judge has rejected a request to temporarily stop construction…

Fargo Prepares for Single Stream Recycling

You only have to call if the city if you do not want to be in the new recyling program.

February 13, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — The city of Fargo is going to an all–in–one recycling program this summer. The phones are ringing off the hook over confusion about the program. We knocked on doors and talked to people who said separating cans from plastics and glass can be time consuming. Staff at Fargo Recycles, which is run by the city of Fargo,…

City of Fargo Selected for What Works Cities Initiative

Fargo is now participating in Bloomberg Philanthropies 'What Works Cities' Initiative

February 13, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo has been selected to join 63 other cities in the national What Works Cities Initiative. What does that mean for Fargo? What Works Cities is backed by Bloomberg Philanthropies, a company which works in more than 120 countries around the world. The city of Fargo is collaborating with WWC to help make data more accessible to…

Red River Zoo Hoping Two Pallas Cats Find Love…with Each Other

The Red River Zoo is hoping love is in the air to help this species of cat to survive

February 13, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and the Red River Zoo has two animals waiting to just fall in love. Sural, a male Pallas cat from Japan was brought to the zoo last fall and a new female Pallas cat has just been introduced for mating. The felines are currently threatened in the wild. Their numbers are dwindling and…

Technology and Golf Meet at PGA Seminar

Golfers discuss how technology can relate to various swing techniques

February 13, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Sometimes teachers become the students again. The Dakota PGA Chapter hosted a teaching seminar for golf instructors. The workshop highlights new technologies coaches can use on their golfers. Examples include devices that track both your swing and how far the ball goes. Participants had the chance to be the test subject, so the group could figure techniques…

Pyrotechnics Guild International Coming Back to West Fargo

The PGI is one of the largest firework shows in the world

February 13, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Pyrotechnics Guild International annual convention and show is coming back to West Fargo. This is video of their 2011 gathering. It is one of the largest firework shows in the world. The convention will take place August 5th through 11th at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Shows will take place on four nights; August 6th,…

Former U.S. Representative Clint “Marlboro Man” Roberts Dies

Roberts starred in TV commercials and had some small movie roles

February 13, 2017

TJ Nelson,

SOUTH DAKOTA — Former South Dakota U.S. Rep. Clint Roberts has died. The rancher and politician was also known for being a finalist to be the Marlboro Man. He starred in TV commercials and had a few small roles in movies. Roberts served in the state Senate and as the state’s Secretary of Agriculture before he was elected to Congress…

City of Grand Forks Wants Your Input on I-29 Corridor

Your input will help the city determine what is needed to improve current transportation needs

February 13, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — If you live in or near Grand Forks and would like to give your input on improving the I-29 corridor, here’s your chance. A public meeting will be held to talk about current and future transportation needs. It’ll be held Thursday night from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Alerus Center. A formal presentation will be given…

DAPL Protests Costing Local N.D. Taxpayers, State $33 Million

Nine states have provided support to law enforcement

February 13, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. — Authorities have spent 188 days at the protest camps at an estimated cost to state and local taxpayers of nearly $33 million. That cost has been broken down to $25 million for personnel needs such as paying salaries and other staff, $3.6 million for travel, per diem and housing and $4.3 million for supplies and…

Fargo Recycling: Only Call to Opt-Out of Program

There is no action required to join the single stream recycle program

February 13, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — The city of Fargo is going to an all–in–one recycling program this summer. Staff at Fargo Recycling told KVRR they found the phones are ringing off the hook over confusion about the program. We knocked on doors and talked to people who said separating cans from plastics and glass can be time consuming. Staff said they heard similar…