WEST FARGO, N.D. — After becoming the West Fargo Police Chief more than a year ago, Chief Heith Janke says one of his goals was to bridge the gap between the department and New Americans in his city. “We have a large New American population, and from the police department, we weren’t doing enough to interact and build those relationships, and…
COLFAX, N.D. – Scott Hendrickson, Amy Lehmann and Jody Lingen won seats on the Richland 44 School Board after a recall election Thursday night. Incumbents Lisa Amundson, Josh Mjoness and Sarah Myers were voted out. The school was recently part of a hazing and sexual misconduct investigation. The perception of Colfax may be a slightly tainted from the controversy the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Congressman Kevin Cramer makes a visit to the Fargo West Fargo Moorhead Chamber to discuss updates from Congress. He says the economy is in an exciting place, with more job openings than people looking for work. Cramer believes wages and economic growth have been pushed higher and revenue to the government is rising. He says there is…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The City of Moorhead unveils a new and improved look for the Woodlawn Water Tower. The redesign is part of a project started by an artist, who brought the idea to city officials five years ago. It includes remodeling Oakport Tower, South Moorhead Tower and the I–94 Tower. Each neighborhood gets to pick which design will go on…
If you’re looking for a great cause and a good lunch to go with it, the people at Marcus Theaters want to see you. General Manager Tristan Ross has been working hard to bring awareness to suicide prevention ever since his movie theater family lost not one but two members to suicide within the recent past. That’s why they’re offering…
It’s hard to believe looking at these three furry, adorable faces, but there’s someone out there in our region who didn’t want these kittens to survive. The three tiny kittens, plus a brother and a sister, were discovered a few weeks ago in a bag thrown in a dumpster. The bag they were inside was covered in some kind of…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The brother of a New Town woman missing since last fall confirms it was his sister’s body that was found in a pickup pulled from a lake on the Fort Berthold Reservation earlier this week. Matthew Lone Bear says that Olivia Lone Bear was identified by her tattoos. The truck was recovered from Lake Sakakawea on…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Hundreds of people have already set up shop inside the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes for the 36th annual We Fest. With the promise of country music and camaraderie lingering in the air, people from all over have their reasons for pitching a tent or parking an RV in Detroit Lakes this week. “There’s just a…
FARGO, N.D. — Mayor Tim Mahoney’s preliminary 2019 budget for the city of Fargo includes an increase in spending. The budget is two percent higher than this year’s budget, or a little over $2 million more. Mahoney’s proposal includes money to battle the opioid crisis, the Red River Valley Water Supply Project and the police department’s lease of Border States Electric…
FARGO, N.D.– Fargo School Board members are thanking its staff for their hard work! Fargo School Board members hosted its annual appreciation picnic at Oak Grove Park for its summer employees. Employees were thanked with grilled hamburgers, chicken, and all of the traditional picnic sides. Prizes were handed out at the end of the picnic. “Our summer staff, they’re working…
