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Law Enforcement and the Community Celebrates Fallen Heroes in Grand Forks

Officers from North Dakota, Minnesota, and Canada celebrate National Peace Officer Memorial Day

May 15, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Each strike of the bell carried a name, a date, a rose, and a silent moment of gratitude for their service. The bell echoed across downtown Grand Forks 61 times, one for each local law enforcement official who lost their lives to serve and protect their communities. “These people all gave their lives to make this…

Teddy Bear Posse Collects a Record 4,500 Stuffed Animals for F-M Law Enforcement

3,000 of the bears were collected at Gate City Bank locations in the metro

May 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — After two months collecting stuffed animals, the Teddy Bear Posse has set a new record. In collaboration with Midwest Radio and Gate City Bank, the posse collected more than 4,500 teddy bears, eclipsing its record from last year. The bears will be donated to local law enforcement agencies, who give the stuffed animals to young children in the…

Discovery Middle School Explores Careers “On Wheels”

May 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Not every job requires you to be in an office all day. Some require you to be on the road. Discovery Middle School introduced students to all the different types of careers they could pursue behind the wheel. More than ten businesses and organizations talked to students about what they do every day. Some of them included Fargo…

UND Space Studies Department Does Fifth “Mars” Mission

The crew did 12 experiments including growing plants and testing new space suits

May 14, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — There aren’t many space studies departments in the world but it just so happens there’s one in Grand Forks. “It was founded by Buzz Aldrin actually, the space studies department,” said Prahbu Victor. Since UND’s program began in the 1980’s, the department has given students who have a love and curiosity of everything to do with…

Ready, Set, Go! Cyclothon Kicks Off the Fargo Marathon Week

Riding 15 or 26.2 miles through the streets of the valley is not a walk in the park...

May 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People hopped on their bikes and zoomed off to the finish line at the Cyclothon to kick off this year’s Fargo Marathon Week. Rider’s tell us about their experience and what it feels like to be a part of the cycling crowd. They tightened their helmets, tied their sneakers and waited for their countdown. “I’m pumped this…

Fire Hydrant Flushing Begins

The city is doing it from 13th Avenue South to 21st Avenue South

May 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The city of Fargo is starting to flush water hydrants. The Water Mains and Hydrants Department along with Fargo Fire will flush all hydrants from 13th Avenue South to 21st Avenue South. They will then continue doing so over the next four weeks. City officials say if you notice a temporary discoloration or odor in your water,…

FOUND: Cass County Missing Man

Kirk Besette has not been heard from since Friday morning (05/11/2018).

May 14, 2018

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*Update* Kirk J. Besette was safely located in Barnes County early this afternoon. The attempt to locate is no longer needed, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank those that assisted. TOWER CITY, ND — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating forty-two (42) year old Kirk J. Besette of Tower City, ND. Kirk has…

Synthetic Opioids Are Proving to Be More Deadly than Prescription Opioids

Despite this sudden rise, law enforcement and medical professionals still look to combat the problem as a whole

May 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For the past few years, opioid addiction has been a major issue in the Fargo-Moorhead area. But now, some more potent opioids have emerged on the scene. “Fentanyl is a hundred times as potent as morphine, and then there are some derivatives like carfentanil which has been around and can be obtained as hundred times as powerful…

How Mother’s in Fargo are Celebrating Their Day with Their Kiddos

Especially while being able to laugh, craft and say thank you

May 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Mother’s Day is being celebrated all over the country but mama’s here in Fargo are doing more than just that. Mom’s in Fargo are spending the day with those who made them a parent. To some, Mother’s Day is about the hearts and flowers and sending our thanks to those who brought us into this world. But…

What You Should Do The Week Before You Run the Big Race

People at Fargo Running Company say it's important to pay attention for the weather and be prepared for anything and everything

May 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Marathon is only a week away and whether you’ve been running for years or preparing for your first race, there are some things you should be doing this week. People at Fargo Running Company say it’s important to pay attention for the weather and be prepared for anything and everything. Have multiple clothing options and…