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President Trump Signs Executive Order Making Low-Premium Health Insurance Plans More Available

But the changes Mr. Trump hopes to bring about could take months or even longer

October 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump predicts “millions and millions of people” will benefit from his action to unwind the health care law. He’s signed an executive order to make lower-premium plans more widely available. But the changes Mr. Trump hopes to bring about could take months or even longer. The proposals may not be finalized in time to affect…

MSUM Seeing Boost in Enrollment

The official fall semester enrollment at the university stands at 6,019

October 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM is getting an enrollment boost from freshmen and graduate students. The official fall semester enrollment at the university stands at 6,019. That is up nearly two percent from last fall. The gains are credited to a 21 percent increase in graduate students and a 2.5 percent increase in new entering freshmen. Almost 24 percent of…

Prince’s Family May Take Legal Action After Removal of Artist’s Master Tapes from Minnesota

the recordings are allegedly safe at a storage facility in Los Angeles

October 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CHANHASSEN, Minn. — Master tapes of unreleased music and videos from Prince’s Paisley Park studio complex have been moved. Sharon and Norrine Nelson, Prince’s older half-sisters, say they’re prepared to take legal action to bring the music back to Minnesota. The sisters say the executor of the estate, Comerica Bank & Trust, didn’t tell them the music would be…

Non-Tribal Cabin Owners Forced from Leech Lake Properties

Leaders want to reclaim the land to address the reservation's homelessness problem

October 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

LEECH LAKE, Minn, — Some cabin owners are being forced from Leech Lake in northern Minnesota. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has decided not to renew nearly 350 waterfront lot leases, meaning non-tribal cabin owners will have to vacate their cabins. Leaders want to reclaim the land to address the reservation’s homelessness problem. Nearly 75 cabin owners will have…

Cone Zone: Expect More Closures on Highway 75 in Moorhead

October 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Drivers on Highway 75 in Moorhead are running into more lane closures. Lanes on the north side of the I-94 interchange are now shut down. The contractor for last year’s diverging diamond interchange project will replace a section of concrete near the north crossover. The work will take about one day, but the lane closure will…

Make Room For Mushrooms

Be a fun guy, or girl - and learn about one of the tastiest treats of the fall season.

October 12, 2017

Emily Welker,

They come in all shapes and sizes, colors and flavors, from lobster to shrimp to citrus to oyster. They grow on trees and on the ground, and all around the Upper Midwest. They’ve been linked to relief from cancer side effects like neuropathy and contain all kinds of antioxidants, but they’re some of the most divisive foods for many American…

Pet Connection: Meet Gidget

A miniature pomeranian with major soul.

October 12, 2017

Emily Welker,

If you were to encounter Gidget the way her rescuers did, you might not believe your eyes at first: a tiny, geriatric Pomeranian, missing most of her teeth, suffering from an enlarged heart, tottering down the streets of a southern Valley city all by herself in the world. That’s if you didn’t accidentally step on her first. Because at between…

Grand Forks Middle School Honors Late Teacher With Scoreboard Dedication

Troy Bazey worked as a teacher and coach at Schroeder Middle School for over 20 years

October 11, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks middle school took time from their day to celebrate the life of a beloved teacher and coach, Troy Bazey. Schroeder Middle School honored the life of Bazey. “It’s just amazing. The Schroeder family has been so supportive throughout the whole ordeal,” said Kaci Bazey, Troy Bazey’s daughter. Troy Bazey lost his battle with…

New Mississippi Valley Division Commander Meets with Gov. Burgum, Sen. Hoeven Over Flood Diversion Efforts

Major General Kaiser says the most important thing that came out of today's meeting is hearing about both Minnesota and North Dakota working together toward a common goal

October 11, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The F–M Flood Diversion project has caused controversy for years but now Governor Dayton and Governor Burgum are working together for permanent flood protection. “The engineers are confident they can solve it,” said Gov. Burgum. “It’ll take some engineering skills, it’s going to take some political skill, it’s going to take some give and collaboration for us…

Golf Courses Closing Soon in Fargo

Rose Creek and Edgewood say they will remain open as long as they can weather permitting

October 11, 2017

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FARGO, ND — As temperatures start to drop outside, golf courses will start to close. Places like Rose Creek Public Golf Course and Edgewood Public Golf Course say they will remain open as long as they can, weather permitting. Some golfers just don’t quit because it gets a little cooler outside. “Forty-eight has been our cut off,” said Leonard Floberg. Sometimes…