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Fargo Police Officer Fired for Not Serving the Public

Boelke does have a right to appeal but has not yet made a decision on that matter

  FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Officer at the center of an internal affairs investigation has been fired. Despite an online and social media petition in support of Officer David Boelke, Police Chief David Todd says he made the decision to let Boelke go for “intentional and willful decisions to not serve the public.” Todd saID Boelke, who is…

Millennials Requesting More Prenup Agreements

Financial advisors say millennials are more likely to set up prenuptial agreements than couples in the past

  NATIONAL — It seems an age-old marriage practice is making a comeback, and not just for the rich and famous. Look out brides and grooms to be. Your significant other may be wanting you to sign a prenup. Financial advisors say millennials are more likely to set up prenuptial agreements than couples in the past. They say this is…

Refugee Resettlement Advocates Forming a Response Team for Hate Crimes

The advocates are working on putting together a rapid response team to help refugees deal with confrontations

  NORTH DAKOTA — After a racist rant against three Somali-American women in a Fargo Walmart parking, refugee advocates are working on a solution to help people know what to do if it happens to them. The advocates are working on putting together a rapid response team to help refugees deal with confrontations. They say by having a program like…

Starbucks Shuts Down Rumors of Illegal Immigrant-Only Discounts

Starbucks officials say the advertising is false and "100 percent fake."

NATIONAL — Starbucks is asking everyone to shut down rumors of advertised discounts at their shops for illegal immigrants. Online advertisements stated August 11th is “Starbucks Dreamer Day” and Starbucks shops across the country would give 40 percent off of any menu item if a customer was an undocumented American. The fake ads include the #boarderfreecoffee. Starbucks officials say the…

Hot Rods, Convertibles and Drift Machines Flock to “Cars and Coffee”

Hobbyists from all walks of the Valley's car world parked and sipped at this monthly event

FARGO, ND — The smell of brewing coffee and gasoline was in the air for an early morning car show. “Cars and Coffee” put up their fourth show of the year this morning by 1st Avenue North in Downtown Fargo. About 100 car enthusiasts from the Valley pulled up and parked to show off their modifications, engines and personalized rides….

Historic Church Seeking State Grants to Replace its Entire Roof

The more than a century old building has begun to show its age

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead church built in the 1800’s is in need of a new roof. The architect who designed it also worked on the U.S. Supreme Court building. Neighbors from a few houses down and from around the world gather under a piece of history every Sunday. “I love this church,” said Barbara Glasrud. “My husband and I…

Meet Vernie! Lego’s Newest Robot Invention

Fargo's Barnes & Noble is one of many locations given this new product to promote and share with visitors

FARGO, N.D. — Lego released a new set of bricks which is showing off its dance moves across the country.  Meet Vernie the Robot. Fargo’s Barnes and Noble is one of many locations given this new product to promote and share with visitors. Kids were shown what Vernie can do, how to use its app and create new parts. Vernie…

Pyrotechnics Companies from Around the World Arrive in West Fargo

The Pyrotechnics Guild International's "Kaleidoscope of Fire" will have four nights of fireworks displays at the Red River Fairgrounds

WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s bringing people together from all over the Metro and the world. “We have people who are ditch diggers, we have people who are medical doctors, the whole gamut of professions represented here,” said Pyrotechnics Guild International media representative Dan Creagan. Their common thread? “Love of fireworks.  Painting something in the sky is just fun,” Creagan…

Fargo Brewing Company Celebrates Anniversary with Dog Expo

Shelters and dog-related businesses were all in attendance

FARGO, N.D. — Craft beer connoisseurs brought their fluffy four–legged friends to the brewery.  The Fargo Brewing Company hosted their second “Hair of the Dog” expo. Twelve shelters and local businesses came out to mingle with the pups and enjoy a locally produced pint. They set up a tent for a Shakey Graves concert on Tuesday to celebrate the brewery’s…

United Way Distributes Backpacks Full of School Supplies to Needy Students

The United Way School Supply Drive has been going on through the summer and families are ready to pick up their supplies.

FARGO, N.D. — From their fifth annual lemonade stand to accepting donations, United Way has been hard at work gathering school supplies for the upcoming school year. The 19th Annual United Way School Supply Drive has been going on throughout the summer and kids and families are ready to pick up their supplies. “We are so incredibly grateful for all…