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Minneapolis Passes $15 Minimum Wage

Smaller business will phase it in over seven years

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minneapolis City Council voted to increase their minimum wage to $15 an hour. But wages won’t increase all at once throughout the city. The higher wage will be phased in for businesses with 100 or more employees over the next five years. Smaller business will phase it in over seven years. The city will fully…

Pros and Cons: Snap Maps Snapchat Feature Let’s Your “Friends” Know Where You Are

'Snap Maps' now shows your geographic location to all users on the app

FARGO, ND — First there was Twitter, Instagram and then came along Snapchat. It’s a way to share short videos and snapshots of your daily life with social media friends. But a new feature of Snapchat is raising some concerns among law enforcement and parents, allowing all of those “friends” to see where you are at all times. More than…

RedHawks Honor Military Service Members at Special Appreciation Night

One of America's favorite past times is honoring America's heroes

FARGO, ND — The RedHawks and the community turned out to Newman Outdoor Field to honor our local service men and women. It’s part of the organization’s Military Appreciation night and they had a surprise up their sleeve for one lucky veteran. One of America’s favorite past times is honoring America’s heroes. The RedHakws hosted Military Appreciation Night to recognize…

Babies Bouncin’ All Over the Moorhead Library

The Moorhead Library continues to hosts it 'Baby Bonunce'

MOORHEAD, Minn. — School’s out for the summer but babies are getting a head start in their education. Each week, the Moorhead Library hosts ‘Baby Bounce’ for toddlers up to three-years-old. Kids and their caregivers are able to participate in sing-a-longs, readings of short stories and bubble time. Organizers said it’s important for little ones to learn the importance of…

Pups Go on Parade to Find Forever Homes

Homeward Animal Shelter took a litter of pups to businesses around Fargo to find new homes and support the shelter

FARGO, ND — Homeward Animal Shelter is trying a new approach to find new homes for its resident dogs and cats. The shelter took a litter of five pups to seven different businesses across the metro. The businesses donated money to the shelter so their employees could get a break with the adorable furry puppies. The event was the product of…

Prosecutors Say Former Wells County Sheriff is a Danger to Others

He's scheduled to be back in court in September

WELLS COUNTY, ND — A judge is allowing the former sheriff of Wells County to travel to South Dakota and Montana, if it’s work-related. The ruling was made during a bond hearing for Johnny Lawson who is charged with conspiracy to deliver drugs, bribery and other counts. Wells County State’s Attorney Kathleen Murray opposed the motion, saying Lawson was a…

Angry Head-Banging Teen Clears Building of Grand Forks County Courthouse

Deputies, police and even a Department of Homeland Security helicopter responded

  GRAND FORKS, ND — Law enforcement rushed to the Grand Forks County Courthouse after numerous reports of hearing gunshots, only to find a mad teen. Authorities received several calls around 11:35 this morning from the courthouse. Deputies, police and even a Department of Homeland Security helicopter responded. After a search, they discovered that a juvenile in a third floor…

Families Touched by Suicide Raise Awareness with a Ride

Representatives said 132 lives in North Dakota were lost to suicide in 2016

WEST FARGO, ND — More than sixty motorcyclists are riding down I-29 to fight suicide. The ride started at Spicy Pie in West Fargo and ended at The Fort Saloon in Abercrombie, North Dakota. Representatives from the American Foundation for Suicide said 132 lives were lost to suicide last year in North Dakota. Many of the riders say they’ve lost…

Keep Your Pets Safe During Fireworks Season: Leave Them at Home

Your furry friends may be spooked by the loud noises and run off into danger

FARGO, N.D. — Many love to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, but the same can’t be said for our furry friends.  Experts say that pets should stay at home while you enjoy the area’s fireworks display. When your pet is at home make sure you keep them in an interior room to muffle the explosions and play music…