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Shooting in Virginia: “An Attack Against One of Us is An Attack Against All of Us”

Even if it's thousands of miles away from North Dakota, acts of violence hurt both our leaders and community

June 15, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Our Congressional leaders and others are speaking out about the attack. Many hope it will be the last. Even if it’s thousands of miles away from North Dakota, acts of violence hurt both our leaders and community. “An attack against one of us is an attack against all of us,” said North Dakota Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp….

Tenney’s Wheaton-Dumont Co-Op Elevator Hit Hard by Storms

a line of intense thunderstorms rumbled across much of the Red River Valley

June 15, 2017

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TENNEY, Minn. — A line of intense thunderstorms rumbled across much of the region last night. One of the more intense storms struck Wilkin County, where a grain elevator was heavily damaged. People are still cleaning up after Tuesday’s storms. One of the hardest-hit areas was the small town of Tenney in Wilkin County. “We received a call from a…

UND, SkySkopes and Grand Sky Team Up to Find Ways Drones Can Improve Lives

June 14, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — UND students are working to improve lives by using drones. The nation’s first unmanned aircraft aviation park teamed up with the university. Drones are widely used for cinematography and military operations, but some engineering master’s students at UND are using them for research. “Using drones, I’m able to fly lower and get even higher resolution data,” said…

Buyer Beware: Online Puppy Scams Hitting the Region

They collect large amounts of money from the would–be owner, but many times, the pets do not actually exist

June 14, 2017

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REGIONAL — Technology is a crucial part of our everyday lives but can be dangerous if not used properly. A recent scam has caught the attention of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota. Phony websites have been advertising deals to purchase a new puppy. “People are praying on people’s compassionate hearts,” said Kish Hilmert, President and Founder…

“They Did Change the World”: North Dakota “Farm Boys” Turned Soldiers Remembered this Flag Day

In Honor of Flag Day, Post 2 Re-Dedicated the 164th Infantry Regiment WWII Memorial Monument in Lindenwood Park

June 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Veterans and community members gathered at Lindenwood Park in Fargo for a ceremony for the 164th Infantry Regiment World War Two Memorial. “During over four and half years of activation, these soldiers proved that on the fields of international conflict, a citizen solider could excel and meet the best the enemy had to offer and could prevail,”…

Grafton Couple Awarded for Turning in Suspicious Driver

Troopers found the driver was under the influence of drugs and arrested her

June 14, 2017

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Courtesy: North Dakota Highway Patrol GRAFTON, ND — A Grafton couple has been awarded for tipping off authorities about an impaired driver who had kids in the vehicle. Scott and Valerie Dalbey were presented with the Colonel’s Award for Excellence by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The Dalbeys came across a suspicious driver on I-29 on a cold day in…

West Acres Cinema Loses Screen Power in Overnight Storms

Power was restored around 9:30

June 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Moviegoers at West Acres Cinema were also hit by power outages just after 9 o’clock last night. Our very own Nick Broadway was there when the screens went black. Many customers crowded the lobbies waiting for power to come back while others decided to run out to their cars and leave. Power was restored around 9:30. Categories: Business,…

Storm Damages Power Transmission Tower in Fargo

How Tuesday's Storm Impacted the F-M Area

June 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Last night’s storm left parts of the metro damaged. With winds reaching up to 70 miles per hour, a large power transmission tower located at 63rd Avenue and 25th Street South in Fargo was badly damaged. Xcel Energy said around 3,000 customers in the area lost power. Cass County Electric reported 800 customers without power after…

Moorhead’s Police Summer Youth Program is Back in Action

It gives kids, ages eight to twelve, an opportunity to become more educated while still having fun.

June 14, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Police Summer Youth Program is back in action and the lines were out the door for registration. It gives kids, ages eight to twelve, an opportunity to become more educated while still having fun. This motivating program is free and happens every Wednesday from June 21st until the second week in August. Aside from the…

West Fargo’s Yoga With Cats: Finding a Forever Home

Homeward Animal Shelter teamed up with Healing Touch Chiropractic for a night of feline fitness.

June 14, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — People in the metro are finding their zen with a little help from some cats. Homeward Animal Shelter teamed up with Healing Touch Chiropractic for a night of feline fitness. Adoptable cats joined yogis on the floor. The shelter hopes the event can help cats find a forever home. This is the second time the two…