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F-M Diversion Project Asking For Public’s Input

There are concerns that the FM diversion project will move faster than money is collected to fund it

June 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND– The Cass County Joint Water Resource District is asking the public for its input about funding the diversion. People previously voted to use sales tax to fund the diversion project. However, there are concerns that the pace of the project will move faster than money is collected. Homeowners who the flood wall would benefit the most are asked…

New Sanford Clinic Expansion Project Begins in West Fargo

Sanford Fargo Vice President Paul Richard thinks the location is the perfect site for the expansion

June 6, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Sanford Health is celebrating the groundbreaking on their new West Fargo clinic. The groundbreaking kicked off the beginning of construction, which will complete a larger clinic and offer additional services for patients. The additions include a children’s center and an increase in the number of doctors working in Family Medicine and Women’s OBGYN services. Sanford Health…

U.S. Labor Dept: Six Million Jobs Available…Why Can’t They be Filled?

The U.S. Labor Department says there are currently about six million open jobs in the country, hitting a record high

June 6, 2017

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NATIONAL — Are you searching for the perfect job? According to the U.S. Labor Department, there are plenty of potential employers out looking for you. The U.S. Labor Department says there are currently about six million open jobs in the country, hitting a record high. Department officials say with so many open positions, employers are more likely to hire…

Minnesota Lawmakers Reflecting on Bills Passed for Local Projects

Lien says this project has been in the works for more than 25 years and has finally been approved

June 6, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota state officials are working with community members to review and reflect on bills passed during the 2017 legislative session. State Representative, Ben Lien, says the most important project is the 20th-21st Street underpass. Lien says this project has been in the works for more than 25 years and has finally been approved. The underpass will help…

Gov. Burgum to Meet with President Trump

President Trump has shown interest in finding ways to get funding on state and local levels to update infrastructure in all states

June 6, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Burgum is on his way to Washington D.C. to meet with President Trump to talk over improving the nation’s infrastructure. Gov. Burgum was invited to meet with the president after spending some time with Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao at the Drone Focus Conference last week in Fargo. President Trump has shown interest in finding ways…

Bison Meadows Plan Approved by Fargo City Commission

Construction is expected to begin by the fall of 2017

June 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo City Commissioners are approving a new plan for the housing project near Davies High School. The first plan was rejected after it failed to get enough votes but the developer revised the number of homes from 393 to 347 and added greenspace. Some nearby homeowners say they are still not happy about the project because…

Douglas County Authorities Asking for Help in Identifying Motorcyclist

June 6, 2017

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — Douglas County authorities are asking for your help in locating a motorcyclist who led deputies on a high speed chase. Authorities say a white man wearing a black t-shirt and tan shorts and riding a red “crotch-rocket” style motorcycle was traveling nearly 80 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone on County Road…

Gov. Dayton Signs Onto U.S. Climate Alliance

President Trump says the Paris climate change agreement, signed by 195 countries in 2016, is not beneficial or efficient for the U.S.

June 6, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Dayton is signing onto the U.S. Climate Alliance that formed shortly after President Trump pulled the country out of the Paris climate change agreement. Minnesota is now with 11 other states in the alliance that are pledging to reduce emissions levels by 28 percent of the 2005 levels. President Trump said the Paris climate…

LIVE: National Yo-Yo Day With Fargo’s Own Yo-Yo Champion

John Narum has won a World Yo-Yo Championship and appeared on "America's Got Talent"

June 6, 2017

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Yo-Yo extraordinaire John Narum joins Adam Ladwig to talk about National Yo-Yo day. Narum was the youngest person to ever win a Yo-Yo World Championship, at age 11. He’s taken his talents to “America’s Got Talent”. He tells Adam about what it takes to be one of the best yo-yoers in the world, tries in vain to show Adam and…

Local City Leaders Hoping to Bring in More Affordable Housing to the Area

If you were thinking about taking the leap to buy a home, it might be the best time to sign the papers

June 5, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Local city leaders declare June as “Homeowners Month”. If you were thinking about taking the leap to buy a home, it might be the best time to sign the papers. Mayors from Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo gather to celebrate one thing. “Homeownership is really the American dream,” said Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams. Not everyone…