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Fargo Marathon 2017: 5K Hero Run Honors Service Men and Women

Marathon staff members say all the runners are unseen heroes

May 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Before the big one, hundreds of runners honored our service men and women this evening in the 5K Hero Run near NDSU. Marathon staff members say all the runners are unseen heroes. Some of the proceeds go to the Shoes for Kids program which helps shoe more than 1,000 children in the area. Proceeds also go…

Mauch, Schwartenzberger Named 2017 North Dakota Small Business Persons of the Year

Govenor Burgum stopped by to give his congratulations and to help present the award

May 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Two people have been named the 2017 North Dakota Small Business Persons of the year. Erich Mauch and Carla Schwartenzberger were honored for the success of their company, Razor Consulting, which offers professional services such as project management, accounting and sales. Govenor Burgum stopped by to give his congratulations and to help present the award. Both Mauch…

Carl Ben Eielson, Discovery Students Team Up with Fargo Park District for Arbor Day

Carl Ben Eielson and Discovery Middle School's Students Plant Trees at Brandt Crossing Park

May 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Local Students and volunteers are helping our community stay green. Students from Carl Ben Eielson and Discovery Middle Schools, along with other volunteers, planted nearly 100 trees throughout the Brandt Crossing Park in Fargo. The students planted the trees as part of an Arbor Day celebration. Fargo Park District Executive Director, Joel Vettel, says it’s important for…

Barnes County Prosecutors Reviewing Investigation on West Fargo Police Officer

Warren has been with the department for 42 years, making him the longest serving member

May 19, 2017

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CASS COUNTY, ND — Barnes County prosecutors are being asked to review the results of an investigation into a West Fargo police officer. Lieutenant Greg Warren was placed on paid administrative leave earlier this month after a complaint was filed against him. Warren has been with the department for 42 years, making him the longest serving member. The Cass…

Labor Union Approves Contract with American Crystal Sugar

The contract covers about 1,300 employees in Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Crookston and other areas

May 19, 2017

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RED RIVER VALLEY — Union workers at American Crystal Sugar have approved a new labor contract. The contract covers about 1,300 employees in Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Crookston and other areas. Company officials met with the union at least eight times and are offering base pay increases and a one-time incentive offer pertaining to a signing bonus for year-round…

Judge Rules Prince’s Living Siblings Heirs to $200 Million Estate

The judge determined Prince died without having a will and named them heirs to his estimated $200 million dollar fortune

May 19, 2017

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CHANHASSEN, Minn. — A judge has made a ruling on the estate of Prince and has found it in favor for his living siblings. Prince’s sister and five half-siblings staked a claim on the late singer’s estate after he died from an opioid overdose in 2016. The judge determined Prince died without having a will and named them heirs…

Brainerd Sophomore’s Yearbook Quote Goes Viral; Wants to “Behead” the President

One student is quoted as saying..."I would like to behead him. I do not like him."

May 19, 2017

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BRAINERD, Minn. — Brainerd High School is coming under fire after a picture of their yearbook was tweeted and hit the social media…thanks to a Hollywood actor. The school dedicated a page of its 2017 yearbook, asking students about President Trump. One student is quoted as saying…”I would like to behead him. I do not like him.” The photo went…

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Standing Rock Chairman

The lawsuit claimed Archambault threatened pipeline workers and interfered with pipeline work

May 19, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — A federal judge is dismissing a lawsuit from Dakota Access LLC against Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault, but it may not mean he is in the clear. The judge said the company failed to prove its claim that Archambault and four others caused more than $75,000 in damages for Dakota Access during the protests in…

Countdown Continues: Still No Budget for Minnesota

The deadline to adjourn is Monday but Governor Dayton says he is optimistic they will reach a deal on time

May 19, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Dayton and Republican legislative leaders are back behind closed doors in an attempt to work out a state budget they can both agree on. Earlier this week, offers from both sides were considered, but the talks ended on Thursday after the groups could not bridge the gap in nearly $1 billion dollars in overall…

Fargo’s Deputy Chief Removes His Name for Consideration for West Fargo Chief

Fargo Deputy Police Chief Joe Anderson is no longer under consideration for the job.

May 19, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Fargo Deputy Police Chief Joe Anderson has withdrawn his name from consideration for the top spot at the West Fargo Police Department. Anderson stated in a letter to the city he could not commit to attending the second round of interviews scheduled for June 7-9. He also stated although it wasn’t an easy decision for him, it…