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Diesel Fuel Spill in Devils Lake Contained

The lake is not a source of drinking water to any nearby communities

May 17, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

DEVILS LAKE, ND — The North Dakota Health Department is monitoring the cleanup after diesel fuel spilled into Devils Lake. The spill happened at the Army National Guard’s Camp Grafton facility when a diesel fuel dispenser malfunctioned. About 1,300 gallons of fuel was contained, but about 500 gallons made its way through the storm sewer system into the lake….

Missing Annandale Teen Found Safe, Investigation On-Going

The girl was last seen on May 13th on Country Road 120

May 17, 2017

Site Staff,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A missing 17-year-old Annandale girl is found safe at Riverside Park in St. Cloud. St. Cloud police say Aaliyah Kazimer asked to use someone’s cellphone to call her Aunt. The teen was located in stable condition in an area across the river from St. Cloud State University. Kazimer was taken to the hospital for a routine…

Tribes Prepare Declaration to Stop Construction on Keystone XL Pipeline

The tribes' declaration points out environmental concerns for the proposed $8 billion pipeline

May 17, 2017

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CALGARY, Alberta — American Indian tribes in both the United States and Canada are signing a declaration against construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The Blackfoot Confederacy, the Great Sioux Nation and Ponca tribes are planning a ceremony in Calgary, Alberta, where the pipeline developer, TransCanada is located. The tribes’ declaration points out environmental concerns for the proposed $8…

Breckenridge Police Searching for BB Gun Vandals

Two homeowners woke up to find their windows were shot with a BB gun

May 17, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — Breckenridge Police are searching for the people responsible for a string of early morning vandalism. Two homeowners woke up to find their windows were shot with a BB gun. The houses are located on 11th Street North. Officers responded to the first home around 5:30 am and then discovered damage at the second home. The police…

American Crystal Sugar Employees Preparing to Vote on New Contract

The contract includes three percent annual increases and nearly three percent hike in the last year of the contract

May 17, 2017

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RED RIVER VALLEY — American Crystal Sugar employees are preparing to vote on a new five year labor contract that will cover 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…

ND Department of Health Holding HIV Education Forums

Health officials recommend every person be tested for HIV at least once in their lifetime, regardless of risk factors

May 17, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — The North Dakota Department of Health is teaming up with Family HealthCare to help communities across the state understand more about HIV. Organizers of the public forums say they want the public to be educated on the most current information on HIV transmission and treatment, as well as understanding the ways you can prevent and stop…

LIVE: Burgers, BBQ And Beer Festival Coming To Moorhead

Festival Arriving At Moorhead Center Mall Parking Ramp On June 15th

May 17, 2017

Site Staff,

Andrew Jason with Fargo Monthly stops by to tell us about this year’s Burgers, BBQ and Beer Festival. Fargo Monthly is adding BBQ to this year’s festival, after featuring burgers, bourbon and beer for the first three years of the festival. You can find ticket information online at burgerfestfargo.com. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Local News, Morning – In The Studio…

Northern Valley Law Enforcement Remember Those Who Have Fallen

The 7th Annual Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service was held in Grand Forks

May 16, 2017

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND — It’s National Police Week and departments across the country are honoring their fallen heroes in blue. Emotions were high during the seventh annual Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service. As flags were raised, people prayed for their loved ones and law enforcement and community members took the afternoon to pay tribute to those who are lost but…

Authorities Identify Teen Shot In Princeton

They say there was another 14–year–old male at the home at the time of the shooting

May 16, 2017

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PRINCETON, Minn– Authorities in Princeton, Minnesota have identified the teen found shot to death at his home. Police say they responded to a report of a gun going off at a home and found the body of 14–year–old Eric Nelson. They say there was another 14–year–old male at the home at the time of the shooting. No other details…

South Elementary School Student Wins 2017 Sun Safety Poster Contest

Fourth Grader, Londyn Salwey, Wins Essentia Health Cancer Center and Fargo Parks' 2017 Sun Safety Poster Contest

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — One local fourth grader is being awarded for her efforts to teach others about sun safety. Londyn Salwey of South Elementary school won Essentia Health Cancer Center and Fargo Parks’ 2017 Sun Safety Poster Contest. The contest was open to elementary aged kids from around the F–M area. Salwey’s poster pointed out things such as to avoid…