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South Dakota Artist Terry Redlin’s Unfinished Work on Display in Watertown

IT'S THE FIRST TIME ANY OF REDLIN'S UNFINISHED WORK HAS EVER BEEN SHOWCASED. SCOTT GROSS FROM OUR SIOUX FALLS SISTER STATION, KDLT, REPORTS

April 26, 2017

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WATERTOWN, S.D. — The Redlin Art Center in Watertown unveiled one of three paintings artist Terry Redlin was working on before he died. It’s the first time any of Redlin’s unfinished work has ever been showcased. It was unveiled on Monday, the anniversary of his death. “This is an opportunity we didn’t know we would have,” said Julie Ranum,…

Two Local Businesses at Odds: Center of Dispute is Alleged Threatening Phone Call

A recording of the alleged phone call is circulating around local social media groups

April 26, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Two Fargo-Moorhead businesses are at odds after a bride posted a negative review of Avalon Events Center on Facebook which allegedly lead to a threatening phone conversation. “I am telling you that if that review does not go away, you’re toast,” is what Tom Poole, Avalon owner, allegedly told Donny Dahl in a recording of a phone…

City Crews Withstand a Blast of Wicked Winter Weather

Temperateures close to freezing and modest snowfall amounts made keeping Fargo streets easier than it couild have been

April 26, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Snow started falling before dawn and crews were out early to keep the roadways clear, but plows weren’t the only ones swinging back into action. Snow caught many by surprise, but Fargo city crews were ready for Mother Nature’s wicked weather curveball. “We have a night crew that’s on staff they’re supposed to be sweeping, but in…

Posters Displayed in Downtown Fargo Showing Racist and White Supremacist Beliefs

April 26, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo say they have received complaints about posters supporting racist and white supremacist beliefs this week. Some of these posters were found on powerline posts behind Wurst Bier Hall in downtown Fargo. The posters have since been taken down but pictures of the posters have since been circulating on social media. They say things like,…

Parents of Andrew Sadek Attend Ceremonial Signing of Andrew’s Law

It came one day after he officially signed the bill to establish protections for confidential drug informants.

April 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The governor also held a “ceremonial signing” of “Andrew’s Law” with the parents of Andrew Sadek, Tammy and John. It came one day after he officially signed the bill to establish protections for confidential drug informants. Tammy had said Tuesday that she was disappointed they weren’t invited to the Capitol for the signing of the bill….

Senator Hoeven Talks with Air Force Secretary Nominee

Wilson is an Air Force veteran and is the current President of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

April 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON D.C. — North Dakota Senator John Hoeven had a chance to sit down and talk to the nominee for secretary of the U.S. Air Force. Hoeven says he pressed Heather Wilson for support to modernizing the nuclear mission at Minot, Global Hawk and unmanned aerial system operations in Grand Forks, as well as a future Arctic mission, and the…

Moorhead Hornbacher’s Celebrates Grand Reopening

You can find deals and free samples through out the store in honor of it's grand re-opening

April 26, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Nothing makes grocery shopping more enjoyable than free samples. In honor of the completion of the four month remodeling project at Hornbacher’s on 11th Street South in Moorhead, you can find them throughout the store! Community members gathered for the grand reopening of the grocery store that’s been in business at this location since 1979. Shoppers can…

Officials Give First Update on 32nd Avenue Construction Project

The intersection at 36th Street South is the next to be affected by the work zone

April 26, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — City and state leaders gave their latest update on the 32nd Avenue South project in Fargo at the Carlson Library. The snow may have slowed work for the day, but they say the project is still well ahead of schedule. A warm March and April have allowed crews to get a head start on the work that…

Gov. Burgum Signs Bill Eliminating a Percentage of Property Tax Rates

The two-year program eliminates counties' ability to tax for those services

April 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Burgum has signed a bill eliminating a 12 percent buydown of property tax rates. It’s part of a bill that has the state taking over social services costs for its 53 counties. The two-year program eliminates counties’ ability to tax for those services. In exchange, the legislation ended the so-called tax relief fund. Burgum says…

Senator Franken Introduces T.I.C.K.E.T.S. Act, Guarantees a Boarded Airline Passenger Their Seat

The bill also requires flight crews to check in to a flight at least 60 minutes prior to boarding

April 26, 2017

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NATIONAL — Senator Al Franken says he wants to stop airlines from booting paying air passengers from their seats. This comes after video of a man being forcibly dragged off a United Airlines flight was released and caused a nationwide outcry. Franken helped introduce a bill, called the T.I.C.K.E.T.S. Act, which stands for Transparency, Improvements, and Compensation to Keep…