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President Trump Signs Veterans STEM Bill, Talks Bison Football Champions

The legislation was co-sponsored by North Dakota Republican Sen. John Hoeven

February 12, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has signed a bipartisan bill that will help veterans re-enter the workforce by making them eligible for National Science Foundation programs. The programs will help them pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or “STEM” fields. The legislation was co-sponsored by North Dakota Republican Sen. John Hoeven. Before the signing, the president thanked…

MnDOT avoiding putting salt on roads during heavy winds

MnDOT says this is safer because the salt will cause the snow to stick to the roads

February 12, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — With the day’s strong wind and subzero temperatures, the Minnesota Department of Transportation knows to be careful with how they treat their roads. The blowing wind means they are avoiding putting salt down on any part of the road. MnDOT says that while salt typically makes conditions safer over areas with icy conditions, not putting the salt…

Man In Mahnomen, Minnesota Dead From Gunshot Wound

BCA and White Earth Police are assisting with the investigation

February 12, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. — A man has died after suffering a gunshot wound in Mahnomen. The sheriff says the circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation. The man was first taken to Mahnomen Health Center and later airlifted to Fargo where he died. BCA and White Earth Police are assisting with the investigation. The sheriff believes this is an isolated…

Fargo Mail Carrier Helps Rescue Confused Woman In Blizzard

quick thinking may have saved her life

February 12, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Michael Sorum/FacebookFARGO, N.D. — The quick thinking of a Fargo mail carrier may have saved a woman’s life. Fargo Postmaster Greg Johnson says letter carrier Michael Sorum was outside delivering mail during the blizzard when he spotted an elderly woman who was very cold and didn’t know where or who she was. He helped her into his postal vehicle and…

Sen. Smith to begin Rural Economic Working Group to tackle rural issues

February 12, 2020

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON – Minnesota Senator Tina Smith will host her first meeting of the rural economic working group with a bipartisan group of senators tomorrow. She created the group with Senators Mike Rounds of South Dakota, Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin to bring local ideas to Washington. The idea is to see how the federal government can…

LIVE: Badges of Unity

Connecting kids and police can keep children safer, and you safer, too.

February 12, 2020

Emily Welker,

It’s a program launched under the previous presidential administration that the region’s biggest police force says is really starting to see results in the metro. It’s the “Badges of Unity” police youth outreach program at the Fargo Police Department, and it’s designed to put our city’s kids in contact with police officers in a way that’s positive, familiar and supportive….

Hector International Airport Flight Delays and Cancellations

February 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Hector International Airport has an updated list of all flights that have been cancelled and delayed today. Arrivals: Flight 33–Allegiant–Departing from Las Vegas–DELAYED Flight 3378–American Airlines–Departing from Dallas–CANCELLED Flight 3683–United–Departing from Chicago–CANCELLED Flight 3707–Delta–Departing from Minneapolis–DELAYED Flight 3962–Delta–Departing from Minneapolis–DELAYED Flight 4054–American Airlines–Departing from Chicago–CANCELLED Flight 4126–American Airlines–Departing from Chicago–CANCELLED Flight 5232–United–Departing from Denver–CANCELLED Flight 5534–United–Departing from Denver–CANCELLED Flight…

Blizzard Conditions Causing Road Closures and Travel Advisories

February 12, 2020

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UPDATE: The North Dakota Highway Patrol has lifted the no travel advisory for eastern North Dakota. FARGO, N.D.–Due to the blowing snow, multiple roads in and out of Fargo are being closed. UPDATE: Fargo Public Works has opened 19 Avenue North. UPDATE: I-29 is open from the Canadian border to the South Dakota border. UPDATE: ND Highway 13 is open…

FM Area Wakes Up To Blizzard Warning

February 12, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND –Wednesday: Snow ends quickly in the morning with most spot seeing under 2 inches. Blizzard conditions in the morning in the Red River Valley with blowing snow outside of the valley. Visibility will improve in the afternoon with more sunshine. Temperatures falling into the teens below by afternoon with wind chill values around -40. North winds at 20-40 mph…

NDSU Spring Career Expo Opens Doors & Solves Problems

The expo offered a panel on using inclusion in the work force to solve the state wide shortage.

February 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A work force shortage throughout the whole state has companies scratching their heads to find a solution. By connecting students and recent graduates with companies, the NDSU Spring Career Expo offers one piece to a larger puzzle. “When I started going to the expo, we didn’t have any students that would recognize Black Gold Farms. Now we…