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First Finalist For President of UND Visits Campus

Dr. Robert Marley is the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost for Academic Affairs of the Missouri University of Science and Technology

November 12, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND has started hosting the 6 finalists to become the next president of the university. Dr. Robert Marley is the first candidate to stop at the UND campus to speak to students and staff about issues the university faces. Marley is the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost for Academic Affairs of the Missouri University of Science…

Neche Man Gets 60 Years In Prison For Sexual Exploitation of Minors

Prosecutors say 35-year-old Brandon Bjornstad coerced hundreds of children into producing and sharing sexually explicit images and videos

November 12, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A Pembina County, North Dakota man is sentenced to 60 years in prison for multiple offenses of sexual exploitation of minors and child porn. Prosecutors say 35-year-old Brandon Bjornstad of Neche coerced hundreds of children into producing and sharing sexually explicit images and videos. He did this through multiple social media platforms including Skype, Kik and Snapchat…

Grain Trader Sentenced For Wire Fraud And Money Laundering

The judge has also ordered 22-year-old Hunter Hanson of Leeds to pay over $11 million in restitution

November 12, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota grain trader accused of running his business like a Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. The judge has also ordered 22-year-old Hunter Hanson of Leeds to pay over $11 million in restitution. He will also have to forfeit property. Hanson pleaded guilty in July to charges of wire fraud and…

Man Arrested after Fleeing from Police Near MSUM

MSUM Public Safety was made aware of the incident.

November 12, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–A man was arrested after fleeing from police during an attempted traffic stop at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday. Moorhead Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the 1000 Block of 20th Street South for erratic driving, but the vehicle fled westbound onto a sidewalk and started cutting through properties. The vehicle came to a stop after striking…

LIVE: Matilda the Musical at Moorhead High School

Award-winning local theater program meets award-winning Broadway show.

November 12, 2019

Emily Welker,

This week, they’re making magic over at Moorhead High School. The award-winning high school theater program is bringing the Broadway show “Matilda the Musical” to life on stage in Moorhead, and they shared a sneak preview on the Morning Show. The show is based on the dark, hilarious, and heartwarming children’s book by Roald Dahl, who also wrote “Charlie and…

UPDATE: Police Release Images Of Armed Robbery Suspect At Dilworth Liquor Store

armed robbery Monday night at Trax Liquors

November 12, 2019

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DILWORTH, Minn. — Police continue to investigate an armed robbery Monday night at Trax Liquors on Center Avenue in Dilworth. They say a black male got away with an undisclosed amount of cash just before 10 p.m. Take a look at the images just released by police and see if you can recognize the suspect. Police say he may have…

Kris Kristofferson Surprises Crowd At Downtown Fargo Bar After Concert

Kristofferson stopped by Dempsey's and asked to sing a few songs with 32 Below

November 11, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A popular local band got quite a surprise Saturday night when a music legend joined them on stage. Kris Kristofferson stopped by Dempsey’s in downtown Fargo and asked to sing a few songs with 32 Below. He performed several songs including his classic “Me & Bobby McGee” and stuck around with his wife for about 45 minutes….

F-M Community Celebrates Veterans Day

It's the holiday's 100th anniversary

November 11, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Retired U.S. Air Force Tech Sergeant Russel Stabler left with a friend for battle in 1967. “A school mate of mine went to Vietnam same day I did. He never made it back. And I happened to be on leave and I saw his mom in the store, and it was basically, ‘What the hell are you…

Special Veterans Celebration Held At Touchmark at Harwood Groves

The staff set up a wall of memorabilia that many of the veterans had during their service overseas

November 11, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Veterans at Touchmark at Harwood Groves were the guest of honor at a special celebration. In honor of their service, veterans were invited to stand and be recognized by staff, family, and friends at Touchmark. The staff set up a wall of memorabilia that many of the veterans had during their service overseas. A presentation by physical…

Unusual Arctic Blast Strands Women’s College Basketball Team in Fargo

The team is using the time to form a deeper bond with one another.

November 11, 2019

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FARGO, ND – Cancelled. It’s the word no traveler wants to see on the departure board. For the Northern Illinois Huskies, it’s the word that’s keeping them from returning home, and here in Fargo for just a little bit longer. “This is the second worst experience I’ve had, but I love these girls so it makes it a lot better.”…