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Gas Leak Leads To Evacuation of Daycare Center

The leak happened around 10:15 a.m. Monday morning in the area around 3013 Madison Avenue North.

July 22, 2019

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FARGO, ND –Xcel Energy worked to repair a natural gas leak in North Fargo. The leak happened around 10:15 a.m. Monday around 3013 Madison Avenue North. A nearby daycare at the YWCA evacuated the 87 children to Madison Elementary School. Some houses around the gas leak also were evacuated. Fargo Police assisted with traffic control. KFGO’s Jim Monk reported form…

Man Fatally Shot Near Where Brother was Killed 2 Years Ago

A vigil was held near where the brothers were killed to pray for an end to gun violence.

July 22, 2019

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ A man fatally shot in north Minneapolis over the weekend lost his brother to gun violence just a block away two years ago. Community members held a vigil Sunday afternoon on a corner near where the brothers were killed to pray for an end to gun violence. The latest man to die has been identified by family…

Doug Burgum Directs Government Agencies to Fly Flags at Half-Staff

Burgum encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses.

July 22, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Tuesday, July 23. Burgum encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a sign of respect for the memory and longstanding service of retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens…

Game and Fish Workers Stock 11 Million Walleye Fingerlings

Crews have stocked 140 lakes across the state with more than 11 million walleye fingerlings.

July 22, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says its workers have just completed one of the largest fish stocking efforts in the history of the agency. Crews have stocked 140 lakes across the state with more than 11 million walleye fingerlings from the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery. Fisheries production leader Jerry Wiegel says the Garrison…

North Dakota Unemployment Rate Saw No Change in June

The latest report shows 20 of 53 counties reported unemployment rates below the statewide average.

July 22, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KNOX) – North Dakota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June came in at 2.3 percent. That’s equal to the May rate and three-tenths lower than one-year ago. Job Service officials say a total of 9,517 North Dakotans were in search of work in June. The latest report shows 20 of 53 counties reported unemployment rates below the statewide…

From ND To NASA: Stories From Outer Space

Jamestown Native Rick Hieb Shares His Experiences In Outer Space During 3 Space Shuttle Missions

July 22, 2019

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Space flight is one of the most astonishing achievements in human history. We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Most statistics say only between five and six hundred people have ever been to space. One of those people is North Dakota native Rick Hieb. On Friday, he talked about his journey from North Dakota to…

Tractor Driver Dies After Landing in Pond

Family members attempted to rescue the driver, but couldn't locate him.

July 22, 2019

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COOK, Minn. (AP) _ Sheriff’s officials say a man has died after the tractor he was driving fell into a pond in northeastern Minnesota. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office got a call Sunday night about a skid steer tractor that landed in a man-made pond. Family members attempted to rescue the driver, but couldn’t locate him. A rescue crew…

Interest in Hemp Production Growing in North Dakota

CBD is cropping up in grocery stores, health food stores and even gas stations.

July 22, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. – Interest in hemp production is growing in North Dakota. State officials say they’re seeing the most interest in growing hemp for cannabidiol. CBD is derived from the hemp plant, but unlike its cousin cannabis, it lacks potency. Now CBD, which many say has healing properties, is cropping up in grocery stores, health food stores and even gas…

Minnesota to Launch Working Group on Police Shootings

Attorney General Keith Ellison and Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington say the group will begin work later this summer.

July 22, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota’s top law enforcement officials are launching a working group and public hearings on police-involved shootings. Attorney General Keith Ellison and Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington say the group will begin work later this summer. The move comes as police departments and the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have often come under heavy criticism for…

Fargo Police Say Man Has Been Located And Is Safe

July 22, 2019

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Update – Fargo Police reporter Hanson has been located and is safe. — The Fargo Police Department is requesting help in located Michael Hanson, 47-years-old, who was reported missing this morning at 4:55 a.m. He was last seen southbound from Sanford, 5225 23 Ave. S. wearing a dark colored shirt, white plaid shorts and sandals. He is 5’06” and approximately…