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Former Colorado Officer Teaches Self-Defense Techniques at Fargo YMCA

He wants both men and women to know they can fight back from an attack

March 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A retired Colorado officer is looking to teach people in the F–M area how to act fast when they’re in danger. Michael Jamison is teaching a self–defense class at the YMCA in downtown Fargo. He is teaching people moves they need to make to protect themselves from attackers. Jamison says his goal is to empower people and realize…

Three Dead After Two Collisions Outside Tower City

The state patrol says a 16-year-old girl driving an SUV crossed the center line and collided head-on with a van.

March 30, 2019

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TOWER CITY, ND (KFGO) – Three people are dead after two collisions west of Fargo late Friday night. The crashes happened on Cass County road 10, just east of Tower City. The state patrol says a 16-year-old girl driving an SUV crossed the center line and collided head-on with a van. The teenager was flown to Fargo with serious injuries….

NDSU Football Players Join the Flood Fight by Filling Sandbags

The NDSU football team came out to sandbag central to help fill as many sandbags as they could in just a few hours

March 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Before sandbag central closes down operations, the NDSU football team has decided to join the flood fight. The NDSU football team came out to sandbag central to help fill as many sandbags as they could in just a few hours. More than 50 players have helped out today and together they have filled more than 800 bags. The…

West Fargo Reading Teacher Receives School District’s Highest Award

This is her fourth time being nominated for the award

March 29, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Schools is recognizing a teacher whose passion for books is more than just what is on the pages. In the Legacy Elementary School library, principal Jason Markusen is leading what seems like an ordinary weekly meeting. However, as soon as the teachers started dancing and balloons were brought out, they believed something bigger was…

Students Learn Traditions at Native American Youth Leadership Day

They're making medicine bags and learning about Native American culture

March 29, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Students at Community High School in West Fargo are getting a unique opportunity to learn skills from Native Americans. More than 40 students in sixth through eighth grade are participating in Native American Youth Leadership Day. The students are learning Native American practices such as making medicine bags. Event organizers say they want these kids to learn a…

High Snowbanks Against Houses are Causing Problems for Homeowners

People in Fargo are already seeing damage to their homes from the melting snow

March 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– High snow banks against your house can be causing problems. People in Fargo are already seeing damage to their homes from the melting snow. When high snow banks against your house start to melt while the ground is still frozen, there’s no place for the water to go. It pools outside your home until it slowly seeps in….

Educators Learn About Improving Students’ Well-Being at Healthy Schools Summit

There were activities that help educators understand the emotions students go through

March 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Being healthy is about so much more than just the physical. At the Healthy Schools Summit, educators learn about improving students’ well–being. The theme of the summit is “Head to Toe, Inside and Out: Educating the Whole Child.” Educators learn about everything from grant writing to vaping to physical activity. “We have had an increase in vaping and getting…

Moorhead Stresses Importance of Proper Sump Pump Discharge Use

Melting snow and sump pumps connected to a sanitary sewer can cause sewer back-ups for entire neighborhoods

March 29, 2019

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MOORHEAD– The city of Moorhead’s wastewater division is encouraging all sump pump owners to direct the pump’s discharge outside of the home rather than to a floor drain or sanitary sewer connection. Sump pumps placed in the sanitary sewer during the winter months can cause excess water come springtime and sewer back-up. Placing your sump pump in a sanitary sewer…

Fargodome Welcomes PRCA Championship Rodeo

The rodeo offers seven different events for the over 200 contestants participating

March 29, 2019

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FARGO– Grab your boots and head over to this year’s PRCA Championship Rodeo at the Fargodome. The rodeo offers seven different events for the over 200 contestants participating. Brady Jandreau, who was injured nearly three years ago at the rodeo and later starred in the movie, “The Rider,” will be at the rodeo. Jandreau says he doesn’t feel alive not…

West Fargo Police Sergeant Demoted After DUI

Sergeant Ryan Dennis has been demoted from his supervising position to patrol officer.

March 29, 2019

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WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo officer has been demoted and suspended for driving under the influence. Sergeant Ryan Denis has been demoted from his supervising position to patrol officer. He will also serve a 15-day, unpaid suspension effective today. Last month, Police were called to 19th Avenue East and Beaton Drive for a report of a reckless driver. They…