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Mick’s Office Makes Special Burger to Raise Money for Brave Like Gabe Foundation

The burger will be on the menu through Sunday

MOORHEAD, Minn. –Mick’s Office is honoring Perham native and professional runner Gabe Grunewald, who passed away last week after a long fight with cancer. Mick’s has a specialty burger every week, and this week they’re doing the “Brave Like Gabe” burger. The burger is on a lettuce wrap to celebrate her healthy lifestyle. Two dollars from every burger and one…

North Dakotans Address the Effect of Hate Crimes On Minority Groups

In recent years North Dakota has been ranked among the top of the list of number of hate crimes per capita, according to FBI statistics

FARGO, N.D.– North Dakota nice isn’t always accurate when it comes hate crime statistics. In recent years North Dakota has been ranked among the top of the list of number of hate crimes per capita, according to FBI statistics. The North Dakota Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights hosted a public meeting and several people spoke on…

Body Found At Wadena County Fairgrounds Identified By Authorities

He is 54-year-old Roger Donnelly of Minneapolis

WADENA, MN — Police in Wadena, Minnesota have released the name of a man found dead at the Wadena County Fairgrounds nearly two weeks ago. He is 54-year-old Roger Donnelly of Minneapolis. His body was found on the fairgrounds on Thursday, June 6. Police say no foul play is suspected in his death. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: Death,…

Man Wanted On Warrants Flees Police In Jamestown But Eventually Gets Caught

Deputies spotted Howard Larson Jr. near McElroy Park but he fled into the woods

JAMESTOWN, ND — A man wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested early this morning after fleeing authorities in Jamestown. Deputies spotted Howard Larson Jr. near McElroy Park but he fled into the woods. A perimeter was set up and Larson was eventually found driving a vehicle in southeast Jamestown. He fled towards Ypsilanti before the vehicle was stopped by spike…

North Dakota Horse Park Releases Reduced Horse Racing Schedule For 2019

They are also offering themed events each night of racing

FARGO, ND — Get ready to root for your favorites during another season of horse racing in Fargo. North Dakota Horse Park officials have confirmed four days of live racing: July 19, 20, 27 and 28. The racing season was shortened this year due to a concern that there wouldn’t be enough purse money to attract horses and jockeys for…

West Fargo’s Annual Cruise Night Begins Its 10th Season On Thursday

It's sponsored by Toppers Custom Car Club and the City of West Fargo

WEST FARGO, ND — Cruise Night returns for its 10th season Thursday night in West Fargo. It’s sponsored by Toppers Custom Car Club and the City of West Fargo. Every third Thursday of the summer, hundreds of classic cars, motorcycles and food vendors will line the streets of downtown West Fargo starting at 4:30 p.m. each night. Cruise Night stretches…

Border States Electric CEO To Join Gov. Doug Burgum’s Administration

Tammy Miller will succeed current COO Jodi Uecker who is retiring June 30

BISMARCK, ND — The CEO and board chair of Fargo-based Border States Electric has landed a new job with state government. Gov. Doug Burgum announcing that Tammy Miller will join the administration as chief operating officer. Miller will succeed current COO Jodi Uecker who is retiring June 30. Because of her existing commitments, Miller will begin a transition period October…

Fargo Teen Accused Of Attack With Golf Club Arrested In West Fargo

Police were called around 3:30 this morning to the 800 block of Beaton Drive

WEST FARGO, ND — A Fargo teen was arrested in West Fargo after allegedly attacking people and their vehicle with a golf club. Police were called around 3:30 this morning to the 800 block of Beaton Drive and when they arrived 18-year-old Peyton Wentz fled. With the help of a Fargo K9, Wentz was caught and arrested for aggravated assault,…

Hemp Farmer Charged With Selling Drugs

The level for commercial hemp cannot exceed 0.3 percent.

PRESTON, Minn. (AP) _ A Minnesota hemp farmer is facing charges after authorities claimed his products had more than the legal limit of the compound that makes users high. Court documents say products from Luis Hummel’s 5th Sun Gardens hemp farm in Lanesboro were sent to a lab for tests and found to have THC levels above 3 percent. The…

Memorial Cruise For Downtown Shooting Victim

Friends gathered to remember a beloved fixture of the downtown food truck scene.

Friends of the Fargo food truck owner who was killed near downtown are honoring his memory with a cruise. A group gathered last Friday night in front of Kmart on University Drive for a memorial cruise in honor of Jason Halvorson. A friend says he was part of the car community. Halvorson was also well-known to food truck aficionados in…