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North Dakota Sues Feds Over Pipeline Protest Police Costs

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he filed the lawsuit Thursday against the Army Corps of Engineers.

July 18, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota has sued the federal government to recover the $38 million the state spent policing protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he filed the lawsuit Thursday against the Army Corps of Engineers. He says the agency didn’t respond to an administrative claim he filed one year ago. The agency…

Fargo PD Releases Dash Cam Video of Traffic Stop Turned Aggressive

Dash cam video shows police pulling over 26–year–old Abraham Nyei

July 18, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police has released video of an incident that turned aggressive Monday. “I never expected something like this to come out of the Fargo Police Department,” said Abraham Nyei, the man arrested. “I really think they responded appropriately to the situation,” said chief David Todd, Fargo Police. Dash cam video shows police pulling over 26–year–old Abraham Nyei. Officers say…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Miss Sophia

Believe me, she'll keep you busy all on her own.

July 18, 2019

Emily Welker,

You might think it’s less fun to have one dog than two. Miss Sophia is here to prove you wrong. The year-and-a-half-old husky-shepherd mix came in to Homeward Animal Shelter by way of the pound, and in to the KVRR Morning Show studios via Homeward’s Heather Klefstad. And she was more fun than a barrel of monkeys the whole morning….

Volunteers Create Books for Visually Impaired Students

THE TACTILE BOOKS TEACH THEM BASIC CONCEPTS LIKE READING AND COUNTING

July 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Kids who can’t see don’t learn the same way students with vision do. In order to grasp concepts like reading and counting, they need to feel sensory objects, some of which others would simply throw away. “A lot of them came from the vision teachers because we collect a lot of what other people would say junk,…

Google’s Digital Media Manager Talks About Online Ads with Local Businesses

July 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — In the age of social media, promoting your business or brand has never been more accessible. Figuring out exactly the way to do it can seem overwhelming. A Lunch & Learn event hosted by Prairie Den featured Google’s Digital Media Manager Matt Bergh. He was there to teach participants how to improve their digital marketing skills using…

A new home away from home for your dog opens in South Fargo

Barks & Recreation is located at 5126 51st Ave S

July 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Barks & Recreation celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting and tours of the new facility. The day care is unique to the F-M area as it has equipment that can’t be found anywhere else in the area and offers specific curriculums for each pet. “Kind of like taking your kid to daycare, we have different…

Toddler Unharmed Thanks To Car Seat After Fargo Rollover

July 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Two people are hospitalized and a toddler is safe after a rollover in South Fargo. Crews responded around four o’clock to 25th Street and 26th Avenue South. Fargo Police says a vehicle was north in the southbound lane. That driver and a car in front of them swerved in the same directions hitting each other. One vehicle…

Woman Shares Her Story of Losing 150 Pounds

July 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – A local woman is hoping to show anyone can make a positive change in their life if they are dedicated. Amy Kester has lost more than 150 pounds since April 2018. She did it through Profile by Sanford. Kester has worked with a coach to develop a diet plan to help lose more than half her body…

Veterans Get Free Legal Advice at Fargo VA

July 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – A law firm, the Minnesota Assistance Counsel for Veterans and the Fargo V.A. hold a day-long legal advice clinic for veterans. Direct representation services were free for low-income veterans. However, any veteran or active service member was able to get pro-bono legal advice. Attorneys answered questions and helped with legal forms for wills, child support issues, housing…

Mental Evaluation Ordered For Woman Accused of Shooting Two Men

32-year-old Sadie Rix of Austin, Texas made her initial appearance in court

July 17, 2019

TJ Nelson,

TRAILL CO., ND — A mental evaluation has been ordered for the woman accused of shooting two men in Portland, North Dakota. 32-year-old Sadie Rix of Austin, Texas made her initial appearance in court. Rix is charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault. The two men wounded in the shooting in late June were…