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5 New Lawsuits Filed in Fatal School Explosion

CenterPoint says it's aware of the lawsuits and is working toward a resolution.

July 17, 2019

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MINNEAPOLIS – Five new lawsuits have been filed more than two years after a natural gas explosion caused part of a Minneapolis school to collapse, killing two people and injuring nine others. The lawsuits say CenterPoint Energy and Master Mechanical knew their work at Minnehaha Academy was “hazardous and abnormally dangerous” but “failed to inspect and close shut-off valves” upstream…

Fargo Police Release Squad Car Footage in Response to Article

**Disclaimer: Video contains vulgar language which may be offensive to some

July 17, 2019

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The Fargo Police Department has released the squad car footage from a traffic stop that occurred on Monday, July 15 when 26-year-old Abraham Nyei initially refused to stop, but eventually pulled over and became non-compliant. The video is being released as a response to an InForum article regarding the use of excessive force during the traffic stop. The video shows…

Plane Crashes Near Detroit Lakes Airport

July 16, 2019

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DETROIT TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A pilot walks away from a plane crash in Becker County. Deputies responded around 6:45 Tuesday night to a corn field north of the Detroit Lakes/Becker County Airport. The pilot, 76-year-old Theodore Kiebke of Detroit Lakes said his single-engine biplane lost power. He crash-landed in the field with the plane landing upside down. Kiebke was taken…

West Fargo Astronaut Talks About His ‘Out of This World’ Job with Local Kids

It's the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission putting man on the moon and a local astronaut is sharing his experience at NASA and in space with local kids

July 16, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D.– A West Fargo High School graduate is talking about seeing something less than one percent of people have seen: space. It’s the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission putting man on the moon and a local astronaut is sharing his experience at NASA and in space with local kids. “What’s your favorite part about being in…

Possible Human Bones Found in Carrington, ND

July 16, 2019

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CARRINGTON, N.D. – Police say a contractor digging a trench for a new sewer line finds what appears to be human bones. Authorities were called out to 4th Street and 14th Avenue South around 11:45 Tuesday morning. The BCI was called in to help retrieve the bones. Investigators say it appears an old grave was dug into and no foul…

More Cars Than Ever Have Laminated Windows Instead of Tempered

Knowing the Difference Could Mean Life or Death in an Emergency

July 16, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — When you think of vehicle safety features, you probably don’t look at your car windows. Roughly one third of all cars made within the last 10 years have laminated instead of tempered glass in the driver’s and passenger’s windows, and that number will just keep growing according to AAA. Laminated windows have a thin sheet of film…

Concordia Sophomore Receives Award for Hunger Relief Efforts Totaling $115,000

19-year-old Lauryn Hinckley is from Bismarck

July 16, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — When Lauryn Hinckley was nine–years–old, a family caught her eye, but it wasn’t their appearance. “I actually witnessed a young family unable to afford their groceries at a local grocery store in my hometown of Bismarck. That wasn’t ok with me. It just did not sit right. I kept telling my mom ‘we need to do something,’”…

New Gaming Center EGames Central Comes to Fargo

EGames Central Provides a New Space for esports Tournaments

July 16, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — As esports become more popular, there’s a bigger demand for gaming facilities where players can come together and compete. A brand new esports center in Fargo is set up for players to do just that. EGames Central comes with a stage, wall–mounted screens and virtual reality station. The center’s founder says he wanted to bring a little…

Hornbacher’s Prepares More Than 2,500 Pounds of Turkey for 12th Annual Gobble It Up Lunch

The grocery store and United Way are trying to raise more than $30,000

July 16, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — People are scarfing down as much turkey as they can as part of the 12th Annual Hornbacher’s Gobble It Up for United Way Lunch. For five bucks, you could get the grocery store’s hot and delicious turkey sandwich, chips, a frozen treat and a beverage at any of the store’s 8 locations. The president of Hornbacher’s says…

Frontier Airlines Announces Non-Stop Service From Fargo to Phoenix

To celebrate the new flights, Frontier is offering fares as low as $59 at flyfrontier.com

July 16, 2019

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FARGO, ND — You’ll have another option to escape the cold this winter thanks to Frontier Airlines. The low-cost carrier will begin non-stop service from Fargo to Phoenix in November. To celebrate the new flights, Frontier is offering fares as low as $59 at flyfrontier.com. Tickets must be purchased by July 17 to take advantage of this deal. The flights…