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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mufasa

Get a pouncing lesson from a true expert -- this adorable puppy.

Whether you call it “pouncing,” or jumping up, it can be a divisive issue for dog owners. Some love it and encourage it in their pets. And some can’t stand it and work hard to rid their dogs of the habit. But when it comes to Mufasa, a six-month-old puppy, it’s hard to resist his pouncing. He’s just that cute….

Chamber of Commerce Launches Fueling Our Future Initiative

The intiative focuses on the pillars of people, prosperity, and place

FARGO, N.D. — The Chamber and Economic Development Corporation are spearheading a new initiative, with the public and private sectors working together to make the local economy stronger. The three pillars the Fueling Our Future Initiative will focus on are people, prosperity, and place. “It’s putting the needs of the community above the needs of your own individual organization. It’s that ability…

AARP Hosts ‘Lunch and Learn’ to Teach People About How to Protect Themselves Against Scams

According to the AARP Fraud Watch Network, a con artist steals someone's identity every 2 seconds in the U.S

FARGO, N.D.– Robo–calls are nothing new in our area, but scams come in all shapes and sizes. According to the AARP Fraud Watch Network, a con artist steals someone’s identity every 2 seconds in the U.S. The group says in 2018, Americans lost $16 billion  to fraud, identity theft, and scams. There are many types of scams people can fall…

Fargo South Senior P.R.A.N.K Was a Success

Prank, or People really appreciate nice kids, is a way for graduating seniors to thank their grade school teachers and show young kids that they too can graduate if they put their minds to it

FARGO, N.D.– Its tradition for graduating seniors to pull a senior prank on their school, but South High school students are taking the word prank and giving it a new meaning. Prank, or People really appreciate nice kids, is a way for graduating seniors to thank their grade school teachers and show young kids that they too can graduate if…

East Grand Forks Working To Secure Governor’s Fishing Opener In 2021

A site visit by Explore Minnesota officials is planned for next Wednesday

Gov. Tim WalzEAST GRAND FORKS, MN — East Grand Forks wants in on the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. It was held two weekends ago in Albert Lea and is headed to Thumper Pond Resort in Otter Tail County next year. East Grand Forks officials hope to hook the event in 2021. The city is hoping to use the event as a…

Sen. Hoeven Works To Get New Manned Flying Mission For Fargo’s Happy Hooligans

The 119th Fighter Wing retired its F-16's after a realignment recommendation in 2005

WASHINGTON — Work is ongoing in Washington, D.C. to secure another manned flying mission for Fargo’s Happy Hooligans. North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven met with Lieutenant General L. Scott Rice, the Director of the Air National Guard. Hoeven says he is working to advance priorities of the North Dakota Air National Guard. They talked about a new operation facility for the…

Woman On Rural Road Near Drayton Struck And Killed In Dark Of Night

The highway patrol has identified the woman as 44-year-old Kammi Leland

DRAYTON, ND — A Drayton, North Dakota woman is dead after getting hit by a vehicle while standing on a road just south of the town. The fatal crash was reported around 1 Wednesday morning. The highway patrol has identified the woman as 44-year-old Kammi Leland. They say 21-year-old Hunter Hatloy of Drayton came across a man on the road and…

Sen. Smith Introduces Bills Aimed to Lower Drug Prices

The bills have bipartisan support

WASHINGTON – With the cost of medicine rapidly rising, Democratic Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith introduces two bills to help lower the cost of drugs. One is called the Ensuring Innovation Act, which would stop companies from extending their patents by making insignificant changes to drugs by adding ingredients. The other is called the FAIR Drug Pricing Act, which would require…

Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order In Fight Over Bar’s Mural

The Owners of Lonesome Dove In Mandan Filed A Federal Lawsuit On Monday

BISMARCK, ND — A judge has issued a temporary restraining order in the battle over a mural at Lonesome Dove bar in Mandan. The owners sued in federal court on Monday. The Mandan City Commission ordered the bar to remove the mural because the business doesn’t have a permit for the outdoor artwork. The judge’s order also prohibits the city from…

Second Drowning In As Many Days In Central Minnesota

The body of a man has been pulled from Louise Lake near Longville

LONGVILLE, MN — A second drowning in central Minnesota has been reported this week. The body of a man has been pulled from Louise Lake near Longville. Deputies and first responders were called to the lake Tuesday afternoon on a report of a possible drowning. They found the man’s body near a fishing boat. He was pronounced dead at the…