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Changes Coming For A Number Of Road Projects In FM Metro

Sheyenne Street Project, 52nd Avenue South Project and 19th Avenue North Project

April 28, 2019

TJ Nelson,

There is another traffic change in the Sheyenne Street project in West Fargo. Starting Sunday, east and westbound 32nd Avenue West traffic has been shifted to the northside of the intersection. One driving lane is open in each direction. Crews will begin the remaining underground and installation of permanent traffic signals. Detours are in place. This is the second year…

West Fargo To Unveil Final Results & Recommendations From Special Assessment Forums

A special meeting of the West Fargo City Commission will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday

April 28, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo got people’s opinions on special assessments, now those opinions and recommendations are going to be made public. A special meeting of the West Fargo City Commission will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday. City staff will present the final results and recommendations of the Special Assessment Community Forums. The meeting is open to the public…

Body Mind Spirit Expo Brings People From All Over U.S. to Metro

more than 70 vendors were at this year's expo

April 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — An expo centering around natural health, growth and spiritual healing is bringing people from all over the country to Fargo. This is the eighth year the Body Mind Spirit Expo has come to the metro. It brings in more than 70 vendors who focus on healing through things like music or holistic medicines. One of them includes…

Honor Flight Gives Veterans an Opportunity to see their Memorials in Washington D.C.

When Joseph Bennett got back from the Korean War, he faced hardships not everyone could understand, but a trip to D.C. in 2015 helped him to start the healing process

April 27, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MINN.– It costs $150,000 to send about 100 veterans to D.C. When Joseph Bennett got back from the Korean War, he faced hardships not everyone could understand, but a trip to D.C. in 2015 helped him to start the healing process. “It actually, I’ve said before, it gave me more closure and more help than any medicine did,” said…

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Meets With North Dakota Leaders, Farmers

Topics like trade and the Farm Bill were discussed

April 27, 2019

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HARWOOD, N.D. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue joins North Dakota leaders to hear from farmers. With trade issues and harsh weather hitting farmers, it’s been a challenging year for North Dakota producers. “It’s tough here in North Dakota, it’s tough across the U.S. I hear the answer is trade, trade, trade. We’re blessed to be in a country where…

Driver Facing DUI, Other Charges After Reaching Nearly 100 Near Casselton

It happened on I-94

April 27, 2019

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CASSELTON, N.D. — A driver is facing multiple charges, including a DUI, after reaching nearly 100 miles an hour in a pursuit and crash on I-94 in Casselton. Cass County deputies responded to a report of an erratic driver shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday who was swerving from fog line to fog line. Authorities say within five minutes, the vehicle…

Boy Thrown From Third Floor of Mall Conscious, No Longer in Critical Condition

The boy's family is hopeful he'll be home by June

April 27, 2019

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The family of a 5-year-old boy who was thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America says he’s alert and conscious and no longer in critical condition. The boy plunged about 40 feet and suffered head trauma and multiple broken bones. The family is now focused on additional surgeries, healing and rehabilitation. They’re hoping the boy…

Agriculture Secretary Joins North Dakota Leaders for Unveiling of Grand Farm

Grand Farm aims to be the world's first completely autonomous farm

April 27, 2019

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SOUTHEAST OF ST. BENEDICT, N.D. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue joined North Dakota leaders for the ribbon–cutting of Grand Farm, a project led by entrepreneurial group Emerging Prairie. Grand Farm aims to be the world’s first completely autonomous farm. Developers want it to demonstrate the next generation of precision agriculture, which uses data and technology to aim for better…

Funeral held for MN DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn

April 26, 2019

KVRR Staff,

PINE CITY, Minn. (FOX 9) – After he died in the line of duty last weekend, hundreds gathered outside the Pine City Civic Center to honor the life of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn Friday morning. “So it’s really time to honor Officer Wynn because unfortunately he lost his life in the line of duty, so want…

Rapper Chief Keef Pleads No Contest to 2017 Drug Charges in Sioux Falls

April 26, 2019

Site Staff,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Chicago rapper Keith “Chief Keef” Cozart pleaded no contest to drug charges after he was arrested at the Sioux Falls airport in 2017. Cozart was arrested after four blunts and marijuana edibles were found in his carry-on bag. Cozart’s no contest plea means he’s not saying he’s guilty, but he’s allowing the court to treat him like…