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Fifth Graders Across F-M Area to Take Part In Plastic Bag Challenge

They will bring in as many plastic bags as they can to be recycled

January 17, 2019

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Schools across the F–M area are competing to be more sustainable with the Plastic Bag Challenge. According to the Plastic Bag Task Force, the average person uses 250 bags each year, and that’s something they want everyone to cut back on. “Introducing these ideas when they’re kids… it’s something they bring up to their parents, something they talk about, something that’ll…

NDSU Students Let Business Ideas Flow to Kick Off Innovation Challenge

Students had a chance to share their ideas in front of business leaders

January 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — When Ellen Koshney began her time at NDSU, she didn’t realize that one day, she’d be sharing her business ideas among her peers. “As a freshman, I never expected to ever take part in the Innovation Challenge. It was only a couple of weeks ago that I came up with an idea with my friend and we kind…

Discovery Benefits Sold by State Bankshares to WEX for $425 Million

WEX now employs more than 1,100 people in North and South Dakota

January 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo–based business focused on simplifying employee benefits has been sold for $425 million. Discovery Benefits was sold by State Bankshares, the same company that owns Bell Bank, to WEX, a global provider of payment processing and business solutions. Bell Bank President and CEO Michael Solberg says the bank is not for sale. Discovery Benefits was founded in…

Fargo Police Dept. Taking Part in Force’s Annual “Hometown Heroes Night”

The department looks to purchase new medical tactical kits for squad cars

January 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Department is looking for your support at this weekend’s Fargo Force game and the annual “Hometown Heroes Night”. The Force will take on the Sioux Falls Stampede at 7:05 p.m Saturday at Scheels Arena. For every ticket purchased online with the promo code “FPD”, the Force will donate $5 to the Fargo Police Department. They…

Catalyst Medical Center Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings

They say they've had many success stories from early detection

January 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Staff with Catalyst Medical Center in spent the evening offering free skin cancer screenings. The center recommends that people bring their whole family to get checked. They’ve been offering free screenings twice a year for three years, and say they’ve had many success stories from people getting detected early. If they do find any suspicious areas on your…

Corrosive Fluid Spills from FedEx Truck on Main Avenue

The chemical didn't cause any harm because of the low temperatures

January 17, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Traffic was down to one lane on part of Main Avenue early this afternoon after a corrosive fluid spilled from a FedEx truck. A two and a half gallon pail of a chemical fell off the truck in West Fargo, and another car hit it, causing it to spill on the street. Firefighters used floor–dry to get…

Shopko Files For Bankruptcy, Closing A Number of Stores In Our Region

The company will close nearly 100 of its more than 300 stores across the country this year

January 17, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Shopko is closing stores nationwide including in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The Wisconsin-based retail chain has filed for bankruptcy protection citing excessive debt and ongoing competitive pressure. The company will close nearly 100 of its more than 300 stores across the country this year. Here is a list of the Shopko stores that will close in our region….

Nobody Was Hurt After Oil Field Saltwater Disposal Site Exploded Near Watford City

The fire will be allowed to burn out

January 17, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WATFORD CITY, ND — No one was hurt in an explosion at an oil field saltwater disposal site near Watford City. The McKenzie County Emergency manager says one man was at the site at the time of the explosion, but he was not hurt. It happened at a White Owl Energy Services site. Authorities don’t know what caused the explosion and…

House Passes Repeal of Sunday Shopping Restrictions, Senate Will Decide Fate Of Bill Next

North Dakota House voted to repeal the longstanding Sunday business restrictions by a vote of 56-35

January 17, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — State Rep. Kathy Skroch made a passionate plea before the North Dakota House. The Republican from Lidgerwood said, “For the sake of our well-being, for the good of our families and our state, we must not strip the last remnants of the North Dakota Sunday closing laws.” That plea was not enough as the North Dakota House voted…

Valley City Student’s Death Under Investigation

The discovery was made by a railroad crew on tracks along the Hi-Line bridge in northeast Valley City around 2 p.m. Thurs.

January 17, 2019

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VALLEY CITY, ND — Police in Valley City are investigating the death of a high school student who’s body was found on Canadian Pacific railroad tracks. The discovery was made by a railroad crew on tracks along the Hi-Line bridge in northeast Valley City around 2 p.m. Thurs. Police have identified the body as that of Valley City high school student…