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Fire Marshal Rules Fargo Senior Living Center Fire Accidental

January 10, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. – A fire on January 4th at Riverview Apartment Complex in South Fargo has been ruled accidental. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says natural gas leaking near the meter entered the building and was ignited in a nearby mechanical room. A staff member tried to put out the fire with an extinguisher but it spread. Firefighters couldn’t get the…

Five People In Custody After Pursuit In Fargo

The Metro Street Crimes Unit spotted a stolen car and were awaiting back up from police when a second car, driven by the owner of the stolen car, pulled into the lot.

January 10, 2019

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FARGO (KFGO) – Five people ended up in the Cass County Jail after a man was struck in the parking lot of a south Fargo hotel. The Metro Street Crimes Unit spotted a stolen car and were awaiting back up from police when a second car, driven by the owner of the stolen car, pulled into the lot. Police say…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Persia and Fifi

A tale of two kitties.

January 10, 2019

Emily Welker,

These two little kittens had a start to life you could call pawsitively Dickensian. Sisters Persia and Fifi were rescued from an infanthood spent homeless on the streets of our region at just 8 weeks old, just as the weather was turning from chilly to life-threatening for animals left outdoors. Homeward Animal Shelter workers took them into the rescue, and…

Stillwater Prison On Lockdown After Inmate Attacks Officer

The state Department of Corrections says a prisoner targeted the sergeant in a living unit late Wednesday morning.

January 10, 2019

Site Staff,

STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) – Officials have placed Stillwater state prison on lockdown after an inmate attacked a corrections officer. The state Department of Corrections says a prisoner targeted the sergeant in a living unit late Wednesday morning. Department spokeswoman Sarah Fitzgerald says corrections officers responded quickly and contained the incident. The Star Tribune reports the officer was checked at a…

Chimney Safety Tips To Make Sure Your Home Doesn’t Go Up In Smoke

They say it should be cleaned by a professional annually

January 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Fire Department wants to remind you to clean out that chimney before you light anything up in it. Firefighters say a professional should be cleaning out your chimney and vents every year because of the build-up that forms after burning solid fuels. A fire marshal says overwhelming your fireplace with too much heat and putting things other…

Proposed Bill Would Require ND Schools to Offer Bible History Course

The proposed course would be offered as an elective at all public schools

January 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota legislators are discussing a bill that would allow public schools to offer a course on biblical history. State Representative Aaron McWilliams (R-Hillsboro) says if students want a deeper understanding of American history, they should learn how the Bible influenced the Founding Fathers. “The very first argument of the very first Constitutional Congress was whether or not…

Barnesville Honors First Responders for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

First responders say it's a chance to mingle with other departments in a relaxed environment

January 9, 2019

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BARNESVILLE, Minn. — It’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and people in Barnesville are showing their support for first responders. Firefighters, EMT’s, and police officers all gathered at the event. Cards and posters made by local students were displayed at the open house. First responders say it’s a great chance to mingle with other departments in a relaxed environment. They also say…

Fire Causes Extensive Damage in Downtown Wahpeton Building

Apartment units and businesses occupy the building

January 9, 2019

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WAHPETON, N.D. — A fire in Wahpeton’s former Citizen’s Bank Building causes extensive damage. It started around 1:30 p.m. in a second story apartment unit on the 500 Block of Dakota Avenue. The building also includes several businesses and the Three Rivers Crisis Center. “We heard the upstairs smoke alarm start beeping. I looked up and I could see smoke rolling…

Results from the “Hunger In North Dakota” Study Are Out

Issues like housing, transportation, and medical problems often coexist with hunger

January 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Results of the Hunger in North Dakota study are out. They were presented at the Cass Clay Food Commission meeting. The study surveyed 500 clients and 175 agencies including food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens. A key point is that hunger affects a variety of people. Many clients are actually educated, housed, and employed. Some of them don’t…

Sunflower Growers Have Reasons to Be Optimistic in 2019

Growers discussed marketing strategies at annual conference

January 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Sunflower growers are discussing ways to make their crop more appealing to consumers across the country. At the 41st annual National Sunflower Research Forum, growers and producers spoke about how sunflowers could be more lucrative this year. Clark Coleman, the President of the National Sunflower Association, said recent tariffs had more of an impact on soybeans, but the…