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Commerce Secretary To Visit Fargo Next Week

Wilbur Ross Will talk about the president's trade policies

August 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Another one of President Trump’s cabinet members is coming to North Dakota. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is scheduled to visit Fargo next Thursday to talk about the president’s trade policies that have led to tariffs on steel, aluminum and soybeans. Rep. Kevin Cramer will host Ross and says he will meet with farmers and business leaders. Cramer…

North Dakota’s Democratic Senator Meets With Supreme Court Nominee

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and Sen. Joe Donnelly were the second and third Democrats to meet with Judge Brett Kavanaugh

August 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Judge Brett Kavanaugh & Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump’s latest Supreme Court nominee was back on Capitol Hill to meet with senators including Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. Heitkamp and Sen. Joe Donnelly were the second and third Democrats to meet with Judge Brett Kavanaugh after Sen. Joe Manchin sat down with him in July. All three are facing…

Young Girl Hosts Royal Cupcake Stand to Pay It Forward

Addie Loerzel brings back princesses, cupcakes and lemonade to raise money for the Sunshine Foundation

August 15, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Princesses, cupcakes and bouncy houses can only mean one thing. Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand is back in Moorhead. Twelve-year-old Addie Loerzel, a Moorhead girl with Spina Bifida, is raising money to help other seriously ill or disabled children enjoy dream vacations. Addie was granted her wish back in 2013 and now she’s working with the Sunshine Foundation…

Man Involved In Deadly Bar Fight To Be Sentenced Thursday

Darren Patterson pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in June

August 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Darren PattersonFARGO, N.D. — The man who pleaded guilty in the death of a man he punched out will be sentenced Thursday. Darren Patterson pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in June. Prosecutors say in May 2017 Patterson got into a brawl with James Grant, his brother Jeffery and Christopher Sang after the men were kicked out of the HoDo. Court…

911 Outage Caused By Human Error

CenturyLink says that an employee of West Safety Services made a mistake

August 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The more than hour long 911 outage two weeks ago in Minnesota, North Dakota, and North Carolina was the result of human error. CenturyLink says that an employee of West Safety Services made a mistake while making a network configuration change. The error prevented 911 calls from being accepted in Minnesota, North Dakota and North Carolina….

Democrat Keith Ellison Wins Attorney General Race

Despite allegations of domestic abuse just days prior to the Minnesota election

August 14, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — According to the Associated Press, Congressman Keith Ellison wins in the Minnesota primary race for attorney general despite facing domestic violence accusations, which he has denied. He went up against Northfield Attorney Matt Pelikan, State Representative Debra Hilstrom of Brooklyn Park, former Ramsey and Washington County Attorney Tom Foley and former Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman. Congressman…

Democrat Tina Smith Will Face Republican Karin Housley In November

The Women Will Compete To Finish Former Sen. Al Franken's Term

August 14, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sen. Tina Smith easily defeated five other DFL challengers in the Minnesota primary election to advance to the general election in November. Karin Housley only faced two others in her primary race and easily beat out both. The women will compete against each other to fill the remaining term of Sen. Al Franken which expires in…

Animal Lovers Walk with Their Favorite Furry Friends to Save the Lives of Homeless Pets

Dozens join in on the annual Adopt–A–Pet fundraiser, The Furry Friends Pet Walk to show off how much they have gained from going through the adoption process

August 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People are walking with their favorite furry friends to save the lives of homeless pets. Dozens join in on the annual Adopt–A–Pet fundraiser, The Furry Friends Pet Walk to show off how much they have gained from going through the adoption process. Courts Plus brings in different vendors from the community so people can learn more about…

Bison Fans Bring Unique Memorabilia To NDSU Fan Day

Bison fall sports teams and coaches participated in fan day

August 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Tuesday marked the 2018 Bison Fan Day, so the biggest NDSU fans made their way back to the Fargodome. Fans got to rub elbows with their favorite players and get some unique memorabilia signed. “Well some people have their man cave and we just have a lower level that’s a living room, but the theme is bison,” Alana…

City Commission Votes to Demolish South Fargo House Deemed Too Dangerous to Live In

Neighbors say the house been an issue for years

August 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One house in South Fargo will be no more after being deemed too dangerous to live in. On Monday night, the Fargo City Commission took action and voted to have the house demolished by the end of the month. “It’s gone through a continuing decline and deterioration. There have been no utilities over 10 years, load bearing walls…