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Energy Secretary Tours North Dakota’s Falkirk Coal Mine

Rick Perry praised the highly skilled workers at the mine

August 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

UNDERWOOD, N.D. — Energy Secretary Rick Perry praised the highly skilled workers at North Dakota’s Falkirk coal mine, one of the largest surface coal mines in the country. Perry posted this picture to his Facebook page of his tour of Falkirk with Governor Doug Burgum, Senator John Hoeven and Representative Kevin Cramer. Hoeven invited the secretary to the state to…

Legalizing Marijuana Will Be on Ballot In November

Supporters needed to submit about 13,500 valid signatures. They had more than 14,600.

August 13, 2018

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota have succeeded in bringing the matter to a public vote later this year. Secretary of State Al Jaeger says proponents submitted more than enough valid petition signatures to get a measure on the November general election ballot. Supporters needed to submit about 13,500 valid signatures. They had more…

Missing Person Has Been Found

Michael Allen is described as a Caucasian male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighs 220 pounds.

August 13, 2018

Site Staff,

UPDATE 8/13/2018 8pm — Michael Allen has been located and is safe. The University of North Dakota Police Department would like say thank you to our local media partners for assisting in sharing our message. We would also like to say thank you to our community for their assistance in locating Michael. *ORIGINAL STORY BELOW* GRAND FORKS, ND — The…

Lynx Star Lindsay Whalen Announces Retirement

Whalen has been balancing a new job as coach of the Minnesota Gophers with playing point for the Lynx.

August 13, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JULY 13: Lindsay Whalen #13 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces on July 13, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement….

Fargo Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Hotel

The robbery was reported shortly after 9 pm. Sunday at the hotel at 1407 35th Street south, near I-29 and 13th Avenue South.

August 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police are searching for a man who robbed the Quality Inn at gunpoint. The robbery was reported shortly after 9 pm. Sunday at the hotel at 1407 35th Street south, near I-29 and 13th Avenue South. Police says the robber threatened the desk clerk with a handgun, took money from the till and fled. The West Fargo…

Musicians, Audience Can’t Escape Rhythm and Blues at 24th Annual “Jass” Festival

El Zagal Shrine started hosting the celebration as a going away party for a musician going into the army

August 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The United States is a melting pot, and so is its music. Jazz was created in the early 1900’s, taking its ingredients from European, African and Caribbean styles of music. It’s the type of “groove” you could feel at Fargo’s “Jass” Festival, which celebrated one of America’s first art forms created in New Orleans. Jazz not only gives an…

Legacy of a Civil War Veteran Will Be Kept Alive by Historians in Moorhead

Before his death in 1907, a man known as "The Pioneer Barber of the Red River Valley" lived a historical life that went beyond haircuts.

August 12, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — More than a century after his death, the legacy of Civil War veteran Felix Battles is being kept alive by historians in Moorhead. KVRR’s Tim Scott tells us how many people are excited for a statue that honors one of the first African-American settlers in the metro. Before his death in 1907, a man known as “The…

The FM Pride Parade Connects People from All Walks of Life and Celebrates Love

"It doesn't matter where you come from, what you look like, who you are, who you love, who you vote for, it doesn't matter we're all human"

August 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Pride celebrations have taken over the metro and the week ended with their annual parade. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us what the festivities mean to many people in the community. “It doesn’t matter where you come from, what you look like, who you are, who you love, who you vote for, it doesn’t matter we’re all human,”…

Politicians Urging People to Remember to Vote on August 14

Congressman Tim Walz has already called more than 10,000 people to remind them of the election

August 12, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Congressmen Tim Walz and Collin Peterson stop in Moorhead just two days before the primaries. Because it’s an election date that relies so much on turnout, Walz and Peterson are urging people to cast their ballots. Walz has made over 10,000 calls to voters to get them out to Tuesday’s primaries. The election will decide if Walz,…

Ground Worker Who Stole Airplane And Crashed It Had North Dakota Ties

Richard Russell went on to play at least one season of football at Valley City State University

August 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

SEATTLE — The family of a man who authorities say stole an airplane from the airport in Seattle before crashing it had ties to North Dakota. The Anchorage Daily News is reporting that “after graduating from Wasilla in 2008, Richard Russell went on to play at least one season of football at Valley City State University.” It’s unclear how long…