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MN State Rep. Debra Hilstrom Touts Her Experience in Her AG Campaign

Three Republicans and four other Democrats are also running for the open seat

June 20, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — After serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 18 years, State Rep. Debra Hilstrom says she’s ready for a change. Hilstrom announced her candidacy for Minnesota Attorney General on June 4th after Lori Swanson jumped into the race for governor. Hilstrom was a prosecutor for the Anoka County Attorney’s Office and resigned to start campaigning. Three Republicans…

Pregnant Woman Burned After Running Into Sister With Burning Pan

The South Dakota Woman was airlifted to a Minneapolis burn unit

June 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

KIMBALL, S.D. — A pregnant South Dakota woman has been airlifted to a Minneapolis burn unit after her stomach and legs were burned by a grease fire. 20-year-old Pam Bice of Kimball was burned Monday after she collided with her sister, who was trying to remove a burning pan from her home. Bice’s sister had found the fire in her…

Woman Drives Vehicle Into Jamestown Hotel

The driver and those inside the hotel were not hurt

June 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: NewsDakota.comJAMESTOWN, N.D. — Things got a little hectic at a Jamestown hotel Tuesday night after a vehicle crashed into the building. Police in Jamestown say Cheryl Cowen of McHenry, Illinois drove her vehicle through the west wall of the Comfort Inn & Suites. The crash happened shortly after 6:30 and left a large hole in the building. The driver…

Sentencing Set For Brawl Outside HoDo

In a deal with prosecutors, Darren Patterson pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in the death of James Grant outside the HoDo.

June 20, 2018

Site Staff,

Darren PattersonA former Fargo man will be sentenced on August 16, 2018 for his role in a fatal brawl outside the HoDo in downtown Fargo last May. In a deal last week with prosecutors, Darren Patterson pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in the death of James Grant. Patterson also entered an Alford plea on one count of aggravated assault, meaning he doesn’t admit…

LIVE: Swing Dancing

Learn how, for free, just in time to swing through summer wedding dance season.

June 20, 2018

Emily Welker,

Summer wedding season is here, and the stakes are high. You’re going to have to hit the dance floor right in front of the bride, the groom, your pastor, and worst of all, your ex-boyfriend from college. The pressure is on to look and feel your best when the music gets going. So what better way to prepare than with…

Arrest Made After Truck Crashes Into Fargo Home

Police say 24-year-old Damien Troy, the driver and a passenger fled on foot after the crash about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday but were tracked down by officers.

June 20, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ A man is in custody after allegedly driving drunk in Fargo and crashing his pickup truck through a fence and into a home. Police say 24-year-old Damien Troy, the driver and a passenger fled on foot after the crash about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday but were tracked down by officers. The passenger was taken to a hospital to…

Public Disposes of Medications Safely on “Take Back Tuesday”

Medicines will be incinerated after being collected

June 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health had a place for people to dump their over-the-counter and prescription medications as part of “Take Back Tuesday.” Not only is it a way to make sure your medicine doesn’t end up in the wrong hands, but it’s also better for the environment. “First, it’s good for the environment. We don’t want them…

Saddle Up! Kids Channel Their Inner Cowboy or Cowgirl in Wild West Jamboree

The West Fargo Park District allowed kids to learn about Wild West themes

June 19, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Kids showed off their inner cowboy or cowgirl at the Wild West Jamboree in West Fargo. The event was hosted by the West Fargo Park District at Rendezvous Park. Kids could ride horses, learn how to lasso, and find out more about animals at the petting zoo. With dozens of families there, parks staff believe the event…

Local Businesses Support New Downtown Fargo Drinking Ordinance

Business owners think that the ordinance encourages people to check out downtown establishments during events

June 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With many events like the Street Fair and Corks and Canvas set to take place in the next few months, several members of the Downtown Community Partnership feel the new ordinance for drinking at downtown events will bring more people through their doors. Hundreds of thousands of people venture to Downtown Fargo each summer to take part in…

State Sen. Mark Johnson & State Rep. Deb Kiel Listen to Concerns at 9 NW MN Town Halls

Many voiced concerns about mental health, childcare facilities and providing more housing

June 19, 2018

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CROOKSTON, Minn. — It’s not uncommon for community members from Northwestern Minnesota to make the drive out to St. Paul just to talk to State Rep. Deb Kiel. “It is really fun to be able to sit down and talk and then get serious about what needs to change and how we can improve life for Northwestern Minnesota. It also…