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President Donald Trump Signs Military Pay Hike, Money For North Dakota Missions

The measure will boost military pay by 2.6 percent, the largest hike in nine years

August 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FORT DRUM, N.Y. — President Trump has signed a $716 billion defense policy bill named for ailing Arizona GOP Sen. John McCain. The measure will boost military pay by 2.6 percent, the largest hike in nine years. It includes $32 million for a Readiness Center in Fargo to house, support and train three Army National Guard units. Over $400 million…

Free Haircuts Next Monday For Kids Going Back-To-School

Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body is partnering with The Salvation Army

August 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Go back to school in style with a fresh hair cut for free. Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body is partnering with The Salvation Army to provide a free shampoo and cut on Monday, August 20th. Free haircuts were given to over 200 children at last year’s event. Kids going into grades K through 12 can…

Large UAS Allowed To Fly Without Chase Plane At Grand Sky

The two-year FAA authorization allows the drone flights within 30 miles of the technology park

August 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The FAA has approved the Northern Plains UAS Test Site in Grand Forks to fly large unmanned aircraft systems beyond visual line of sight without a chase plane, a major milestone in the test site’s history. The two-year FAA authorization allows the drone flights within 30 miles of the technology park. U.S. Secretary of the Air…

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

Site Staff,

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

Site Staff,

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…