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Discovery Students Show Off Their Art, Music At Annual Bluestem Ball

This was the second year Discovery Middle School held it at the Bluestem Center for the Arts

May 1, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s a music gig, exhibit and a ball all in one. Discovery Middle School’s Art and Music departments hosted their Bluestem Ball. Not only did it feature student jazz musicians, but students’ artwork was on display and a dance show. Discovery’s art and music instructors say they wanted to put on the ball to showcase the students’ talents…

NDSU Students Relieve Some Pre-Finals Stress at “Relaxation Station”

Students could play in a ball pit, solve a Rubik's cube, or play board games

May 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With final exams right around the corner, NDSU students got a chance to put their stress behind them and relax. The “Relaxation Station” featured many fun activities like a ball pit, board games, Play Doh and bubble wrap. More than 50 students stopped by the Student Activities center to take a load off before the home stretch of…

Fargo woman dies in crash near Fergus Falls

May 1, 2018

Site Staff,

A Fargo woman has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash near Fergus Falls. The Minnesota State Patrol says 26–year–old Rachel Tso died after her pickup was rear–ended by a semi on Interstate 94 Friday. Both vehicles then entered the Hansel Lake Rest Stop and the pickup caught fire. The truck driver wasn’t seriously hurt. Categories: Local News…

Fargo Jet Center Named Top Aviation Service Company

The Center landed in the top five percent of all businesses

May 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Jet Center has been ranked one of the top aviation service companies in the world. The ranking is based on a survey from the publication Aviation International News. The survey asked people to rate fixed–based operators in categories including flight line service, amenities, and customer service. Fargo Jet Center’s overall score was 4.69 out of…

UND Students Are Voting On Their First Mascot Since The Early 90’s

Three Designs Were Composed By Rickabaugh Graphics of Ohio

May 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Rickbaugh GraphicsGRAND FORKS, N.D. — Voting is under way on a new UND Fighting Hawks mascot. Online voting for students began Monday and will continue through 9 p.m. Wednesday. Students are asked to select one of three designs composed by Rickabaugh Graphics of Ohio. The bodies of the Hawks are similar but the apparel is slightly different. An announcement…

Court Documents Reveal Details About Florida Murder Allegedly By Minnesota Grandmother

Lois Riess Is Accused Of Killing Her Husband In Minnesota And A Woman In Florida

May 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

A Minnesota grandmother who led authorities on a cross-country manhunt after she allegedly killed her husband tried to hide a second killing in Florida, detectives say. Newly released court documents in the case of Lois Riess detail her time in Fort Myers, Florida, in the days after her husband was slain. David Riess, 54, was found fatally shot at their…

Former North Dakota College Football Player Found Guilty of Murder

Denzel Hawthorne And A Teamate Killed A Drug Dealer's Father

May 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

SALEM, Ore. — Jurors have convicted a former North Dakota college student in the killing of a drug dealer’s father in Salem, Oregon. 24-year-old Denzel Hawthorne has been found guilty of murder. The day before the August 2016 shooting, Hawthorne and a college teammate drove to Salem from Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, North Dakota to collect on a drug…

Large Wildfire In Roseau County Now 90% Contained

Fire has burned 4,000 acres of grassland and brush

May 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Minnesota Incident CommandROSEAU, Minn. — A large wildfire burning since Sunday in northwestern Minnesota is 90% contained. This fire near Greenbush in Roseau County has burned 4,000 acres of grassland and brush, making it one of the largest wildfires in the past couple of springs. The fire zone is five miles from the nearest road and the only access is…

Police Release Photos Of Alleged Robbery Suspects At Canad Inn

Two Black Men Are Accused Of Robbing Two Hotel Guests

May 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks have released images of two suspected armed robbers. Surveillance photos at the Canad Inn show the suspects entering the hotel prior to the robbery early Sunday morning. Two victims say the two black men between 20 and 30 years old pulled out a gun and demanded money. One of the victims was…

Missing Grand Forks Man Has Been Found

Grand Forks Police say Duane Bundy has been located

May 1, 2018

Site Staff,

UPDATE: Grand Forks Police say Duane Bundy has been located. *Original story below* GRAND FORKS, ND – Grand Forks Police are asking for your help in finding 25-year-old Duane Bundy. Authorities say Bundy’s family hasn’t heard from him in several days and they are concerned for his safety. Bundy is known to visit Gilby and Johnstown, North Dakota and likes to…