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Spiritwood Energy Park Closing Malt Plant In October

55 Jobs Will Be Impacted

April 17, 2018

TJ Nelson,

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. — Cargill is closing its malt plant near Jamestown in October. The closing will affect about 55 employees at Spiritwood Energy Park. Cargill spokeswoman April Nelson says demand has dropped for the locally-produced type of malts being used in the production of beer. Nelson says growers were notified that Cargill would not continue its contract growing program…

Charges Filed In Double Homicide in Rural Perham

21 year old William Lynn Hillman is charged in the death of two individuals in rural Perham, MN.

April 17, 2018

Site Staff,

**UPDATE** PERHAM, MN — 21 year old William Lynn Hillman is charged in the death of two individuals in rural Perham, MN. Hillman, of Pine River, is in custody on 2 charges of 2nd degree homicide. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office says victim information will be released by the medical examiner after positive identification has been made. PERHAM, MN — The…

Starbucks Will Close Every Store For Racial-bias Training

The announcement comes after two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks store, sparking protests and calls for a boycott on social media.

April 17, 2018

Site Staff,

NEW YORK, NY — Starbucks says it will close its more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training to its nearly 175,000 workers. The announcement comes after two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks store, sparking protests and calls for a boycott on social media. Starbucks Corp. says the stores will be…

Two Under Arrest In Connection With West Fargo Car Theft

The vehicle was later stopped about 5 miles south of Alice, North Dakota where one person was taken into custody.

April 17, 2018

Site Staff,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KFGO) – Two people are being detained by authorities in connection with a vehicle theft in Cass County early Tuesday. The vehicle was later stopped about 5 miles south of Alice, North Dakota where one person was taken into custody. A second person had left the scene and deputies both Cass and Ransom Counties and the state…

Emerado man accused of crashing into Grand Forks police vehicle

April 16, 2018

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND – Police believe an Emerado man was drunk behind the wheel when he hit two vehicles, including a Grand Forks Police vehicle, Monday night. It happened around 7:00 at 17th Avenue South and South Columbia Road. Grand Forks Police says Officer Kyle Misialek drove through the intersection when a 2005 Dodge Caravan swerved into the squad sending…

NDSU Celebrates Fourth Annual “Ag Week”

NDSU's Ag Collective will end the week with a dance and fundraiser for Arthur's Barn At Sanctuary events center

April 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Our region is known for its agricultural contribution to the country. Now NDSU students are dedicating a whole week to celebrating the industry with their Ag Week. Four years ago, NDSU started its Ag Week to educate students and the community about the industry. That includes getting rid of any misconceptions people may have about agriculture. “There’s a…

Longfellow, Washington Elementary Compete in Energy Challenge

EFargo partnered with the schools to help them keep track of the amount of energy they consume

April 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — More than 80 fourth and fifth graders at Longfellow Elementary are figuring out ways to conserve energy at their school. Longfellow is in a competition with students at Washington Elementary to see who can save the most energy over the next three weeks. Students began the challenge this morning by first learning about energy with virtual reality headsets….

Minnesota Woman Wanted For Killing Her Husband May Have Killed Again

Lois Riess Was Spotted In Florida Bar With Latest Victim

April 16, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FORT MYERS BEACH, FL — Newly released surveillance video shows a Minnesota woman in a Florida bar smiling and talking with a fellow patron whom police say she later killed so she could steal her identity. The video released by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office shows 56-year-old Lois Riess of Blooming Prairie talking to 59-year-old Pamela Hutchinson April 5 at…

Williston Physical Education Teacher Arrested Again On Sex Abuse Charges

Bond Set at $70,000 For Everest Moore

April 16, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WILLISTON, N.D. — A Williston physical education teacher accused of child sex abuse is facing more charges. Everest Moore was arrested again last week on two more charges of gross sexual imposition. His bond was set at $70,000. The 28-year-old teacher was first arrested last month on three counts of gross sexual imposition stemming from incidents allegedly involving sexual misconduct…

Sauk Rapids Student Attacks Three Other Children

Chief Perry Beise says the victims aged 8, 9 and 13 suffered ``superficial wounds'' requiring stitches in the attack before classes started Monday at Pleasantview Elementary in Sauk Rapids.

April 16, 2018

Site Staff,

SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) _ Authorities say an 8-year-old student took a kitchen knife to a central Minnesota elementary school and attacked three other children. Chief Perry Beise says the victims aged 8, 9 and 13 suffered “superficial wounds” requiring stitches in the attack before classes started Monday at Pleasantview Elementary in Sauk Rapids. No one else was hurt. School…