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Another Burglar Confronted Inside Grand Forks Home

A burglar was confronted in another Grand Forks home last Thursday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Another homeowner encounters a burglar in her home in Grand Forks. Police responded to a home in the 1800 block of 5th Avenue North at 6 pm Tuesday after a caller says she saw a man in her house. The suspect fled before officers arrived. Police say it looks like the suspect kicked or pried open…

LIVE: Midwest All Pro Wrestling Talent Search

What's your wrestler name going to be?

Did you grow up watching WWE on TV? Did you dream of leaping into the ring with Hulk Hogan, or write the Rock’s eyebrow some fan letters? Did you only vote for Jesse Ventura in the hopes he’d once again don his feather boa? Then do we have the event for you. It’s a talent search for folks right here…

West Fargo Police Say Two Shots Fired Incidents are Related

Incidents occurred a quarter of a mile apart on Monday night

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Police believes there is a connection between the arrest of Chad Andrew Ralph and two incidents involving gun shots in West Fargo. The initial incident involving Ralph occurred on the 3400 block of 5th Street West in West Fargo. Ralph, 44, was charged with reckless endangerment and resisting arrest. He could possibly face other…

NDSU Students Walk in the Shoes of Low-Income People with a Poverty Simulation

NDSU is simulating an experience for its students to better understand the struggles low-income people are living with

FARGO, N.D. — More than 45 million Americans are living in poverty and nearly half the population is trying to live on less than $2.50 per day. NDSU is simulating an experience for its students to better understand the struggles low-income people are living with. The university provided participants with a new identity to role-play and walk in the shoes of…

Chamber of Commerce Releases Economic Outlook Survey Results

Annual Economic Outlook Forum draws hundreds of business leaders

FARGO, N.D.– The Chamber of Commerce released the results of its annual economic outlook survey, which gauges how businesses owners feel they’re performing in the local economy. “We’re fortunate enough to live in a very vibrant community— business community… 2018, based on the results we saw on the survey, there’s great optimism,” said Scott Green, market president of Station Bank. Overall,…

Fargo Families Taking First Step in Adoption Process

it could take some two years or more to get a child

FARGO, N.D. — Social workers at the Village Family Service Center say one of the biggest misconceptions about adoption is people think the birth parents give up their kids because they don’t love them. “Every birth mom and birth father that I’ve ever met has so much love for the birth child and they’re making this plan for them because they…

Man Violates House Arrest And Injures Deputy During Arrest After Slow Speed Pursuit

Thomas Mattson Refused To Obey Orders

RICHLAND CO., N.D. — A Richland County deputy was hurt during the arrest of a man involved in a slow speed pursuit. Authorities say 70-year-old Thomas Mattson was driving erratically on a rural Lidgerwood road Sunday night. Mattson refused to stop and drove to his house where he continued to refuse deputies orders and a Taser was used but was…

Essentia Health Offers Advice on Avoiding Back Pain While Shoveling

if you're experiencing chronic back pain, the hospital has a program to try out

FARGO, N.D. — Shoveling snow can be a literal pain in the back if you don’t do it the right way. That’s why physical therapists at Essentia Health remind people that shoveling is all about the mechanics. They advise people to lift with their legs and not with their back. They also recommend trying not to bend over so much and…

Fargo Police Remind Public Not to Leave Unlocked Vehicles Unattended

"Lock It or Lose It" campaign aims to decrease auto theft

FARGO, N.D.– Police in Fargo are reminding all of us to keep our vehicles locked, or risk having them stolen. Police say 44 vehicles have been reported stolen in the first two months of the year. 25 of those vehicles were left unlocked, with the keys inside and most of the time running when they were taken. Winter is the primary…

Fargo Priest Reassigned To Convent

An internal investigation has cleared a Fargo Catholic Diocese priest who had been under scrutiny for his alleged behavior with children.

FARGO, ND — Father Thomas Feltman, recently cleared after an internal investigation for alleged behavior with children, has been assigned to a Fargo convent. Spokesman Paul Braun says Father Feltman “is a priest in good standing”. He has been re-assigned as chaplain at the Sacred Heart Convent in Fargo. Feltman was pastor at churched in Wyndmere and Milnor when he was placed…