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Prepare Yourself, Girl Scout Cookies Will Soon Be On Sale

Girl Scout Cookies Go On Sale Starting February 9th And Will Run Through March 12th

FARGO, N.D. — Whether you were out selling the cookies or sitting inside eating them, Girl Scout cookies remind many people of their childhood. The cookies will be on sale throughout the region starting February 9th and will run through March 12th. During the sales of the cookies, girl scouts learn many entrepreneurial skills such as setting a sale goal,…

First Ever Executive Expo Gives Business Leaders Networking Opportunities

more than 200 businesses attended

FARGO, N.D. — Some say starting your own business can be a lot like getting thrown into a lion’s den between having to know everything from financing to sales and marketing right off the bat. “You know running your own company definitely has its ups and downs, its hills and valleys, but it’s certainly something I’d never walk away from. It’s…

MSUM Students Produce “Homegrown” Documentary

students put more than 200 hours of work into the film

MOORHEAD, Minn. — An MSUM broadcast documentary class got out of school to get some real world experience and now you can see their work. They produced a documentary called “Homegrown: From Farm to Fargo” which tells the unique stories of all the different people that make up Fargo’s Red River Market. The class spent more than 200 hours doing the…

North Dakota Named One Of The States With The Lowest Tobacco Tax Rate

Contributing factors include low taxes on tobacco and not raising the purchasing age to 21

FARGO, N.D. — A report from the American Lung Association has found that North Dakota is ranked 48th out of all 50 states, with one of the lowest state tobacco taxes. The state saw a $3.2 million decrease in funding for tobacco prevention programs during 2017. North Dakota received a Grade “F” for low state tobacco taxes and for not raising…

The Biz: Toys R Us Stores in South Dakota, Minnesota Closing, Starbucks Employees Get Good News

Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon said tough decisions are required to save Toys R Us

NATIONAL — The Toys R Us store in Fargo will remain open but the store in Rapid City, South Dakota is closing. It is among 180 stores being closed around the country. Four locations in the Twin Cities also made the closure list. Toys R Us is being squeezed by Amazon.com and huge chains like Walmart. It will begin closing…

Grand Jury Convened in Damond Fatal Shooting Case

Justine Damond was killed by Officer Mohamed Noor in July 2017

  MINNEAPOLIS — A prosecutor has convened a grand jury in the case of a Minneapolis police officer who shot a woman last summer. Justine Damond was killed by Officer Mohamed Noor in July 2017. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said previously he would no longer use grand juries in police shootings, and would decide those cases himself. He said…

SWAT Team, Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Stocking Lake Near Menhaga

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded and found the man near the lake

  WADENA COUNTY, Minn. — Authorities were called out after a domestic disturbance east of Menahga and a man with a gun walking along the north shores of Stocking Lake. The victim called 911 just after 3 o’clock saying her significant other had left the residence on foot with a firearm. A CodeRED message was sent to people in the…

Price of Gas Hits 28-Month High

Average price for a gallon of gas in North Dakota is $2.54

FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve filled up at the pump recently, you’ve probably noticed the higher prices. The average price for a gallon of gas in North Dakota has hit a 28-month high. The statewide average is $2.54. In Fargo, the highest price is $2.45 at Casey’s and the lowest is $2.24 at Fleet Farm and Sam’s Club. The key…

Mayor of Colfax Calls Sexual Misconduct Investigation at School “Very Sensitive Issue”

Some Students Removed From Classes During Investigation

COLFAX, ND — School officials in Colfax have removed some students from classes as allegations of harassment, bullying or hazing that might involve student sexual misconduct are being investigated. The mayor of Colfax says the investigation is “a very sensitive issue” for the community. Scott Gauslow declined to comment further on talk in town that the alleged misbehavior might involve…

Rauschenberger Announces Run For Re-Election As Tax Commissioner

Say's He's Working With Addiction Counselor And He Has "Dramatically Improved"

BISMARCK, ND — He has battled an addiction to alcohol but that isn’t stopping Ryan Rauschenberger from running for another term as North Dakota Tax Commissioner. Just last September Rauschenberger was arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol content more than two times the legal limit. Under a plea agreement, he was given a suspended jail sentence and put on…