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Bismarck Bobcat Workers Vote Against Unionizing

The vote last week failed by a 2-to-1 margin

January 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Workers at the Bobcat manufacturing facility in Bismarck have voted against joining a union. The vote last week failed by a 2-to-1 margin. Larry Johnson, a union member who works at Bobcat’s facility in Gwinner, says the push behind the campaign was to improve health and safety and to negotiate higher wages. The last time the manufacturing…

“Blue Alert” Emergency on Your Phone? Here’s What it’s About

It is unclear if this alert was meant for the Fargo-Moorhead region

January 18, 2018

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Ulises VillalobosREGIONAL — Many people in the region received a “Blue Alert” on their cell phones just after 1:30 this afternoon. “Blue Alerts” warn the public when there may be a violent suspect in the area who has made a threat to law enforcement or tried to carry out an act of violence on an officer. The FCC put “Blue…

Local Gym Takes Precautions Against Predators After Sexual Abuse Scandal Rocks U.S. Gymnastics

they don't have locker rooms and kids aren't allowed to by themselves with an adult

January 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — After a major sexual abuse scandal rocked the U.S. gymnastics world, many gyms across the country are taking precautions to protect their athletes. One of them includes American Gold Gymnastics right here in Fargo. U.S. Gymnastics Olympian Simone Biles is just the latest to say “me too.” On Monday, Biles announcing to the world she was sexually abused…

Fargo Police Investigating Fatal Head-On Crash Near Hector International Airport

Traffic was diverted away from the scene and the road was re-opened later Wednesday afternoon

January 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police are investigating after one driver was killed in a head-on crash near Hector International Airport early this morning. Just before 7 a.m., police say a car traveling eastbound crashed head-on into a pickup traveling westbound on 40th Avenue North near 25th Street. The driver of the car died at the scene and the driver of…

Financial Experts Help Area Taxpayers Get Ready for Tax Day

The deadline for filing 2017 tax returns in April 17

January 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Tax Day is April 17, and W–2s will be arriving in the mail soon, and there are some things to consider before you send in your tax return. The deadline to file returns is three months away. Many filers choose to have their taxes done by a professional. While this can save taxpayers the time of filing…

At Least Four Injured After Semi Crashes into Minnesota School

School officials say two of the students suffered minor injuries and the two people in the car were also hurt

January 17, 2018

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MOWER COUNTY, Minn. — At least two students were hurt after a semi-truck crashes into a school in Lyle, Minnesota Tuesday. Chief Deputy Mark May with the Mower County Sheriff’s Office says just before 8:30 a.m., the semi rear-ended another car on Highway 218 and veered off the road. The semi then crashed into Lyle Public School, which is about…

Cold Weather Keeps Thieves on the Lookout for Potential Rides

There have been 16 motor vehicle thefts in Fargo already this year

January 17, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Here’s a good reason not to leave your vehicle running and unlocked. There have been 16 motor vehicle thefts in Fargo already this year. Police say 11 of the vehicles were unlocked with the keys inside. An arrest has been made for 10 of those cases. One of the latest thefts happened Monday night when an unattended…

Josh Duhamel Signs New Deal with North Dakota’s Tourism Agency

Duhamel already has earned $525,000 since 2013 to help lure visitors to North Dakota

January 17, 2018

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — A native North Dakotan will continue to promote his home state. North Dakota’s tourism agency announced that Minot-native Josh Duhamel, the star of several “Transformers” movies, will be paid $365,000 to be the face of the state’s tourism campaign for the next two years. Duhamel already has earned $525,000 since 2013 to help lure visitors to North…

The Biz: Retirement, Airlines, Contraception App Oops and Ordering Off of the Harry Potter Secret Menu at Starbucks

You have to know the magic spell...er...ingredients and order them that way

January 17, 2018

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NATIONAL — If you’re looking to retire in 2018 then you may not have to go far to find the best place to live. According to a new report from wallethub.com, one of the top five states in the U.S. to retire this year is South Dakota. The report states the findings are based on affordability, quality of life and…

Traveling to Philly for Sunday’s Game? What You Need to Know

If you're planning to go to the game in Philly, you should be warned. KMSP Fox 9's Rob Olson Reports.

January 17, 2018

Site Staff,

NATIONAL — We’re just days away from the Vikings next playoff matchup, and fans are looking to follow the team to Philadelphia. Luckily, some airlines are offering unique deals, but there are a couple of other things you may want to know about before hopping on that plane. If you’re planning to go to the game in Philly or even…