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Fargo to Receive $5 Million Award for Energy Efficiency

The announcement was made earlier this afternoon in City Commission chambers

FARGO, ND — Fargo is the $5 million dollar winner of a two-year national competition to promote energy efficiency in small to medium-size cities. The announcement was made earlier this afternoon in City Commission chambers. The Georgetown University Energy Prize competition selected Fargo’s energy efficiency initiative, eFargo, as the winner. The 50 communities competing for the prize were judged based…

Clay County Jail Inmate on Work Release Accused of Sexual Assault

Court documents say Cookson sexually assaulted the woman last Wednesday in Hitterdal

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — Prosecutors say a Clay County jail inmate sexually assaulted a woman after he was allowed work release. Twenty-eight-year-old Alexander Cookson of Hawley has been in custody awaiting trial for a number of charges including malicious punishment of a child. Court documents say Cookson sexually assaulted the woman last Wednesday in Hitterdal. Clay County Attorney Bran Melton…

Xcel Energy Crews Rebuild Pole After Power Outage in Fargo

The outage was reported after 9 p.m. and was restored to the last of the nearly 6,000 customers affected seven hours later

  FARGO, ND — Xcel Energy crews worked through the night to restore power after an outage that hit parts of south Fargo. Initial reports indicated the outage was caused by a power pole that caught on fire and burned through feeder wires. Line crews had to rebuild the top of the pole. The outage was reported after 9 p.m….

Man Sentenced in Killing of Bismarck Woman

Prosecutors say that Brickle-Hicks' lack of remorse and violent behavior called for the maximum sentence

BISMARCK, ND — A man convicted of killing a woman behind a Bismarck store has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. A jury in September found 35-year-old Morris Brickle-Hicks guilty of beating 40-year-old Misty Coffelt and leaving her to die behind Runnings in April 2016. Prosecutors say that Brickle-Hicks’ lack of remorse and violent behavior called for the…

Longfellow Elementary Celebrates Becoming a Blue Ribbon School

Representatives from the state, both senators office's and alumni came to the assembly to speak to the students about this accomplishment

FARGO, ND — In September, Longfellow Elementary was named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2017 and now they’re celebrating. Representatives from the state, both senators offices and alumni came to the assembly to speak to the students about this accomplishment. Longfellow is the fourth school in the Fargo School District to receive this prestigious award. The principal says one…

Regional Entertainment: Kelly Clarkson, Dwight Yoakam…and Oh Yes, DINOSAURS!

KELLY CLARKSON, DWIGHT YOAKAM TO PLAY IN THE REGION

REGIONAL — There are a number of entertainment acts, concerts and attractions coming to North Dakota and Minnesota. Kelly Clarkson will be performing for VIP Super Bowl ticket holders during two separate events on the day of the game. She will perform at a pre-game party called the 52 Live party for Super Bowl ticket holders at the Armory. She’ll…

Woman Accidentally Shoots Herself with 9mm Handgun in Richland County

The accidental shooting happened at a residence in Hankinson

  HANKINSON, ND — A woman is being treated after accidentally shooting herself in the leg. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was called to St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge after Sara Kiner arrived last night. The 28-year-old told authorities that she was handling a 9mm handgun when it went off and struck her in the leg. The accidental shooting happened…

Nichole’s Fine Pastry Teaches the Art of the Truffle

Holiday Truffles with Nichole's Fine Pastry

FARGO, ND — The holidays can be a fun time to experiment with different dessert recipes. Nichole, of Nichole’s Fine Pastry, teaches us how to make her holiday peppermint chocolate truffles. Categories: Business, Community, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News Tags: business, DESSERT, experiment, FARGO, holiday, Nichole’s Fine pastry, PEPPERMINT, RECIPES, TRUFFLE

Hershey’s, Campbell’s Expand Snack Businesses

Campbell's and Hershey's are taking snack time seriously

NATIONAL — A well-known candy-maker is getting into the healthy snack business and a soup-maker is expanding. Hershey’s has just acquired Amplify Snack Brands for $1.2 billion. Amplify makes healthy-branded snacks like Skinny Pop Popcorn and Oatmega protein bars. The company comes with about 600 employees as Hershey’s continues to try to move beyond its staple of candies and chocolate…