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Google Threatens to Block YouTube App from Amazon’s Fire Stick

The two companies have been at each other's throats over streaming and product services

December 6, 2017

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NATIONAL — The feud between Google and Amazon is heating up. The two companies have been at each other’s throats over streaming and product services. Google is announcing they are pulling YouTube from some Amazon devices after Amazon is refusing to sell many Google products on its website. But the wrath of Google is far from gone. Company officials…

Suspected Drunk Driver Takes Children on High Speed Police Pursuit

Spike strips were used to stop the vehicle near Barnesville

December 6, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ROTHSAY, Minn. — A suspected drunk driver was arrested after leading authorities on a high speed chase with his children in the vehicle. A caller reported a vehicle swerving on I-94 near Rothsay around 5:30 last night. Wilkin County deputies attempted to pull 27-year-old Andrew Davidson over but he fled and the chase hit speeds of 100 miles per hour….

Greywind Suspect Appears in Court

William Hoehn appeared Monday in Cass County Court in Fargo.

December 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND — William Hoehn, the man accused in the kidnapping and murder of Savanna Greywind made an appearance in Cass County Court. Hoehn, who is pleading not guilty in the case, appeared alongside his attorney. They are asking for a trial for the beginning of March, but an exact date has not been set. Community members, who support…

City of Fargo Phone Lines Have Been Restored

The telephone issues impacting the City of Fargo organization have been resolved by its telecommunications contractor.

December 6, 2017

Site Staff,

(UPDATE) — According to a release from the City of Fargo : The telephone issues impacting the City of Fargo organization have been resolved by its telecommunications contractor. All phone lines, including all non-emergency lines, are now functioning. The City expresses its appreciation for residents’ patience during this brief outage. Fargo, ND — In a release from the City of…

Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation President to Retire

Jim Gartin joined the Economic Development Corporation in February 2012

December 6, 2017

Site Staff,

Fargo, ND — Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation President Jim Gartin announced he will retire on March 15, 2018. Gartin has been with the EDC since February 2012. In a statement released by the GFMEDC, Gartin said, “I believe the GFMEDC is in a stronger position than it was 6 years ago. I am especially proud of our accomplishments…

Fargo Man Arrested After Suspected DUI Crash Near the Dike

Police say 40-year-old Homer Winans III was arrested for DUI, possession and two outstanding warrants

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — One person was taken into custody after crashing into several trees near the dike just off 15th Avenue and 4th Street South in Fargo. Police say 40-year-old Homer Winans III was arrested for DUI, possession and two outstanding warrants. It was around 2 o’clock when Winans allegedly drove his car off the road, made multiple circles throughout…

Windbreak Saloon Named Most “Ubered-to” Destination in North Dakota

Mall of America is the most popular destination in Minnesota, Rocking R Bar in Montana

December 5, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Windbreak Saloon will no longer be known just for its music, drink specials and games. The restaurant and bar can now add “most Uber-ed to” destination in North Dakota to its description. “It gets really rowdy and busy so there’re taxi cabs. There’s everybody lined up here when I get off of work,” said Krsti Severson. Severson…

F-M Community Members Protest for Net Neutrality

On December 14th, the Federal Communications Commission will vote to remove net neutrality

December 5, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — With a click of a button, the world wide web and all its information is right at our fingertips. What internet users access and where they access it from is based on a concept known as net neutrality. “Net neutrality is a principle that all content going across the internet should be treated as equal, that the provider…

Snowstorm Crash Kills Minnesota Woman

Thirty-six other crashes resulted in injuries

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — The first big snowstorm of the season caused hundreds of crashes, including one that killed an elderly woman in Minnesota. Minnesota State Patrol responded to more than 400 crashes statewide, including one on Highway 12 near Benson that killed an 87-year-old woman. Thirty-six other crashes resulted in injuries. North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to 35 crashes along I-94…

West Fargo Police Lieutenant, Former Chief Candidate Resigns

It has been a rocky year for the force

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — A candidate for the top job at the West Fargo Police Department has decided to resign three months after he didn’t get the job. Lieutenant Duane Sall turned in his resignation early last month after 25 years with the department. In his resignation letter, Sall said it was in the best interest of his family,…