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DAPL Protesters Appealing Convictions

A decision by the court has not yet been made

  BISMARCK, ND — Dakota Access pipeline protesters, who were sent to jail for their actions in Morton County, are appealing their convictions to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Mary Redway, 64, of Rhode Island, and 27-year-old Alexander Simon of New Mexico were convicted of misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct. Redway served four days in jail and Simon served 12….

Bertha Man May Have Died by Electrocution

Authorities say it appears Mousseau was working on a high voltage electrical cord and may have been electrocuted

  WADENA, Minn. — A Bertha man is dead after what authorities say is a possible electrocution. Michael Mousseau, 23, was found not breathing near some potato unloading equipment west of Wadena. Authorities say it appears Mousseau was working on a high voltage electrical cord and may have been electrocuted. Mousseau was working for RD Offutt Company. Categories: Business, Health,…

Angus, Minnesota Man Sentenced in Drug Murder Case

He was charged in the March 2016 shooting death over drugs of 24-year-old Austin Forsman

GRAND FORKS, ND — The head of a meth trafficking ring, convicted to ordering a hit on a Grand Forks man who was later murdered, will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Modesto Torrez of Angus, Minnesota was convicted in federal court in October including murder. He was charged in the March 2016 shooting death over drugs of…

Bus Carrying MSUM Men’s Basketball Team Involved in Crash in Stutsman County

Philpot and the basketball team were not injured

  JAMESTOWN, ND — The motor coach carrying at least 20 members of the MSUM Men’s Basketball team was involved in a crash about 30 miles west of Jamestown. The state patrol says the bus was traveling westbound on I-94 behind a Buick in the left lane. Another vehicle was in the right lane, but had stopped due to the…

Unity: Live In-studio with the Fargo PD and Rapper DPB

An eight-year friendship that's making new connections all over Fargo.

What started as a friendship 8 years ago has blossomed into new connections between Fargo law enforcement, the art of rap music, and the kids of the Fargo public school system. And now, with the launch of a video called “Unity” Friday night at the Fargo Theatre, you could be making a connection of your own — that between the…

More Construction Coming to 13th Avenue South in 2018

the entire road will be redone from 45th street south to 12th street east

FARGO, ND — Just when you thought it was all over, here we go again. More construction will continue on 13 Avenue South in the spring. You can expect to see changes between 45th Street South in Fargo to 12th Street East in West Fargo. The last time 13th Avenue South was completely reconstructed was in 1980. A large section between…

Grand Forks Police Investigating Home Burglaries

These burglaries have generally happened during the evening hours

  GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are investigating a string of nine home burglaries since November 3. In each case the intruder forced their way inside the home and took property. The majority of these crimes have occurred in an area north of Demers Avenue, east of 20th Street North, and west of 3rd Street North. These…

Sanford Health Hosts Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast

Sanford Health Hosts Veterans' Appreciation Breakfast at the West Fargo VFW

FARGO, ND — Veterans in our community were treated to a free breakfast thanks to Sanford Health. The meal at the West Fargo VFW was to let veterans know the details on the upcoming construction of a new Veterans Club in the Sanford Medical Center Fargo campus. The club will be a safe haven for veterans and their families in…

Christkindlmarkt: Celebrating Winter in Downtown Fargo

Downtown Fargo Celebrates Winter By Hosting Christkindlmarkt, A Three Day Long Event

FARGO, ND — Downtown Fargo is making it possible to celebrate the winter and holiday season through Saturday at the Christkindlmarkt. The event takes place at the Stone Building at 613 1st Avenue North. It has an outdoor winter wonderland, indoor gift market from local vendors, a beer hall and live music. If you’re feeling crafty, there will be different…

Hulbert Aquatic Center Now Open in West Fargo

the space has a 54-meter pool and a warm water lessons and therapy pool

WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo has finally opened the doors to its new Hulbert Aquatic Center. The center consists of a 54-meter pool and a warm water lessons and therapy pool. Aquatic center staff members say it was important for West Fargo add the center because it will provide more access to swimming and a greater opportunity to be healthy….