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Senator Hoeven Speaks Out on Neo-Nazis, States How President Could Have Avoided Criticism

He easily could have avoided all of the criticism according to Republican U.S. Senator John Hoeven

August 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — The president’s initial failure on Saturday to denounce white supremacist groups by name prompted criticism by members of both parties. He easily could have avoided all of the criticism according to Republican U.S. Senator John Hoeven. “He should have been very clear in condemning the neo-Nazi group, the white supremacist group,” Sen. Hoeven said. “We need…

West Fargo Celebrates Auxiliary Service Facility’s First Year

The workers say this facility makes about 250 to 300 trips each week

August 14, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, ND — Senator Hoeven made a stop in West Fargo this afternoon to honor our postal service workers. It’s for the city’s Auxillary Service Facility’s first year anniversary. Many of their delivery workers ship packages throughout the metro and in the rural parts of the Valley. The workers say this facility makes about 250 to 300 trips each…

RE/MAX, Designer Homes Hosts Annual Children’s Miracle Golf Outing

The event is a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network and raised $30,000 in 2016

August 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Nearly 150 people turned out for the 2nd Annual Children’s Miracle Golf Outing, hosted by RE/MAX and Designer Homes. The event is a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network and raised $30,000 in 2016. Organizers are hoping to beat that amount this year. The event is hosted by RE/MAX and Designer Homes and is sponsored by many…

Wyndmere Priest Currently on Administrative Leave Received Prior Training for Boundary Issues

Goering also stated many people in the Wyndmere and Walhalla parishes have spoken out in support of Father Feltman

August 14, 2017

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RICHLAND COUNTY, ND — The priest of a Wyndmere parish, who is currently on administrative leave after he was accused of “inappropriate” contact with children, received training on boundaries while he was at a former parish in Walhalla. Investigation documents obtained by KVRR stated Monsignor Joseph Goering of the Fargo Diocese told Richland County and BCI officials that Father Thomas…

“Hardline Sexual Ideology”: West Fargo Public Library Refuses to Remove LGBT Book Display

She says the material is not intended to judge or promote, but to inform the public on these social issues

August 14, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, ND — Two state legislators are speaking out against a library for putting LGBT books on public display. Representatives Ben Koppelman and Chris Olson of West Fargo were contacted by people unhappy with the West Fargo Public Library’s LGBT book display. Olson called it “radical, hardline sexual ideology.” He said he has no problem with the book itself,…

Moorhead’s South Park Wading Pool Hosts Annual Doggy Dip

All dogs were welcome to participate in the fun and owners had to pay $2.50 for their pet

August 14, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The summer is almost over but some of our furry friends are taking advantage of beautiful weather. They are wagging their tails and splashing around at the South Park Wading Pool in Moorhead for their annual Doggy Dip. Before closing the pool for the season, they clean out the water and let the dogs roam free. All…

Sanford Celebrates Opening of Broadway Urgent Care Clinic

This new walk in clinic at the Sanford downtown facility will give patients another convenient option for care

August 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Sanford’s new urgent care clinic with walk in access on Broadway in Fargo is officially open to the public. Officials at Sanford felt it was an important addition now that the emergency department has moved to the new medical center along Interstate 94. This new walk in clinic at the Sanford downtown facility will give patients another…

North Dakota Offering Online Driver’s License Renewal

Officials say the online renewal process is available every other cycle, which is every six years

August 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — If you need your North Dakota license renewed, you may not have to worry about the long lines. Beginning today, the DOT is launching an online renewal process for North Dakotans who meet eligibility guidelines. You must have a former North Dakota license between the ages of 21 and 65 and not have any changes in…

Sturgis Attendance Sees Slight Increase

The number of wrecks involving injuries also increased from last year

August 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

STURGIS, SD — Western South Dakota’s famed motorcycle rally in Sturgis saw a small uptick in attendance this year. An estimated 376,000 vehicles entered Sturgis during the event, compared to less than 360,000 last year. The number of wrecks involving injuries also increased from last year. The South Dakota Highway Patrol reported eight fatal accidents during the rally’s official…

Walmart Employees Intervene After Devils Lake Grandmother Scammed Out of $8,000

She was told to purchase gift cards and send them in the mail overnight, concealed in a magazine

August 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

DEVILS LAKE, ND — Police in Devils Lake say an 84-year-old woman has lost $8,000 in the “grandparents” scam. The victim received a call from someone claiming that her granddaughter had been in a crash in Ohio and that drugs were found in the car. She was told to purchase gift cards and send them in the mail overnight,…