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EPA Administrator Avoids Questions on Agricultural Roundtable, Abruptly Leaves NDSU

Governor Burgum, Senator Hoeven and Congressman Cramer joined EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, in a private discussion behind closed doors about water, agriculture and energy

August 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND — North Dakota state officials met with the Administrator of the EPA for an agricultural roundtable to express the need to make federal rules more cost–effective. Governor Burgum, Senator Hoeven and Congressman Cramer joined EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, in a private discussion behind closed doors about water, agriculture and energy. Some of the state’s politicians are encouraging Pruitt…

Pride Community Collective Prepares for F-M Pride Week

Organization will bring transgender veterans in opposition of President Trump's transgender military ban

August 9, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — F-M Pride Week organizers said they are almost ready to kick off their big event in downtown Fargo and with the recent political climate, they said the celebration couldn’t come at a better time. Rainbow flags decorate Broadway, but something else will catch your eye: the transgender flag. “Trans individuals have felt a sense of heightened fear,” said…

Jamestown Police Release Details Behind Shooting Deaths

A rifle and two shell casings were recovered from the home

August 9, 2017

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JAMESTOWN, ND — Jamestown Police have confirmed the shooting deaths of a Jamestown couple are a murder suicide. Authorities say 26-year-old Cherish Petersen died of a gunshot to the back of the head. They say 33-year-old Casey Jensen died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A three-month-old baby found in the home was treated for dehydration and later released to family…

NDSU Celebrating the Little Golden Book and 75 Years of Publishing

The university held a book reading at the NDSU bookstore followed by an arts and crafts project for kids to create their own Little Golden Book.

August 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Little Golden Book is celebrating 75 years of publishing and NDSU is giving kids the chance to celebrate on its campus. The university held a book reading at the NDSU bookstore followed by an arts and crafts project for kids to create their own Little Golden Book. This free event was encouraged for kids of all…

Solidcore: New Workout Boutique to Open in F-M Area

Solidcore Will Offer Workout Classes Focused on Building Long Lean Muscles

August 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Solidcore offers the community a workout like no other. “It’s a workout to really get into your slow twitch muscle fibers with slow controlled movements with different resistance weight based for each movement,” said Meredith Russell, the Studio Manager at Solidcore. The full body workout uses a machine they call “Sweatlana”, which offers resistance to each movement….

Minot Man Charged with Theft After Pocketing Money Found on the Floor

The victim said he thought he had put the money back in his pocket

August 9, 2017

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MINOT, ND — It’s the age old question. If you found money on the ground, what would you do? One man from Minot found out the hard way. Nicholas Skelly, 28, is charged with theft of property lost, mislaid or delivered by mistake after he pocketed over $1,000 in cash he found on a Minot hardware store floor. He…

Controversial U32 Apartment Complex Opens in Fargo

Developers say the tenants include students, people with the Air National Guard and workers from the VA Hospital

August 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The U32 apartment complex opens on 32nd Avenue and North University Drive with 80 percent of the 115 apartments rented. The building, which stands at five stories, cost $22 million and was controversial from the start, with people concerned about the influx of people into the neighborhood. Developers say the tenants include students, people with the…

Cass County Deputies Tase Naked Casselton Man for Resisting Arrest

Authorities spotted him outside the gas station where they say he resisted arrest and shot him with a Taser

August 9, 2017

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CASSELTON, ND — Cass County deputies used a Taser on a naked man outside a Casselton gas station before taking him into custody. James Decoteau, 23, of Casselton, was arrested for domestic violence and for having an outstanding warrant from Cass County. Deputies responded to a home at about three a.m. but were told Decoteau had already run from the…

Wahpeton Mayor Battling Cancer

City Council President, Steve Dale has been acting mayor since June

August 9, 2017

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WAHPETON, ND — The mayoral duties of Wahpeton are being handed over to the city council president while the mayor battles a health crisis. Mayor Meryl Hansey disclosed to the City Council in an email he was being treated for cancer and needed to step away from public duties while he works on his recovery. City Council President, Steve Dale…

St. Paul Saints Host Copycat Video Festival and Fireworks

The festival features videos submitted by fans and played on the big screen

August 9, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — It’s an annual tradition that brings in crowds of cat-lovers from all over the country. The St. Paul Saints hosted the Copycat Cat Video Festival and fireworks at CHS Field Tuesday night. The festival features videos submitted by fans and played on the big screen. The original festival was created in 2012 by the Walker…