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Senator Al Franken Resignation: What Comes Next?

He maintains the allegations of sexual harassment against him are not true, but Franken bowed to pressure to step down from almost all of his fellow Democrats. Fox's Mike Emanuel Reports from Washington.

December 7, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Minnesota Democratic Senator Al Franken is resigning, soon. He maintains the allegations of sexual harassment against him are not true, but Franken bowed to pressure to step down from almost all of his fellow Democrats. “Today I am announcing that in the coming weeks I will be resigning as a member of the United States Senate,” Franken said…

Grand Forks Police Searching for Pharmacy Burglary Suspect

It appears he is a white male with a mustache, wearing a dark colored jacket, dark colored cap and gloves

December 7, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police have released images from an attempted burglary at a drug store. They hope someone can identify the man that broke a window at Thrifty White Pharmacy at 1395 Columbia Road South early Monday morning. It set off an alarm and the man ran off without taking anything. It appears he is a white…

Bismarck Man Accused of Trying to Kill His Roommate Over Probation Search

Weber eventually returned and woke up the other man

December 7, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck man is accused of setting a fire in an apartment in attempt to kill his roommate. Darren Weber, 42, is charged with endangering by fire or explosion as well as four counts for violating a court order. Authorities say Weber placed a dresser, two vacuum cleaners and a number of other items in front of…

Get Your RedHawks Fan Some Swag this Christmas

The Cold Doesn't Stop RedHawk Fans From Supporting Their Team

December 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It may be too cold to go out and enjoy a baseball game, but that didn’t stop many RedHawks fans from supporting their team. The RedHawks team store had a one day only Christmas sale, with everything in the store 30% off. Fans were also able to buy home opener tickets as well as be treated to…

Support the Local Boy Scouts by Purchasing a Christmas Tree at Faith United Methodist

Boy Scout Troop #214 Are Selling Christmas Trees at Faith United Methodist Church to Raise Funds For Camp

December 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — If you’re in the market for a Christmas tree and want to give back to a great organization at the same time, be sure to stop by Faith United Methodist Church in Fargo. Boy Scout troop #214 is selling four different types of Christmas trees along with wreaths. The money raised from the trees go to the…

Moorhead High School Carolers Help Rob with Weather at the Red Kettles

Two more gold coins were found in the kettles on Wednesday at NDSU and Family Fare on University Drive in Fargo

December 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — More gold coins have been found in the red kettles. Two, one-tenth ounce gold coins were donated over the weekend and are worth around $240. Two more gold coins were found in the kettles on Wednesday at NDSU and Family Fare on University Drive in Fargo. That brings this season’s total to five. TJ and Alison didn’t…

Chipotle to Offer Free Queso for Your Best “Cheesy” Holiday Sweater

Company officials say their first crack at selling queso was not a hit for customers

December 7, 2017

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NATIONAL — Fresh Tex-Mex chain restaurant Chiptole is giving queso lovers an offer that could be hard to refuse. On December 12, Chipotle is offering customers queso for free…as long as you order an entrée while wearing a “cheesy” holiday sweater. Company officials say their first crack at selling queso was not a hit for customers. Store feedback state…

Keillor Says MPR Fired Him Without a “Fair Investigation”

It says they alleged "multiple incidents,'' though only one claimed the behavior was directed at her

December 7, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minnesota Public Radio insists it “carefully investigated” complaints from two people of “inappropriate behavior” by Garrison Keillor before it terminated its contracts with the creator of “A Prairie Home Companion.” MPR said the complaints came from two people formerly associated with the show. It says they alleged “multiple incidents,” though only one claimed the behavior was…

Fergus Falls Attorney Couple Dies in Apparent Murder-Suicide

They are 41-year-old Ryan Cheshire and his ex-wife, 41-year-old Sarah Cheshire

December 7, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Fergus Falls Police have released the names of the two people found dead of an apparent murder suicide Wednesday night. They are 41-year-old Ryan Cheshire and his ex-wife, 41-year-old Sarah Cheshire. Fergus Falls Police say their initial investigation states Ryan first shot Sarah before turning the gun on himself. Ryan was the assistant district attorney for…

Fergus Falls Police Release Names Involved in Murder-Suicide

Police say they responded to a call for help from a friend of Sarah Cheshire's of a person not breathing

December 7, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The Fergus Falls Police Department has released the names of the two people involved in what they are calling a murder-suicide at an apartment building Wednesday night. They say 41-year-old Ryan Cheshire shot and killed his ex-wife, 41-year-old Sarah Cheshire, before turning the gun on himself. The shooting happened at at 1447 Patterson Loop. Police…