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Boelke to Get Decision on Fargo Police Appeal Wednesday

The 15-year department veteran was fired last month for dereliction of duty

  FARGO, ND — Fired Fargo Police Officer David Boelke will get a ruling on his appeal on Wednesday. The Civil Service Commission has scheduled a meeting for September 13 at 5:30 p.m. to make its decision. The 15-year department veteran was fired last month for dereliction of duty. The commission held a hearing Friday on his appeal and heard…

Greywind’s Boyfriend Waiting for Decision on Custody of Baby

Ashton Matheny said testing on the baby, Haisley Jo, matches his and Savanna's DNA

  FARGO, ND — The boyfriend of Savanna Greywind says the baby found in the apartment of her alleged kidnappers is his. Ashton Matheny said testing on the baby, Haisley Jo, matches his and Savanna’s DNA. The baby is currently in his care. He said he’s still awaiting a final decision on permanent custody. Savanna, 22, was eight months pregnant…

Better Business Bureau Alert Local Businesses About Scam Email

In a release from the Better Business Bureau, they are warning businesses about an email scam about alleged "abuse".

Fargo, ND — In a release from the Better Business Bureau, they are warning businesses about an email scam about alleged “abuse”. Your Better Business Bureau is hearing that business owners – both BBB Accredited Businesses and non-Accredited Businesses are receiving emails purportedly from us, in regard to an alleged ‘abuse.’ These emails are not from us and they are…

Contractor Connection

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The weather is about to cool down for the season, and with fall almost upon us that means the clock is ticking down to finish up the big projects around the house before winter hits. But unless you’re a home improvement expert, you might not know what’s feasible and what isn’t on your to-do list. That’s where the Contractor Connection…

Miss North Dakota Cara Mund Crowned Miss America 2018

North Dakota's First Ever Miss America

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Here she is: Miss North Dakota has been crowned Miss America 2018. Cara Mund bested a field of 51 competitors from each state and the District of Columbia during the weeklong event’s finale Sunday night in Atlantic City. Miss America 2017, Savvy Shields, former Miss Arkansas, placed the crown on her teary-eyed successor’s head as the…

HOPE Inc. Holds 6th Annual Fashion Show

"We all have different disabilities, but we all come together we have no disabilities"

MOORHEAD, Minn. — HOPE Inc. gives people with mobility challenges new opportunities every day. “We all have different disabilities, but we all come together we have no disabilities,” said James Henderson who has been with HOPE Inc. for a month. Now, kids and adults are getting the chance to strut their stuff. “You have to learn to love what you…

“218 to Texas” Rallying Minnesotans to Help Hurricane Victims

The initiative is also working on plans to help those in southern Florida

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — A grassroots group in Park Rapids is rallying northern Minnesotans to bring bottled water to Texas. “You’re sitting online, you’re hitting the sad face button, you’re hitting the like button, the angry button,” said Jenny Larson with the initiative. “I don’t wanna do that. I wanna do something.” The group 218 to Texas is collecting donations…

Campers Rescue Three People after Boat Capsizes in Brewer Lake

They were brought back to shore before emergency crews showed up

BREWER LAKE, ND — Two adults and one child are safe after their boat capsized in rural Cass County. But it wasn’t emergency personal who got them out of the water. The wind was heavy at the Brewer Lake campgrounds in rural Cass County Sunday morning. “It’s almost white caps,” added Bob Ward of West Fargo. A far distance from where…

Suicide Prevention Walks Happening Across the Country

More than 1,400 walkers showed their support for survivors and lives lost while walking down North University Drive

FARGO, ND — Out of the darkness community walks are happening all over the country. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held its 12th annual walk in Fargo. More than 1,400 walkers showed their support for survivors and lives lost while walking down North University Drive. They also listened to a live band, created posters, learned about health services and…

ATV Passenger Killed By SUV Identified

Crash Happened Saturday Evening Near St. John, North Dakota

ROLETTE CO., ND — An 18-year-old woman was killed when an SUV struck a stalled all-terrain vehicle in Rolette County. The highway patrol says the crash happened around 8 p.m. Saturday near St. John. Taitum Eller of St. John was a passenger on the ATV that was being pulled by another ATV and she was killed. The driver of that…