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Fargo Jet Center Ranks in Top Five Best Aviation Services in the World

The Fargo Jet Center is one of the 913 Fixed Base Operators ranked in this survey

May 17, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A Fargo aviation center is being internationally recognized. The Fargo Jet Center was ranked the third best aviation service in the world by a yearly survey by the Aviation International News trade publication. They were evaluated for their customer service, facilities and the amenities for passengers and pilots. The jet center’s president, Jim Sweeny, says the collaborative…

Metro Celebrates Norwegian Constitution Day

The lunch included authentic Norwegian cuisine

May 17, 2017

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FARGO, ND– First Lutheran Church in Fargo is celebrating an important Norwegian holiday. The church invited the community to a lunch in honor of Syttende Mai. The holiday represents the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814. Hundreds showed up for the celebration, which included an accordion band and a look into traditional Norwegian customs. They also were able to…

Fargo North Students Build Single Family Home

Nine Students at North High School in Fargo Build Home For Construction Technology II Class

May 17, 2017

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FARGO, ND — If you’re looking for someone to build your next home, you may find the talent with students at Fargo North. Nine students in the Construction Technology II class are holding an open house for the the home they built throughout the school year. The students built the single family home start to finish, including leveling the house foundation,…

West Fargo Police CSO Helping Creatures Great and Small

Why did the officer cross the road?

May 17, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, ND — Why did the officer cross the road? To get to the family of ducklings to the other side, of course. That’s exacting what this Chief Security Officer with the West Fargo Police Department did! The department posted these pictures to its Facebook page, and writing a post, reading “Our CSO helping these little ducklings and their…

Superintendent of Moorhead Area Public Schools Announces Diagnosis

Dr. Lynne Kovash told staff yesterday

May 17, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The superintendent of the Moorhead Area Public Schools announces she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Dr. Lynne Kovash told staff yesterday. The district spokesperson Pam Gibb says Kovash “is seeking treatment through either Roger Maris Cancer Center or the Mayo Clinic.” Dr. Kovash has been the school’s superintendent since 2008. Categories: Community, Health, Local News,…

Minnesota House Passes Real ID Bill, Senate to Consider it Next

The bill will allow anyone with a Minnesota ID or driver's license to pass through airport security

May 17, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal on bringing the state’s driver’s licenses and ID cards up to federal security standards. The House overwhelmingly passed the bill and now it heads to the Senate. The bill will allow anyone with a Minnesota ID or driver’s license to pass through airport security. Congress put a deadline for…

Clay County Deputy Files Discrimination Lawsuit

Deputy Ryan Carey was fired in 2013 for alleged misconduct

May 17, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — A Clay County deputy has filed a discrimination lawsuit, claiming he’s been unfairly kept out of the running for a patrol assignment. Deputy Ryan Carey was fired in 2013 for alleged misconduct. After an arbitration hearing, Carey was given his job back. Clay County officials claim the issue damaged his credibility to testify in a…

Diesel Fuel Spill in Devils Lake Contained

The lake is not a source of drinking water to any nearby communities

May 17, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

DEVILS LAKE, ND — The North Dakota Health Department is monitoring the cleanup after diesel fuel spilled into Devils Lake. The spill happened at the Army National Guard’s Camp Grafton facility when a diesel fuel dispenser malfunctioned. About 1,300 gallons of fuel was contained, but about 500 gallons made its way through the storm sewer system into the lake….

Missing Annandale Teen Found Safe, Investigation On-Going

The girl was last seen on May 13th on Country Road 120

May 17, 2017

Site Staff,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A missing 17-year-old Annandale girl is found safe at Riverside Park in St. Cloud. St. Cloud police say Aaliyah Kazimer asked to use someone’s cellphone to call her Aunt. The teen was located in stable condition in an area across the river from St. Cloud State University. Kazimer was taken to the hospital for a routine…

Tribes Prepare Declaration to Stop Construction on Keystone XL Pipeline

The tribes' declaration points out environmental concerns for the proposed $8 billion pipeline

May 17, 2017

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CALGARY, Alberta — American Indian tribes in both the United States and Canada are signing a declaration against construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The Blackfoot Confederacy, the Great Sioux Nation and Ponca tribes are planning a ceremony in Calgary, Alberta, where the pipeline developer, TransCanada is located. The tribes’ declaration points out environmental concerns for the proposed $8…