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Breckenridge Police Searching for BB Gun Vandals

Two homeowners woke up to find their windows were shot with a BB gun

May 17, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — Breckenridge Police are searching for the people responsible for a string of early morning vandalism. Two homeowners woke up to find their windows were shot with a BB gun. The houses are located on 11th Street North. Officers responded to the first home around 5:30 am and then discovered damage at the second home. The police…

Two Juveniles Among 20 Arrests in Bismarck Prostitution Sting

The suspects range in age from 17-years-old to 56-years-old

May 17, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — Bismarck Police have arrested at least 18 adults and two juveniles in a prostitution sting at a local motel. The suspects range in age from 17-years-old to 56-years-old. All of the suspects are facing possible misdemeanor charges that have a maximum sentence of 30 days in jail. Police say they posted an advertisement for prostitution on…

American Crystal Sugar Employees Preparing to Vote on New Contract

The contract includes three percent annual increases and nearly three percent hike in the last year of the contract

May 17, 2017

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RED RIVER VALLEY — American Crystal Sugar employees are preparing to vote on a new five year labor contract that will cover 1,300 employees in Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Crookston and other areas. Company officials met with the union at least eight times and are offering base pay increases and a one-time incentive offer pertaining to a signing bonus…

ND Department of Health Holding HIV Education Forums

Health officials recommend every person be tested for HIV at least once in their lifetime, regardless of risk factors

May 17, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — The North Dakota Department of Health is teaming up with Family HealthCare to help communities across the state understand more about HIV. Organizers of the public forums say they want the public to be educated on the most current information on HIV transmission and treatment, as well as understanding the ways you can prevent and stop…

LIVE: Burgers, BBQ And Beer Festival Coming To Moorhead

Festival Arriving At Moorhead Center Mall Parking Ramp On June 15th

May 17, 2017

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Andrew Jason with Fargo Monthly stops by to tell us about this year’s Burgers, BBQ and Beer Festival. Fargo Monthly is adding BBQ to this year’s festival, after featuring burgers, bourbon and beer for the first three years of the festival. You can find ticket information online at burgerfestfargo.com. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Local News, Morning – In The Studio…

Northern Valley Law Enforcement Remember Those Who Have Fallen

The 7th Annual Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service was held in Grand Forks

May 16, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — It’s National Police Week and departments across the country are honoring their fallen heroes in blue. Emotions were high during the seventh annual Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service. As flags were raised, people prayed for their loved ones and law enforcement and community members took the afternoon to pay tribute to those who are lost but…

Traffic Stop Leads to Five Arrests Near Casselton

All of the suspects were taken to the Cass County Jail

May 16, 2017

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CASSELTON, ND — Five people are in custody with multiple charges after a traffic stop on I94 near Casselton. Cory Fleischfresser, 30, Alberto Carpentier, 25, Oddessa Rodriguez, 26, Bryan Grob, 39, and 24–year–old Timothy Bjornson have been arrested. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said they found meth, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and stolen credit cards on the suspects. They said Fleischfresser…

Authorities Identify Teen Shot In Princeton

They say there was another 14–year–old male at the home at the time of the shooting

May 16, 2017

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PRINCETON, Minn– Authorities in Princeton, Minnesota have identified the teen found shot to death at his home. Police say they responded to a report of a gun going off at a home and found the body of 14–year–old Eric Nelson. They say there was another 14–year–old male at the home at the time of the shooting. No other details…

South Elementary School Student Wins 2017 Sun Safety Poster Contest

Fourth Grader, Londyn Salwey, Wins Essentia Health Cancer Center and Fargo Parks' 2017 Sun Safety Poster Contest

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — One local fourth grader is being awarded for her efforts to teach others about sun safety. Londyn Salwey of South Elementary school won Essentia Health Cancer Center and Fargo Parks’ 2017 Sun Safety Poster Contest. The contest was open to elementary aged kids from around the F–M area. Salwey’s poster pointed out things such as to avoid…

North Dakota Adds Virtual Reality Video to Encourage Seat Belt Use

The video is compatible with smartphones that play virtual reality media

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The annual Click It or Ticket campaign is ready to kick off. State officials were also in Fargo to unveil a new strategy to encourage more drivers to buckle up. Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and law enforcement agencies in North Dakota will be on the lookout again for drivers not buckling up. “They…