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North Dakota Based Opioid Documentary to Have a Free Premiere

The documentary tackles this nationwide issue on a state level

October 9, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — You have the chance to watch a new documentary about opioids before its television premiere. The 30 minute documentary is called, “The Opioid Epidemic: Seeking Solutions in North Dakota.” The Prairie Public produced film explores the stories of recovering addicts and families who lost loved ones to addiction. Blue Cross Blue Shield officials say viewers who watch…

EPA Administrator Signing New Rule that Ends Obama-era Clean Power Plan

That plan was intended to limit carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants

October 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota’s coal industry is getting a boost from the EPA. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says he will sign a new rule that will end the Obama-era Clean Power Plan. That plan was intended to limit carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants. Senator John Hoeven said the costly regulations unfairly targeted North Dakota and required a 45…

Dilworth Thrift Store Looking for Volunteers

The store is known for donating all of their proceeds to help pets in the Red River Valley

October 9, 2017

Site Staff,

DILWORTH, Minn. — A volunteer-run thrift store which helps pets in the area may be at risk of shutting down. Jazzy and Mumbo’s Thrift Store in Dilworth made a Facebook post which says if they don’t get enough volunteers to run the store, they will close down. The store is known for donating all of their proceeds to help…

MN Dept. of Public Safety Releases Video of Girl Nearly Killed by Speeding Truck

They want to send a message to other drivers about the importance of always stopping for school buses

October 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ROSEMOUNT, Minn. — A disturbing video shows a driver failing to stop for a school bus in Rosemount, Minnesota. Sixth grader Miana Rhoades was nearly struck and killed by that driver last December. The incident was captured on video that was just released by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. They want to send a message to other drivers about…

Man Charged After Pursuit in Grand Forks

He was chased mainly between North Washington Street and 20th Street North

October 9, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — A man was arrested after a pursuit in Grand Forks early this morning. An officer attempted to stop 27-year-old Jacob Henry on Red Dot Place when he took off around 4:15. He was chased mainly between North Washington Street and 20th Street North. Henry eventually stopped at the corner of 20th Street and Dyke Avenue. He…

Fergus Falls Police Searching for Missing Woman

Authorities say she left the group home around 9 Thursday night after becoming upset

October 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Police in Fergus Falls are looking for a woman who walked away from a group home. Shaylia Helland of Fergus Falls has been missing since Thursday. Shaylia has long blond hair, green eyes and is five foot six inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds. She also wears glasses. Authorities say she left the group home…

Fall Flavored Baked Goods: Add Pumpkin!

K's Bakery Explains Why to Add Pumpkin to Your Baked Good This Fall

October 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND — If you’re baking this fall, one popular ingredient you may want to add to your recipe is pumpkin! K’s Bakery in Fargo makes many different festive treats with pumpkin including bars, bread and even cheesecake. They said for all you bakers out there, adding pumpkin to a recipe adds a lot of density and moisture, but takes…

Apartment Fire Overnight in South Fargo

At around 1:50 am fire crews responded to a kitchen fire on the third floor at 137 Prairie Wood Drive in Fargo.

October 9, 2017

Site Staff,

Fargo, ND — Firefighters responding to a blaze at apartment building on the south side of Fargo this morning. At around 1:50 am fire crews responded to a kitchen fire on the third floor at 137 Prairie Wood Drive in Fargo. The fire started due to unattended cooking, creating heavy smoke. The residents were able to put out the fire…

10th Annual Cuts for a Cure

The funds will support the Edith Sanford Breast Center for Cancer Research

October 8, 2017

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FARGO, ND — When it comes to getting your hair done there are all types of styles and colors. “Men’s, kids, women’s, perms, cuts, whatever you’re in need of,” said Lori Kjelland, the Salon manager. Regardless of your choice, you can walk out with a fresh look while supporting people with breast cancer. “To help others in the community,”…

Aspiring Young Hunters Revive a Declining Sport in Fergus Falls

Dozens of kids and teens practice their shotgun shooting in preparation for the real thing

October 8, 2017

Site Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn — Pheasant hunters in Fergus Falls are getting kids behind the barrel to revive a sport on the decline. This after the DNR estimates Minnesota’s hunting population is down by about 20,000 in the past decade. From ages 12 to 17, dozens of boys and girls are carrying on a tradition. “I started shooting when I was…