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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…

Downtown Fargo Brightens Up the Streets for Spring

Fargo Park District Hangs Flower Baskets Down Broadway Street

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Although the weather may be dreary outside, the Fargo Park District did their best to brighten up the Downtown Fargo area. The Park District hung 175 colorful flower baskets from lampposts all down Broadway. Greg Haberman of the Fargo Park District said that although it was wet out, the flowers were hung today because they came in…

Students Dive Head First into STEM

Students from Ben Franklin Middle School attended the second annual BrainSTEM event

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Students from Ben Franklin Middle School were on the NDSU campus to learn about science and STEM careers. Over 100 students attended the second annual BrainSTEM event. Student teams used science and math skills to solve engineering problems in varying workshops. STEM–related fields face a critical shortage of qualified available workers and the event is designed…

Grand Forks Police Investigate Burglary at Infinite Vapor

They say a witness heard glass breaking and saw four people running away from the business

May 16, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks Police have arrested four people in connection with a burglary at a vapor store. Nicholas Endersbe, 18, and Jacob Garceau, 18, both of Grand Forks, and two juveniles are in custody. Police say they responded to Infinite Vapor, located at 2655 24th Avenue South. They say a witness heard glass breaking and saw four people…

North Dakota Students Face Tuition Increases

Students at NDSU's Pharmacy school will see a rise of five percent

May 16, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — Some students in North Dakota will see a rise in college tuition. Undergraduates at the 11 state college campuses can expect to pay four percent more. Tuition at the UND Law School is going up by nine percent. Students at NDSU’s Pharmacy school will see a rise of five percent. The chair of the State Board…

Devils Lake City Commission Approves Buyouts of Police Chief and Captain

The commission suspended the officers on April 3rd after an internal investigation

May 16, 2017

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DEVILS LAKE, ND — The Devils Lake City Commission unanimously approved contract buyouts of their police chief and captain. Chief Keith Schroeder and Captain Jon Barnett will remain on leave with pay but Schroeder will be done at the end of July and Barnett will be finished at the end of June. The commission suspended the officers on April 3rd…