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American Red Cross Gets Ready to “Sound the Alarm” For Fire Safety In The Metro

They will install hundreds of smoke alarms for free on April 28

FARGO, N.D. — The American Red Cross Dakotas Region will “Sound the Alarm” on fire safety with local fire departments on April 28. Tonight, the organization presented their campaign to the Fargo City Commission. A person has less than two minutes on average to get out of their home during a fire before it can become life–threatening. And it only takes…

Dilworth man sentenced for carjacking

Michael Jaime plead guilty

A Dilworth man has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison after pleaded guilty for an armed carjacking. 28–year–old Michael Jaime stole a car at gunpoint at a Sioux Falls truck stop in July of 2016. Later that day, he fled from officers in Moorhead but the chase ended when speeds reached 140 miles per hour. The car…

Governors Association Planning Multi-Million Dollar Ad Buy For MN Race

Group spokesman Jon Thompson called Minnesota a top pick-up opportunity for Republicans due to Pawlenty's entrance.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Republican Governors Association is planning a $2.3 million advertising buy for the Minnesota governor’s race just days after former Gov. Tim Pawlenty entered. The ad reservation which the RGA can cancel if it wishes is a show of faith that a powerful national group believes Pawlenty can win the left-leaning state in November. Group spokesman…

Farm in the Dell Puts on Sixth Annual Spring “Friendraiser”

Last year, the organization was able to employ seven people with disabilities

  FARGO, N.D. — Some board members from Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley say it’s not always easy for a person with a disability to get employed. “There’s so much cost in providing work opportunities that fit their abilities. Most of them will need a job coach or some type of supervision and that just takes a…

UPDATE: White Bear Lake Missing Man Found Safe

Twenty–two–year–old Roberto Marquez has been located safe in Oakdale

UPDATE: The White Bear Lake Police Department has cancelled the missing person report. Roberto Marquez has been located safe in Oakdale. PREVIOUS STORY: WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — The White Bear Lake Police Department wants your help finding a missing man. Twenty–two–year–old Roberto Marquez was last seen yesterday afternoon when he left his house to go to the Super America on…

Rocori School District hires Interim Superintendent

Dr. John Thein replaces a man once considered for Moorhead Superintendent

COLD SPRING, Minn. – The Rocori school district hires an Interim Superintendent replaces a man once considered for Moorhead Superintendent. The Central Minnesota District has approved Doctor John Thein’s at–will contract. He replaces Scott Staska who’s on administrative leave after being arrested for indecent exposure. Staska is also a former Barnesville High School principal. He removed himself from consideration for the Moorhead…

Pawlenty holds 1st public appearance since launching campaign

Pawlenty announced he's running for governor on Thursday

EAGAN, Minn. – Tim Pawlenty is speaking publicly for the first time since announcing his campaign for governor. The Republican discussed how he feels he has the experience to solve problems facing Minnesotans and the toxic environment in politics. Without providing details, Pawlenty broadly touched on hot button topics he says needs improvement like closing the achievement gap and the…

Minnesota Lawmakers Hold Town Hall Meeting

One of the main concerns was infrastructure improvement

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Democratic Minnesota lawmakers held a town hall meeting to take questions from the community and update them on the legislative session. State Senator Kent Eken, along with Representatives Ben Lien and Paul Marquart, said there is currently a budget surplus. They say one of the main concerns is infrastructure improvement and balancing maintenance with the development of new…

Businesses Around Metro Now Offering Breastfeeding Rooms

There's more than 40 infant friendly businesses and organizations around town that support breastfeeding moms

FARGO, N.D. — When a new mother returns to work from maternity leave, she’ll likely have a place of her own to breastfeed. It’s all part of an initiative by Fargo Cass Public Health to get more workplaces in the community to support new mothers. Kate Bjorklund is a mother of two children and she has breastfed both of them. When…

Bringing Opiate Education to the Moorhead Community

Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Moorhead Police Department have partnered up

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Moorhead Police Department have partnered up to bring opiate education to the community. They hosted a seminar for people to learn more about the epidemic affecting millions across the nation and people right here in the valley. The Moorhead Police Department recently brought on a chaplain to their team…