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Callaway, White Earth Reservation Breaking into the Hemp Industry

Hemp Field Day was held at White Earth Reservation to celebrate the second growing season

August 23, 2017

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CALLAWAY, Minn. — The people of Callaway, Minnesota and on the White Earth Reservation are hoping to help their community’s economy grow. But can their products find a place in the market? For starters, it’s important to point out hemp is not just marijuana. It’s a plant that is bred specifically to create products like clothing and construction materials. There…

Fergus Falls Community Breaks Ground on New Library

"I'm just most excited that this is happening for our community. We've seen the need for a number of years and as library staff we just want to fulfill the need for the community and provide the services the community wants"

August 23, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn — The ground has officially been broken and Fergus Falls is ready to start construction on their new library. “Libraries change lives. These guys are a testament,” said Mayor Ben Schrierer. “I’ve watched libraries change the lives of my kids.” A crowd of community members gathered outside of the library and said they are excited to celebrate…

Minneapolis Police Investigate Shooting of Bystander

One of the men shot at the other man and missed, hitting the bystander in the hip

August 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minneapolis police are investigating the shooting of a bystander near a downtown bus stop. Authorities said the man happened to be standing near two other men who were arguing last night around 7 o’clock. One of the men shot at the other man and missed, hitting the bystander in the hip. A police spokeswoman said the…

Minnesota Supreme Court Announces New Livestream Feature

Both the live and recorded video of oral arguments will be available online

August 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court will begin livestreaming video of oral arguments. It’s in an effort to increase public access to the work of the state’s highest court. The first case you’ll be able to watch is coming up on Monday. The Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the case between the State Senate…

Young Enterpreneurs Academy: Swimming With Sharks

Kids take on the world of business, Shark-Tank style.

August 23, 2017

Emily Welker,

Do you have a budding business owner headed back to school soon? The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce wants to help develop their ideas into reality – with a nationwide program that’s launching kids into the world of commerce. Professionals will train middle and high school kids from around the area to pitch, develop and implement their ideas for a…

Star Lake Casino Project Clears Another Hurdle

An Environmental Impact Study was requested to gather more information on the proposed casino on Star Lake

August 22, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The Star Lake Casino project overcomes another hurdle. Otter Tail County officials met in Fergus Falls to discuss whether or not to move forward with the project. The Star Lake Casino project takes the next step forward, but not without some requirements. “In regards to Shooting Star Casino, the county board declared an EIS was necessary,”…

ReGroup Partnering with Local Kids to Raise Money for Recovery

ReGroup is an organization whose mission it is to strengthen the recovery community through peer-to-peer support, public education and advocacy.

August 22, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — ReGroup has partnered up with some Moorhead kids to raise money for recovery by hosting a lemonade stand. ReGroup is an organization whose mission it is to strengthen the recovery community through peer-to-peer support, public education and advocacy. Proceeds from the lemonade stand at Ace Hardware will directly benefit telephone recovery support, recovery coaching, sober events, and…

Ruby’s Pantry Hands Out Enough Food to Fill Up Laundry Baskets

United Church of Christ Moorhead gave away surplus amount of food

August 22, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead college students and church members handed out surplus food items in rural areas. Minnesota State Community and Technical College students and members of the United Church of Christ handed out laundry baskets full of food for each $20 donation made to the non-profit organization Ruby’s Pantry. Donated food items include fresh produce, canned goods, meat, dairy products…

St. Cloud Man Sentenced in Hatchet Attack

Other charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement

August 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A St. Cloud man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a hatchet attack on a black man. Fifty-one-year-old Daniel Volkers was sentenced after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon motivated by bias. Other charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Volkers threatened the black man in a car in…

Two Fergus Falls Men Linked to Shooting Trumpeter Swans

The men have not yet been named or charged

August 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Two men from Fergus Falls are linked to the shooting deaths of two trumpeter swans south of that city. A Minnesota DNR officer says the protected swans were shot on a federal waterfowl production refuge. He says the investigation began after the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from someone who heard…