MINNESOTA — CenturyLink has been ordered to reform its television and internet sales and billing practices. Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit against the company in July for allegedly overbilling customers after quoting lower rates. A man from Blaine was quoted a base monthly rate of $39.97 for television service, but was charged a base rate of…
FARGO, ND — Eric Bridges was left homeless last year after getting out of prison. To get his life together, he turned to resources in the metro including the United Way and the Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership. Filling out a job application was different for Eric Bridges. “Once they get that and see you have a felony, they don’t…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — During the era in which the St. John’s Bible takes place, there was no such thing as coffee, sugar, chocolate or potatoes. The Hjemkomst Center gave people the chance to experience what food was like during that time period at a “Foods in the Bible” fundraiser. Much of the food included Mediterranean dishes including lamb, goat, cheese and…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Two men who were attempting to rob Cenex on South Washington Street in Grand Forks were caught in the act by police. They were alerted to the store by a hold up alarm around 5:50 Friday night. Police took 25-year-old Mussa Bawazer of East Grand Forks and 20-year-old Ahmed Salim of Grand Forks into custody. They…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — A Douglas County, Minnesota farmer is dead after being run over by a chisel plow and dragged. Authorities were called Sunday morning to a farm in Farwell after the man didn’t return home after working alone in the field Saturday night. Deputies searched the farm and found the man’s body which had been run over by…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Anyone looking for an alternative to trick-or-treating can check out the Red River Valley Scarecrow Garden. More than 30 businesses, community organizations and other people created scarecrows which look like some familiar faces. Activities for kids include face painting, a penny in the straw pile and lawn dice. Vendors are also at the garden to sell some favorite…
The F-M Chamber of Commerce is launching a new initiative toward channeling the area’s many college grads into — instead of out of — the region’s economy. Chamber President Craig Whitney sat down live in-studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker to talk about the plan, which launches in January. Whitney said NDSU, MSUM, Concordia and the metro’s other institutions,…
FARGO, N.D. – It’s that time of year when ghosts and goblins take to the streets for some Halloween fun. The celebration is growing more and more popular with everyone – kids to adults – and the American Red Cross has advice people can follow to help stay safe this Halloween while enjoying the festivities. SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK-or-TREATERS As parents…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Amy Klobuchar says President Trump’s decision to declare the opioid epidemic a public health emergency is a first step toward resolving the crisis. The senator echoes Representative Pelosi’s remarks and wants to see the president back up his words with actions and cash. Klobuchar has sponsored a number of bills in the Senate aimed at addressing…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Leaders of the Moorhead Public School district are giving themselves a report card. Data shows the district has seen steady growth in student enrollment since 2008 with a projected average of two to three percent in growth every year. They are the largest employer in Moorhead with 997 employees with 500 of them being teachers. One of…
