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Cass County Commissioners Vote Yes to Refugee Resettlement

An executive order by President Trump puts the fate of refugee resettlement into the hands of each state and county

December 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — “I tell them I’m from Fargo, North Dakota, I say it with pride, because here we have compassion. We support each other. We’re different, but we welcome everybody,” said a refugee who spoke on her experiences coming to Fargo. Commissioners vote unanimously to continue a decade’s long program that helps resettle refugees fleeing unsafe countries into Cass…

Fargo Public Works Crews Continue Clearing Roads

Drivers should still be extra cautious over the next few days

December 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The team at Fargo Public Works says there’s only one way to describe the state of city roads. “Icy. There’s some ice out there that we’re turning our — that’s our main focus today is dealing with some of the ice from the event this weekend, and we’re using some equipment to cut it off,” says Fargo…

Beyond Running Hosts “Cider” Monday

The event is a way to support local businesses

December 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — One local business wants people to ditch the “cyber” and indulge in “cider” instead. Beyond Running in downtown Fargo is hosting its Cider Monday event. The store is encouraging shoppers to keep their dollars within the local community instead of spending it at major retailers online. They are extending Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday deals through…

Wahpeton Man Charged In Nephew’s Death

61 year-old James Bynaum placed his nephew in a chokehold

December 2, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WAHPETON, N.D. — Negligent homicide charges have been filed against a Wahpeton man accused of killing his nephew. Police were called Friday afternoon to an apartment building in south Wahpeton and found 42 year-old Oscar Bynaum dead in a bedroom. A criminal complaint says that during a fight, 61 year-old James Bynaum placed his nephew in a chokehold. Investigators say…

Fargo Police Ask Assistance Locating Hit-and-Run Suspect

Anyone with information is asked to call the Investigators Division at 701-241-1405.

December 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is asking the public’s assistance locating the suspect of a hit-and-run on November 22 at the FM Visitor Center. Officers responded to the scene where the suspect rear-ended the victim and got out of the vehicle to shout at the victim. The suspect then got back in the vehicle, drove around the parking lot and…

LIVE: Afro-American Development Association

Connecting New Americans with new jobs, new teams, new... well, you name it.

December 2, 2019

Emily Welker,

The debate over the future of immigrants and new Americans has never been hotter than right now, both here in the Red River Valley and across the country. Two local counties in North Dakota are deciding tonight whether or not they want to continue accepting new refugees, and there are ample voices on both the pro and the con side…

Bonanzaville Hosts 100th Anniversary Suffrage Gala

The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment

December 1, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — This candlelit dinner is about more than just appetizers and conversation. It’s about history and celebration. “Really it’s just a human right. It’s not a feminine issue, it’s a human right to vote,” says Bonnie Sayers of West Fargo. The gala at Bonanzaville is celebrating and remembering the Suffrage Movement, which ended nearly 100 years ago,…

People Digging Themselves Out Of Weekend Snow Storm

December 1, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Jerel Wieser is pulling out his electric snow blower for the first time this winter season. But this isn’t his first rodeo in North Dakota’s winter tundra. “All my life….. 72 years,” Wieser said laughingly. For Jerel who’s been living in this the same Fargo neighborhood since the 70’s says when that first blizzard hits you have…

Live Nativity at Fargo Faith United Methodist Church

It's the 30th year the church has put the event on

December 1, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The wintry weather isn’t stopping the Fargo–Moorhead community from getting into the Christmas spirit. Roughly 300 people came out to the Fargo Faith United Methodist Church Live Nativity event in north Fargo. The scene includes actors from the Fargo Faith UMC congregation and real animals like alpacas and sheep. Event organizers say they hope the gathering encourages…

Winter Wonderland Christmas Expo Encourages Small Business

The Expo Also Hosted A Toy Drive For People To Give To Children In Need.

December 1, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Local businesses, festive decorations and people donating towards a good cause. It’s all a part of the Winter Wonderland Christmas Expo in Moorhead. The expo is a way to encourage people to buy their gifts locally this holiday season. Vendors set up across the Courtney’s Event Center to make their pitch to buyers. The expo also…