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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Clown

He's guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

We don’t think he’s been to clown school. When it comes to charming an audience, Clown the orange tabby is a purely self-taught natural. The one-year-old came in to Homeward Animal Shelter recently with about 126 feline friends (no word on whether or not they were all riding in the same tiny little car) and joined Homeward’s Heather Klefstad for…

LIVE: Trump Impeachment Hearings

House impeachment investigators will hear from two key witnesses Thursday who grew alarmed by how President Donald Trump and others in his orbit were conducting foreign policy in Ukraine.

  The House Intelligence Committee holds an open hearing for the Trump Impeachment Inquiry.LIVE BLOG: https://fxn.ws/37rTbiPTune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage. Posted by Fox News on Thursday, November 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC — A former National Security Council aide will tell the House impeachment hearing that one of the central Republican talking points–that Ukraine interfered in the…

Few North Dakotans Seeking Pardons on Pot Offenses

Only about three dozen people have applied to date.

BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota’s attorney general says few people are so far taking advantage of a policy change that lets people with low-level marijuana convictions petition to have their records wiped clean if they avoid unlawful behavior for five years. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says as many as 175,000 marijuana convictions over several decades could be eligible. But only about three…

Plan for $114 Million Indoor Recreation Complex Unveiled

If the project is approved, the center could open in 2023.

BISMARCK, N.D.–Planners say a new $114 million indoor recreation complex in Bismarck would be funded by a new sales tax and private donations. The Bismarck Parks and Recreation District staff talked about the proposed facility at a meeting Wednesday night. They say the center would have a main building with a separate ice arena. The concept includes a four-lane running…

North Dakota Department of Human Services Is Redesigning Its Social Services Program

They want to do this by restoring funding for the Parent Lead Program, expand crisis services capacity across regions, and sustain behavioral health prevention.

FARGO, N.D.- The organization has found there is a lack of consistent care across the state. “We’ve been putting a lot of focus working across legislative branch and executive branch working with the governor and First Lady Katherine, and looking at the services needed in order to improve our behavioral health system,” says Pam Sagness, Director, North Dakota Behavioral Health….

Chi Friendship Raising Supplies In Thanks For Giving Donation Drive

The group is helping raise supplies for groups like New Life Center, Jeremiah Program, YWCA and Dorothy Day.

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo based non–profit is looking to give a helping hand to families in need this holiday season. CHI Friendship is having its “Thanks for Giving” donation drive all across the valley. The group is helping raise supplies for groups like New Life Center, Jeremiah Program, YWCA and Dorothy Day. They will be taking more donations tomorrow…

West Fargo’s Cheney Middle School awarded Doosan grant for STEM

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Kids at Cheney Middle School are excited for a new STEM-focused grant. Doosan Discovery Grants are awarded to schools to help push equipment and programs related to STEM fields. Cheney received the money to help fund a project teachers are calling a FTLA or maker-studio. It’s a place where young minds will be able to cultivate…

Family And Friends Host A Benefit For Woman Battling ALS

Cindy says feels very grateful to have the support of her friends and family.

FARGO, N.D – Cindy Mason was diagnosed with the disease a year and a half ago when she noticed symptoms in her arm. Her family and friends decided to step in and organize a benefit to help with the costs of remodeling her home to make it more accessible. They had a silent auction, a bake sale and a lunch…

Savanna’s Act Moves To The Full U.S. Senate For A Vote

It is named for Savanna Greywind

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Savanna’s Act is finally heading to the Senate floor for a vote. Sen. Kevin Cramer says it was approved by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. He is urging the full Senate to act on it quickly. It is named for Savanna Greywind. The 22-year-old pregnant member of the Spirit Lake Tribe was murdered by a neighbor…

Red River Valley Fair Manager Resigns

Bryan Schulz says he decided it was time to do something else

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Red River Valley Fair Association is looking for a new manager. Bryan Schulz has resigned after 12 years. He says he decided it was time to do something else. Schulz says he has a couple of other job prospects he’s considering. The former West Fargo City Commissioner previously worked for the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau…