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Fargo Marathon Sold To Rugged Races, Knutson To Stay On As Race Director

The company has offices in Chicago and Boston

December 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Marathon has been sold. Rugged Races has purchased the marathon from founder Mark Knutson. The company, with offices in Chicago and Boston, says it will help streamline operations, improve quality and attract more runners. Knutson will remain as race director. Financial details of the sale were not disclosed. Rugged Races runs marathons and other events around…

Mother Says Son’s Eye Damaged During Arrest By Fargo Police

His mother says he suffers from emotional and mental health issues

December 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The mother of a Fargo man who was hit in the eye by a pepper ball fired by police says he’ll likely never regain full sight in his right eye. Stephanie Patel says her 27-year-old son, Tyler, was told that damage to his retina was worse than first believed. He was injured in early October after police…

Andrew Armacost Named UND President

Armacost will be the 13th president of the university.

December 3, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Dr. Andrew Armacost has been named the 13th president of the University of North Dakota. Armacost recently completed his service as the Dean of Faculty and Chief Academic Officer at the Air Force Academy. During Armacost’s interview with the Board of Higher Education he talked about his leadership plan saying, “I envision a campus that’s closely connected, with…

Local Groups Ask For Your Support On #GivingTuesday

Goal Is To Fund All 87 local project requests in this year’s Caring Catalog

December 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — You can take part in a global movement by giving to local charities during Giving Tuesday. The goal is to raise over 4 hundred thousand dollars to fully fund all 87 local project requests in this year’s Caring Catalog. There are no fees, so 100 percent of your donation goes directly to the participating charities. Giving Tuesday…

Proposed Fargo Ordinance Would Require Owners Move Parked Vehicles Off Streets During Major Storms

Owners That Don't Move Vehicles Could Be Fined

December 3, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D.– You might have to head out into the snow just to move your car soon. The City of Fargo is drawing up an ordinance that would require vehicle owners to get their parked cars off the streets for big snow storms. The proposal would require an emergency declaration by the mayor if four inches of snow or more are…

North Dakota Company Awarded Contract to Build Border Wall

Fisher will receive nearly $270 million of a $400 million contract.

December 3, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D.–A North Dakota company has been awarded a contract to help build a border wall in Yuma, Arizona. U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer said Monday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a border wall contract to Fisher Sand and Gravel of Dickinson. Fisher will receive nearly $270 million of a $400 million contract. Cramer says…

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

Site Staff,

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

Site Staff,

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…