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Fargo School Board Members Host Appreciation Picnic for its Staff

Employees were thanked with grilled hamburgers and all of the traditional picnic sides

August 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.– Fargo School Board members are thanking its staff for their hard work! Fargo School Board members hosted its annual appreciation picnic at Oak Grove Park for its summer employees. Employees were thanked with grilled hamburgers, chicken, and all of the traditional picnic sides. Prizes were handed out at the end of the picnic. “Our summer staff, they’re working…

High School Athletes Learn To Become Role Models at EDC Leadership Academy

August 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – They may be rivals on the field, court or ice but high school athletes in the Eastern Dakota Conference are coming together to become better role models. 300 coaches and players from 11 schools took part in the fifth EDC Leadership Academy. Former Bison and Shanley High School basketball player A.J. Jacobson and N-SU wrestler Brandon Metz discussed…

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Raises the Walls on a New Home

The house is being built through a partnership with Thrivent Financial and area churches

August 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Volunteers from Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity raised the walls on another new house in north Fargo. Through a partnership with Thrivent Financial and local churches, the wall raising celebration marks the beginning of the build for the future homeowner and volunteers. This is the 19th house in either Cass or Clay County that has been built through…

United Way Reaches Backpack Goal And Sets Distribution Times

20th Annual United Way School Supply Drive

August 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The United Way of Cass-Clay has reached its goal of collecting 6,000 backpacks to give away. The backpacks for the 20th Annual United Way School Supply Drive are being packed by volunteers right now at the Fargodome. Last year, 5,800 backpacks were collected and donated to local K through 12th grade students. This year’s 6,000 backpacks will…

Sen. John Hoeven Endorses Judge Kavanaugh, Supports Bipartisan Defense Spending Bill

Senators Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp Both Voted For Military Spending Bill

August 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) & Judge Brett KavanaughWASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Hoeven says Judge Brett Kavanaugh is highly qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. He gave his endorsement shortly after meeting with President Trump’s latest nominee. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is scheduled to meet Kavanaugh on August 15th. Both senators also announced that they voted for the bipartisan National…

North Dakota State Fair Ends With Announcement Of Acts For 2019

The nine-day event drew 318,348 people, the second-highest total in the 53 years of the fair

August 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Tim McGraw & Rascal FlattsMINOT, N.D. — The North Dakota State Fair in Minot just ended over the weekend, but two big acts for next summer have already been announced. Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts will headline the 2019 North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma announced the acts during the Dierks Bentley concert on Friday night….

Woman Accused of Bogus Native American Adoptions Turns Herself In

Betty Jo Krenz of Woodworth is accused of taking money for adoptions and never following through

August 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. — A Jamestown area woman wanted for bogus adoptions of Native American children has turned herself in. 47-year-old Betty Jo Krenz of Woodworth is accused of taking money for adoptions and never following through. Several families say she used her background as a Spirit Lake social worker to produce phony adoption papers. Krenz told one woman that…

Suspect In Standoff Now Charged With Murder

Forty-nine-year-old Ronald Wootan was charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting death Tuesday of James Pochant

August 1, 2018

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Ronald WootanROLETTE, N.D. – A Rolette man charged with attempted murder after shooting at police during an 8-hour standoff in the town is now accused of killing another man before the standoff. Forty-nine-year-old Ronald Wootan was charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting death Tuesday of James Pochant. Wootan’s bond was set at $1 million. Wootan also faces felony charges…

A&E Network Cooks With One of North Dakota’s Top Crops

"Food Quest" is filming three segments on soybeans

July 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.– One of North Dakota’s top crops is headed to the A&E Network this fall. It may seem pretty simple at first, but soybeans can be used in recipes both sweet and savory. “It’s so versatile, from a canned product to a frozen product, to shelf staple products,” The Soyfoods Council executive director Linda Funk said. “So, you can…

“Take Back Tuesday” Gives People Reason to Donate Unused Prescriptions

Tuesday marked the second "Take Back Tuesday" of the year

July 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People had the chance to drop off their unwanted prescriptions and medication outside of Fargo Cass Public Health. Tuesday marked the second “Take Back Tuesday” event put on by Fargo Cass Public Health this year. Last month’s collection brought in more than 140 pounds of unused medication. With another event in the books, staff members say there are…