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Medical Marijuana Will Be Ready In December or January In Bismarck, Not Fargo

People in North Dakota can begin applying for medical marijuana registry cards Monday

October 28, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s first approved medical marijuana manufacturing facility says it will have products to sell in December or January. Pure Dakota in Bismarck is one of two companies that state health officials selected to operate growing centers. But the other facility based in Fargo has yet to receive final state approval. Pure Dakota says its 20,000-square-foot facility is…

Jazzing Into Fall With MSUM’s Faculty Jazz Quartet

This was the last concert in the series

October 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — They’re usually the ones giving the lessons but this time around, MSUM’s music professors are the stars of the show. That tune is just one of many played at the Fargo Public Library’s annual Jazz Into Fall concert series. Four of MSUM’s music professors played their instruments for the last show of the series. While this is…

Erasing the Stigma: Imagine Thriving Raising Funds for Mental Health

The goal of Imagine Thriving is to erase the stigma of mental health issues among young people by providing education, prevention and advocacy

October 28, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Past donors and new supporters are filling out the checkbooks at the sixth annual Imagine Thriving Fundraiser. The goal of Imagine Thriving is to erase the stigma of mental health issues among young people by providing education, prevention and advocacy. Those on the board say there are ways people can help that many don’t realize are needed….

Early Voting In Cass County And Grand Forks To Begin Next Week

Early voting in Minnesota started in late September and the last day is Monday November 5

October 28, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Early voting sites for the midterm election open tomorrow in Cass County. You can vote from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day Monday thru Friday at the Ramada Inn in Fargo, DoubleTree by Hilton in West Fargo and at the Fargodome. A polling site in Casselton at the Days Inn will be open from Wednesday until Friday…

Contractor Killed In Freak Accident At Jamestown Landfill

The 65-year-old contractor was working in the landfill when he was struck and run over by a dump truck and payloader

October 28, 2018

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A contractor was killed Saturday afternoon in a freak accident at the Jamestown landfill. The North Dakota Highway Patrol say the 65-year-old contractor was working in the landfill when he was struck and run over by a dump truck and payloader. He was pronounced dead at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. The payloader was trying to push start the…

Senator Heitkamp Drums Up Support For Campaign Through Door-Knocking

The Senator teamed up with Democratic House Candidate Mac Schneider to knock doors

October 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Less than 24 hours after she went head–to–head with her opponent, Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND), on the debate stage, Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) fought through the rain to bring her message to the streets. Heitkamp says going from door–to–door gives her a more intimate connection with her supporters. “That opens up a whole new avenue of discussion. Just…

Fargo Firefighters, Red Cross Volunteers Install Smoke Detectors in Homes

Fargo FD receives funding to host installation events each year

October 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For many college students, one thing towards the bottom of their to–do lists is to make sure their smoke detectors are running properly. “I know it’s kind of challenging. I mean, I rent out a bunch of houses and stuff too, and me and my roommates probably have no clue how to install them and how to check…

Heitkamp and Cramer Debate for Final Time Before Election Day

Questions ranged from domestic to international issues

October 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Election Day is 11 days away, and one of the most closely watched Senate races is right here in North Dakota. The final debate Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer engaged passionate supporters on both sides. Questions ranged from both domestic to international issues. Some topics were on current events, like the migrant caravan from Central America, the…

Fargo Police Department To Debut New Music Video

It's the follow-up to last year's video called "Unity"

October 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — You may remember a music video Fargo Police put out last year called “Unity,” and now, there’s a follow–up. Next week, police will debut their new music video called “It’s Time.” The video shows officers interacting with the community with everyone from kids to politicians to businesses. It has been in the works since July. Last year’s video…

NDSU Students Learn About Career Opportunities at Fargo Jet Center

The group visits a local business every month

October 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Business students at NDSU are letting their dreams take flight by getting a tour of the Fargo Jet Center. The NDSU chapter of Phi Beta Lambda got to learn about career opportunities in jet technology and sales, and even went out on the runway. One of the students has worked at the Fargo Jet Center for the last…