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Fargo South Students Walk Out to Protest Gun Violence

They had a moment of silence for 17 minutes, one for each of the victims

March 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo South High School students gathered to take a stand against gun violence. About 100 students walked out of class around 1 p.m. to honor the victims of the school shooting in Parkland. They stood in silence for 17 minutes, one for each of the victims. Organizers say teachers weren’t allowed to take a side, but staff members…

Fargo South High School Students Explore Career Fields

Each Fargo public high school holds a Career Day every other year

March 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Students at Fargo South got to explore different career fields to get a better sense of what they want to be when they grow up. About 70 local professionals across all job fields gave “Career Day” presentations. Students were able to sign up for the sessions they were most interested in. Organizers say the most popular sessions…

North Dakota Colorectal Cancer Roundtable Announces 2018 Awards

There were 20 nominations

March 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota Colorectal Cancer Roundtable passed out awards to those who have been influential in fighting the disease. They awarded colorectal cancer survivor Amanda Houston with Champion of the Year, Family Healthcare a cancer screening award and Sanford Health with Organization of the Year. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Tribal Health and Indian Health Service…

Toys R Us To Close Fargo Store And All 800 Locations Across The U.S.

Closings Impact 33,000 Jobs Across The Country

March 14, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Toys R Us’s management has told its employees that it will sell or close all of its 800 U.S. stores. That’s according to a toy industry analyst who spoke to several employees who were on the call Wednesday. Jim Silver, a toy industry expert, says Toys R Us’s CEO told employees the plan is to liquidate all…

Judge Reduces Bond For Man Who Attacked Priest Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Chad Legare's Attorney Asked For $100,000 Bond, Judge Declined His Request

March 14, 2018

TJ Nelson,

TOWNER, N.D. — A judge has reduced bond for a Minnesota man charged with attacking a priest in North Dakota, though not as much as the suspect wanted. The judge lowered bond for 42-year-old Chad Legare from $250,000 to $200,000. Legare’s attorney had requested $100,000, but the judge declined to go that far citing the severity of the charges against…

Petitions Approved As Group Seeks To Raise Minimum Wage to $15 An Hour

Group Needs 13,452 Valid Signatures To Make November Ballot

March 14, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A group seeking to raise North Dakota’s minimum wage to $15 an hour can begin circulating petitions. Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved the format of the petition. Supporters need to gather and submit at least 13,452 valid signatures by July 9 to get a proposed measure on the November ballot. Scott Nodland of Bismarck, chairman…

Former Police Chief Enters Alford Plea To Child Sexual Abuse Charges

James Watson Has Been Charged In At Least Three Counties

March 14, 2018

TJ Nelson,

A former LaMoure police chief has entered an Alford plea to multiple child sexual abuse charges in Hettinger and Stark counties. 52-year-old James Watson’s plea is not an admission of guilt but he acknowledges there is enough evidence for a conviction. A jury in Golden Valley County last month convicted him of continuous sexual abuse of a child. The charges…

Herberger’s Plans to “Stuff the Truck” to Benefit Goodwill

People who donate clothing will be granted three coupons towards Herberger's apparel, fragrances

March 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Herberger’s in Fargo teams up with Goodwill throughout the month of March to provide clothes for people in need. The department store plans to fill up an entire Goodwill truck with clothes to kick off their annual Goodwill sale. If customers donate one dollar, they receive three coupons for 30% off apparel and 15% off cosmetics and fragrances….

Grand Forks Police Release Images Of Robbery Suspect

The images are grainy but include the male suspect dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt with "Mossy Oak" written on the front.

March 14, 2018

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks Police have released security camera footage from an armed robbery. The images are grainy but include the male suspect dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt with “Mossy Oak” written on the front. He also wore a black ski mask at the time of the robbery. The incident happened around 9:47 p.m. on March 11,…

Suspect In Custody After Horace Standoff

Cass County Sheriff's Captain Jesse Jahner says the suspect has been taken into custody.

March 14, 2018

Site Staff,

HORACE, N.D. (KFGO) – A ended peacefully in Horace, N.D. Cass County Sheriff’s Captain Jesse Jahner says the suspect has been taken into custody. Around 10:05 a.m., 51-year-old Lance Belgarde was taken into custody. Sgt. Tim Briggeman says SWAT negotiators were able to talk with Belgarde. He complied with their commands and was arrested without incident. Jahner says around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday,…