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Trump Administration Wants To Eliminate Low-Income Heating Assistance

Second Attempt To Abolish The Program

February 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is once again calling for the complete elimination of low-income heating assistance. The administration is using the same arguments from a year ago when it tried to abolish the program, saying it’s rife with fraud and that no one would be left freezing if the program goes away. Those claims were widely discredited a…

Gov. Doug Burgum Reimbursed Xcel Energy For More Than Just Super Bowl Tickets

Wanted To ``eliminate even the perception of any conflict.''

February 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum’s trip to the Super Bowl as a guest of Xcel Energy included free invitations to private parties, meals and other events. The Associated Press discovered the invitations through an open records request. Burgum said earlier that he reimbursed Xcel $37,000 for tickets the company provided for him and his wife to “eliminate even the…

Update: West Fargo FD Says Fire is Out, Will Monitor For Hot Spots

Fargo Cass Public Health posted an advisory to residents near the fire, that excessive exposure could cause irritation to nose, throat, lungs, and respiratory tract.

February 18, 2018

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Courtesy: West Fargo FD WEST FARGO, ND – A large fuel oil tank is under control at the Magellan tank farm on Main Avenue in West Fargo. The call came in around 5:30 a.m. Sunday. West Fargo and Fargo fire crews are on scene along with a hazardous materials team. West Fargo Firefighters say they are blanketing the fire with foam,…

Horn Enthusiasts Gather for “I Love My Horn” Event

The day ends with a concert featuring guest artist Jeffrey Agrell

February 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Music students, teachers, and horn enthusiasts gathered for day long “I Love My Horn” event at North Dakota State University. There were workshops, panels, and contests for participants. The event is designed for horn players of all levels, whether they’re just starting out, have played for years, or want to revisit the instrument. “The horn is such a…

World Thinking Day Teaches Girl Scouts About World Cultures

Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons partnered with NDSU international students

February 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Girl Scouts got the opportunity to learn about world cultures from NDSU international students during World Thinking Day. Eve Vetter, an eight year old Girl Scout, says the country she wants to visit most is India. “There’s lots of different spices and foods and noodles,” she said. India is one of multiple countries being featured, along with China,…

Unified Teams from UND and NDSU Square Off on the Hardwood

Game was the third meeting in the Special Olympics "rivalry series" sponsored by ESPN

February 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With many screaming fans in attendance, the UND Fighting Hawks and NDSU Bison battled for every rebound and drilled many shots. However, today’s game was more significant than the score on the board. “It demonstrates that although a person has an intellectual disability, when it comes to the vehicle of sport, everybody becomes the same. Nobody likes…

Dozens of Jumpers Dive into Cold Water during Fargo Polar Plunge

Fiftieth incarnation of the event benefits the Special Olympics of North Dakota

February 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It might be cold outside, but for some people, it was the perfect time for a jump in the pool. Nearly 50 people participated in the Fargo Polar Plunge at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Fargo to benefit the Special Olympics of North Dakota. Most of the plungers raised hundreds of dollars for the Special Olympics before taking…

UND Running Back Makes Three-Year-Old’s Birthday Wish Come True

UND RB John Santiago helps three-year-old Della McArdle celebrate her birthday.

February 16, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — When it came to Della McArdle’s third birthday, planning the theme of her UND Football inspired party was a piece of cake. “She has been talking about having a Sioux football party for forever,” Della’s mother Kaitlyn Rau said. “She loves Sioux Football.” But making all her birthday wishes come true wasn’t simply a hop, skip…

Number of Flu Cases in Cass County Gradually Decreased over the Last Two Weeks

Only 142 cases were reported in Cass County last week, down from 244 two weeks prior

February 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In what has been a tough flu season this winter, over one thousand people in Cass County have been hospitalized. But as spring approaches, the number of confirmed cases has gone down. This week, only 142 cases of the flu were reported in Cass County, down from the 244 confirmed two weeks ago. While this might indicate some…

Sanford Takes Part in Cardiac Rehab Challenge

The challenge involves logging miles on a treadmill

February 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Health took part in the annual Cardiac Rehab Challenge. The challenge lets cardiac rehab programs from around the upper Midwest compete by logging miles on a treadmill. Both staff members and patients can take part. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity while preventing, or recovering, from heart disease. “There’s nothing better…