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ND Republicans Expel White Supremacist

Tefft drew international attention after he was identified as one of the pro-white protesters at last year's deadly demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia.

FARGO (KFGO) – North Dakota District 21 Republicans have voted to expel white supremacist Peter Tefft. Members say Tefft’s views and actions “prove he does not believe in the principals of the party.” Tefft drew international attention after he was identified as one of the pro-white protesters at last year’s deadly demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia. “Mr. Tefft does not represent…

Health Educators Raise Awareness for Smokeless Tobacco Use

Educators teach about the harsh side effects of chewing tobacco during the "Great American Spit Out"

FARGO, N.D. — Some people view smokeless tobacco as a safer option to smoking. However, due to its effect on the mouth, doctors say chewing tobacco is a deadly alternative. “Gingival types of cancer are from a lot of the juices, and that’s one of the biggest thing we see is a lot of the mouth cancers, and that is a…

High School Students Practice for Robotics Competition

Organization aims to inspire students to pursue engineering

FARGO, N.D. —  High school students in the area are preparing to compete in a robotics competition held by an organization called First Robotics. “It’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else. There’s not a lot of other programs that give you this much manufacturing or engineering experience,” said Brennan Coslett, a West Fargo High School senior. Students from various high…

Rep. Kevin Cramer Says He Couldn’t Say ‘No’ to Senate Race

he says everyone was telling him he needed to run

FARGO, N.D. — Congressman Kevin Cramer announced last week he will be running for Senator Heidi Heitkamp’s seat. In January, Congressman Kevin Cramer announced he was going to seek reelection in the House. That is, until everyone including President Donald Trump told him he needed to run for the Senate. “It suddenly became much bigger than me, much bigger than North…

State Senator Kelly Armstrong to Run for US House of Representatives

Former GOP Leader from Dickinson to run for seat currently held by Kevin Cramer

FARGO, N.D. — State Senator Kelly Armstrong of Dickinson has made it official: he is running for Congress. Armstrong is an attorney and businessman who has served in the North Dakota Senate since 2013. He recently stepped down as Chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party to focus on the race. In response to Republican Congressman Kevin Cramer’s decision to run…

Man Shot And Killed During Pursuit Identified

Chase Happened Wednesday In Stutsman County, North Dakota

STUTSMAN CO., N.D. — Authorities have identified the man killed by an officer yesterday near Medina. He is 27-year-old Michael Schieffer of Jamestown. Authorities say Schieffer fired at officers Wednesday during a pursuit on Highway 281 north of Jamestown. When his vehicle got stuck and he fled, he fired at officers again and they fired back killing him. No officers…

Lamoureux Twins’ Olympic Heroics Provide Hometown Hockey Inspiration

Grand Forks natives, Jocelyn and Monique Lamoureux, each provided a spark that carried the U.S. women's hockey team to the gold medal

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For the first time since 1998, team USA Women’s Hockey is bringing home the gold by beating Canada, 3-2. Grand Forks natives Jocelyn Lamoureux–Davidson and Monique Lamoureux were essential to ending Canada’s streak of four consecutive golds. Monique scored the game–tying goal in the third period, and Jocelyn netted the game–winner in the shootout. It’s a…

Dates Set For Racing at North Dakota Horse Park This Summer

Racing will take place over three weekends in July

BISMARCK, N.D. — Horse racing is returning to the North Dakota Horse Park this summer. The park will host six days of racing on July 14th and 15th, 21st and 22nd and 27th and 28th. Funding has been approved by the North Dakota Racing Commission. Horse Park GM Mike Schmitz says you can expect new promotions, entertainment as well as…

Former Home Remodeling Contractor Likely to be Sued by the State

Attorneys say Tim Rosene, former owner of Studs to Rugs, has not worked towards a settlement

FARGO, N.D. — A former Fargo home remodeling contractor will likely be sued by North Dakota. Assistant Attorney General Parrell Grossman says Studs to Rugs owner Tim Rosene has refused to work toward a settlement. He says a lawsuit appears to be the only option. Ten customers have filed complaints claiming losses of $324,000 for projects that were never completed….