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Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney Receives 2017 NSA President’s Award

Sheriff Laney is adamant that the award is a direct reflection of all of the men and women of the Cass County Sheriff's Office during the lengthy deployment

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney has just received another prestigious award. During their annual conference in Reno, Nevada, the National Sheriff’s Association presented Laney with the 2017 NSA President’s Award. The recognition was for Laney’s role as incident commander in Morton County during the Dakota Access oil pipeline protests. Laney credited his staff back home with…

Fargo Police Celebrate 23rd Annual Community Picnic at Island Park

People had the opportunity to visit with local enforcement officers including K9s

June 27, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — It’s a Fargo Police Department tradition and a community favorite. The department celebrated its 23rd annual community picnic at Island Park. People had the opportunity to visit with local enforcement officers including K9s. Stations at the event highlighted the importance of driving sober and wearing a seat belt. What better way to bond with those on the…

Fargo Cass Public Health Hosts “Take Back Tuesday” Event

This event allows community members to dispose of unwanted or unused medications

June 27, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Cass Public Health hosted its first Take Back Tuesday event to further combat the opioid epidemic in the metro. The take back allows community members to dispose of unused or unwanted medications. The hope is people in the area will use this rather than flush drugs down the toilet or throw them in the garbage. Doing so…

Fargo VFW’s Derby for the Vets Gifts the VA Medical Center with Generous Donation

The presentation of the $21,000 check took place at the flagpole at the Fargo VA Medical Center by Post 762

June 27, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo VA Medical Center was presented with funds from the Fargo VFW after their fifth annual Derby for the Vets. The adult pinewood derby was held on February 20th at the downtown Fargo VFW. The presentation of the $21,000 check took place at the flagpole at the Fargo VA Medical Center by Post 762. In the past…

Choice Financial Teams Up with Hospice of the Red River Valley for Luau Fundraiser

With more than a thousand people showing up for pulled pork, a baked potato and pineapple, the staff think they will surpass the goal

June 27, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A local business helped raise over $100,000 for hospice care by going Hawaiian. Choice Financial is teaming up with Hospice of the Red River Valley to make lives better for people in the final stage of their life. Last time we checked in, the fifth annual luau lunch had a goal of raising $125,000. With more than…

Cone Zone Alert: I-29 Southbound Lanes to Close Overnight

Flaggers will be present

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Overnight lane closures are coming to the 32nd Avenue South project at I-29 in Fargo. All southbound lanes will be closed under the bridge on Wednesday night and all northbound lanes will be closed on Thursday night. The closures will last from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday. Traffic…

North Dakota Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Seat Belt Use

The extra enforcement campaign will run July 1 through August 15

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Click-it or you’ll get a ticket this summer. North Dakota law enforcement agencies are cracking down on seat belt violators. The extra enforcement campaign will run July 1 through August 15. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that, nationally, more people die in motor vehicle crashes on average over the July 4th holiday than any…

Does North Dakota Have Too Many Colleges?

The state has seven, four-year colleges and four, two-year schools

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — A former Republican candidate for governor says North Dakota has too many colleges. State Rep. Rick Becker told the state Board of Higher Education that it’s time to look into ”re-purposing some of the campuses.” The state has seven, four-year colleges and four, two-year schools. Becker says the state determined the number of institutions at a…

No Pay Raises for North Dakota College Presidents for Third Year

THE DECISION APPLIES TO PRESIDENTS IN THE NORTH DAKOTA UNIVERSITY SYSTEMS EXCEPT FOR TWO DUE TO CONTRACTS

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota University System leaders and college presidents will go without pay raises for the third straight year. The state Board of Higher Education has voted to extend the contracts of eight of the 10 presidents through 2019 at their current salaries. The move did not apply to UND’s Mark Kennedy, whose contract was already valid through…

Destructive Japanese Beetles Back in North Dakota

It causes about $450 million in damage each year in the U.S.

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Japanese Beetles are back in North Dakota. The Agriculture Department says the Japanese beetle larvae were found in nursery stock. The beetles were found in several locations, including Bismarck, that received shipments from a Minneapolis-area supplier. The bug is an enemy to front yard flower beds, backyard vegetable gardens, farmers’ crops and even golf courses. An…