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ND Tribal Colleges Contribute Nearly $200 Million to Economy

The North Dakota Association of Tribal Colleges asked for the study to learn the impact of the colleges on the state

September 1, 2017

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FARGO, ND — An NDSU study shows the state’s tribal colleges helped boost the economy in the 2016 fiscal year. The study states the five tribal colleges contributed $190 million to North Dakota’s economy. Researchers also looked at the social and economic effects of education as well as the state and local impacts of higher education spending and student…

Gavin DeGraw Cancels September 10th Show in Fargo

Due to what is being called a personal family matter, all of his tour dates in September have been canceled

September 1, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Gavin DeGraw has canceled his upcoming concert at the Fargo Theatre. Due to what is being called a personal family matter, all of his tour dates in September have been canceled. Because of the Labor Day holiday weekend, Jade Presents officials said refunds will be given starting on September 5th. They said anyone who made payments…

ND Supreme Court Upholds Permits for Hog Operation in Buffalo

Opponents asked a judge to block the project

September 1, 2017

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BUFFALO, ND — Despite pleas from the surrounding community, the North Dakota Supreme Court is upholding a decision on permits for a hog farm in Buffalo. Rolling Green Family Farms, operated by Minnesota based Pipestone Holdings, is a $15 million dollar hog farm that has many of the people who live in town concerned about things like groundwater and…

Tip Line Change for Greywind Investigation

Members of the public are advised to contact the Fargo Police Department tip line at 701. 241.5777

September 1, 2017

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Fargo, ND — The tip line for the Savanna Greywind Investigation has been changed. Fargo Police want the public to know they are still seeking information on the case. The First Link tip line is no longer accepting tips. Members of the public are asked to contact the Fargo Police Department tip line at 701-241-5777 with any information regarding the…

Volunteers in Wahpeton Pick a Truckload of Corn for Harvey Victims

It took the team of more than fifty volunteers less than two hours to fill the semi trailer

August 31, 2017

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WAHPETON, ND — A team of volunteers is helping hurricane Harvey victims all the way from Wahpeton. An annual haul of sweet corn which usually goes to local food banks is being sent to Texas. A field of sweet corn outside Wahpeton’s Ford dealership is in its harvest. These crops are planted and maintained by volunteers. The yield typically goes…

Knowing the Herd: What to Know for First Time Bison Fans

NDSU Students and the NDSU Bookstore Gave Tips on how to Properly do Game Day

August 31, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Grab your gold gear and get ready to cheer as loud as you can, because the Bison are back for another season and fans are certain that this year they’re going all the way. Don’t worry if you haven’t experienced game day as part of the Herd. NDSU students will let you in on their secrets. “Make…

International Overdose Awareness Day Celebrating Life in Fargo

These 144 pairs of shoes represent the amount of people that die from this disease every day in the United States

August 31, 2017

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FARGO, ND — ReGroup is honoring International Overdose Awareness Day by celebrating life. People are participating in rallies all over the country and the Fed Up Rally! is happening here in Fargo. A bell rings every ten minutes to signify another person who has died from opioids and prescription drugs. “The struggle is real. Addiction is a struggle,” said Sarah…

Stanley Cup Champion, Hometown Hero Matt Cullen Visits with Kids at Sanford

Matt Cullen Brings the Stanley Cup to Cully's Kids Cabin in Sanford Children's Hospital

August 31, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Matt Cullen made sure kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital had a sweet morning. His first stop on the Stanley Cup tour was to Cully’s Kids Cabin in the hospital, which is a playroom created by the $1 million donation from the Cullen Children’s Foundation. The foundation provides financial resources to organizations that support children’s health care needs,…

Cass County Chief Deputy Retires After Forty-One Years of Service

Rick Majerus was honored at the Cass County Sheriff's Office by all kinds of law enforcement groups

August 31, 2017

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CASS COUNTY, ND — After 41 years serving Cass County, Chief Deputy Rick Majerus has retired his badge. People from the State’s Attorney’s office, North Dakota Highway Patrol and many other law enforcement groups stopped by the Cass County Sherriff’s Office to congratulate their friend on a job well done. Majerus received many plaques, plenty of criticism for being a…

Metro Flood Board Names Executive Director

Neider was picked over two other candidates, Scott Higbee and Melodee Loyer

August 31, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Metro Flood Board has picked its first Diversion Authority executive director. He is Jay Neider, the deputy project director at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Neider was picked over two other candidates, Scott Higbee and Melodee Loyer. Previously, the Fargo City Administrator and Cass County Administrator served as Co-Executive Directors. Categories: Agriculture, Business, Community, Local News, News…