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Traffic Stop Leads to Five Arrests Near Casselton

All of the suspects were taken to the Cass County Jail

May 16, 2017

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CASSELTON, ND — Five people are in custody with multiple charges after a traffic stop on I94 near Casselton. Cory Fleischfresser, 30, Alberto Carpentier, 25, Oddessa Rodriguez, 26, Bryan Grob, 39, and 24–year–old Timothy Bjornson have been arrested. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said they found meth, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and stolen credit cards on the suspects. They said Fleischfresser…

South Elementary School Student Wins 2017 Sun Safety Poster Contest

Fourth Grader, Londyn Salwey, Wins Essentia Health Cancer Center and Fargo Parks' 2017 Sun Safety Poster Contest

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — One local fourth grader is being awarded for her efforts to teach others about sun safety. Londyn Salwey of South Elementary school won Essentia Health Cancer Center and Fargo Parks’ 2017 Sun Safety Poster Contest. The contest was open to elementary aged kids from around the F–M area. Salwey’s poster pointed out things such as to avoid…

North Dakota Adds Virtual Reality Video to Encourage Seat Belt Use

The video is compatible with smartphones that play virtual reality media

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The annual Click It or Ticket campaign is ready to kick off. State officials were also in Fargo to unveil a new strategy to encourage more drivers to buckle up. Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and law enforcement agencies in North Dakota will be on the lookout again for drivers not buckling up. “They…

Downtown Fargo Brightens Up the Streets for Spring

Fargo Park District Hangs Flower Baskets Down Broadway Street

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Although the weather may be dreary outside, the Fargo Park District did their best to brighten up the Downtown Fargo area. The Park District hung 175 colorful flower baskets from lampposts all down Broadway. Greg Haberman of the Fargo Park District said that although it was wet out, the flowers were hung today because they came in…

Students Dive Head First into STEM

Students from Ben Franklin Middle School attended the second annual BrainSTEM event

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Students from Ben Franklin Middle School were on the NDSU campus to learn about science and STEM careers. Over 100 students attended the second annual BrainSTEM event. Student teams used science and math skills to solve engineering problems in varying workshops. STEM–related fields face a critical shortage of qualified available workers and the event is designed…

Grand Forks Police Investigate Burglary at Infinite Vapor

They say a witness heard glass breaking and saw four people running away from the business

May 16, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks Police have arrested four people in connection with a burglary at a vapor store. Nicholas Endersbe, 18, and Jacob Garceau, 18, both of Grand Forks, and two juveniles are in custody. Police say they responded to Infinite Vapor, located at 2655 24th Avenue South. They say a witness heard glass breaking and saw four people…

North Dakota Students Face Tuition Increases

Students at NDSU's Pharmacy school will see a rise of five percent

May 16, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — Some students in North Dakota will see a rise in college tuition. Undergraduates at the 11 state college campuses can expect to pay four percent more. Tuition at the UND Law School is going up by nine percent. Students at NDSU’s Pharmacy school will see a rise of five percent. The chair of the State Board…

Devils Lake City Commission Approves Buyouts of Police Chief and Captain

The commission suspended the officers on April 3rd after an internal investigation

May 16, 2017

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DEVILS LAKE, ND — The Devils Lake City Commission unanimously approved contract buyouts of their police chief and captain. Chief Keith Schroeder and Captain Jon Barnett will remain on leave with pay but Schroeder will be done at the end of July and Barnett will be finished at the end of June. The commission suspended the officers on April 3rd…

Dwight Yoakam, Mary Chapin Carpenter Coming to Fargo Theatre

Dwight Yoakam, Mary Chapin Carpenter to perform at the Fargo Theatre

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Two country star legends are coming to the Fargo Theatre. Dwight Yoakam will be performing on Sunday, June 18 and Mary Chapin Carpenter will be performing on Wednesday October 11th. Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner. Carpenter is a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter…

Fargo Police Searching for Juvenile Suspects in Early Morning Break-Ins

They say the car may have been stolen from West Fargo and the juveniles are suspects in several vehicle break-ins in the area

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND – – Fargo Police are on the search for two juveniles who may have been driving a stolen vehicle. Police say a homeowner in the Riverwood Development in north Fargo reported seeing a suspicious car in the neighborhood at about 4-30 a.m. They say the car may have been stolen from West Fargo and the juveniles are…