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Constitutional Carry: Loaded Firearms Not Allowed in Vehicles

A new law in North Dakota does not allow loaded guns in vehicles for people without a permit

July 30, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — A North Dakota representative said oversight in the new constitutional carry law prohibits loaded firearms inside vehicles. People can still have a firearm in their vehicle as long as it is not loaded with any active shells. According to the law’s text, anyone in violation of this could be charged with a class B misdemeanor. North Dakota…

One Dead, One Woman Left Clinging To Life In A Tree After Crash

Accident Happened Saturday Afternoon North of the Fargo Airport

July 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A crash Saturday afternoon north of the Fargo airport left one woman dead and another woman clinging to life in a tree. The state patrol says 26-year-old Chelsey LaCroix of Fargo was speeding down County Road 31 when the car left the road, rolled and came to rest against a tree. Two passengers were thrown from the…

Another Sailor Killed At Pearl Harbor Is Coming Home To Rest In North Dakota

Services For Lawrence Fecho Will Be Held Near Willow City

July 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Lawrence FechoWILLOW CITY, N.D. — The remains of another North Dakota sailor who was killed at Pearl Harbor will soon be coming home for burial. Navy Fireman 1st Class Lawrence Fecho will be buried with full military honors during a service near Willow City on August 13. Fecho was on the USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor when the ship was…

West Fargo Teen Dies in Dirt Bike Crash

A dirt bike and UTV crash head on in Sargeant County

July 30, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

STIRUM, N.D. — A West Fargo teen is dead after hitting a UTV head on with his dirt bike. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the two vehicle crash happened around 11:30 Saturday night one and a half miles southwest of Stirum. The 19-year-old was driving his dirt bike when he collided with a UTV, driven by 56-year-old Clayton Hoffman…

Medical Drill Teaches the Public to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke

First responders are highlighting the importance of understanding the signs and symptoms of a stroke before the ambulance arrives

July 29, 2017

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CASSELTON, N.D. — The sirens of an ambulance usually mean someone needs help. But they also imply help is on the way. “Getting the public aware of stroke signs and symptoms and to call 911 and the importance of having the paramedics prior to going to the hospital is very important,” said Megan Carlblom, the stroke program manager at Essentia…

Victim of Racist Rant Speaks Out About Being a Refugee Living in Fargo

Sarah Hassan expains her cultural experiences living in Fargo

July 29, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — After a racist rant in a Walmart parking lot went viral this week, the women who were threatened say they’re happy to be moving forward. “We forgive her for sure because we’re all human beings in the end,” said Sarah Hassan. Sarah Hassan is one of the women verbally attacked Tuesday night. After meeting with Amber Hensley,…

Facebook Posts on Alleged Stalking at Sioux Falls Mall Go Viral

The posts describe encounters with what appears to be the same man hanging out in and around the Empire Mall. From our sister station, KDLT Reporter Jill Johnson has more from Sioux Falls

July 28, 2017

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SIOUX FALLS, SD — We’ve dealt with this the metro area and now several people are sharing a warning in the Sioux Falls area on Facebook. The posts describe encounters with what appears to be the same man hanging out in and around the Empire Mall. “I had a really, really bad feeling about it,” said Taelyn Phillips. Phillips said…

Michigan Man Stops in Fargo to Break His Own World Record

Julian Ruck will be playing the ukulele for 30 hours straight to break a second world record doing so

July 28, 2017

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FARGO, ND — One Michigan man is breaking world records one ukulele chord at a time. Julian Ruck headed to the Red Raven Tavern to break one of his world records for a second time, which is having the longest ukulele performance in the world. His performance will last for 30 hours, with five minute intervals each hour. Prior to…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids to Hold Annual Community Event Sunday

Organizer Sue Baron said the biggest benefit is raising awareness about homelessness in our backyards

July 28, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — People are coming together to shine a light on what they call an overlooked problem in our community, child homelessness. Golden Drive Homeless Kids is hosting its 5TH annual community event and bike run in the parking lot of Sandy’s Donuts in West Fargo. The group will be collecting donations and supplies for homeless children and…

Senator Heitkamp on Health Care Vote; Protesters Rally at Senator Hoeven’s Fargo Office

Heitkamp said politics dictates legislation far too often in Congress

July 28, 2017

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FARGO, ND — North Dakota U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp was one of many Democrats who voted against the health care reform. She said if the bill passed, tens of thousands of North Dakotans would lose their health care. Heitkamp said politics dictates legislation far too often in Congress. She claims she’s offered many solutions to help the current health care…