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Fatal Train Accident In Rugby

The 41-year-old man was thrown from the SUV and died at the scene.

April 17, 2017

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RUGBY, N.D. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating a fatal train crash in Rugby. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says an SUV was stopped near the train tracks on Main Street early Monday morning, then tried to go around the barricades and was struck by the train. The 41-year-old man was thrown from the SUV and died at the scene. Two…

Local Beauty Queen Who Lost Mother To Suicide Reflects On Netflix Series

The show "13 Reasons Why" is receiving both positive and negative reviews of how it's portraying a high schooler committing suicide

April 16, 2017

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A popular Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why”, is touching on a subject that many find difficult to talk about. The show is receiving both positive and negative reviews of how it’s portraying a high school girl committing suicide. “At the age of 5 I lost my mom to suicide,” said Siam Simpfenderfer, Miss North Dakota International. Siam Simpfenderfer’s story doesn’t…

Rue 21 Shutting Down West Fargo Location

Retailer Filed For Bankruptcy and is Shutting Down Stores Across The Country

April 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Another retail store will soon be saying farewell to the FM area. Rue 21, a teen clothing store, is filing for bankruptcy and is shutting down stores across the country. One of those stores happens to be in West Fargo. The retail chain made the announcement on its website saying it was a difficult, but necessary decision. So far the…

Emergency Declaration for 9 North Dakota Counties

North Dakota Governor Burgum issues an Emergency Declaration for 9 counties

April 16, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

Gov. Burgum has issued an emergency declaration for nine northeastern counties experiencing spring flooding. Burgum had previously issued an executive order on March 24 declaring a state of emergency for Walsh County. The new order covers Bottineau, Cavalier, McHenry, Pembina, Pierce, Renville, Rolette and Towner counties. Overland flooding from snowmelt has washed out gravel roads and damaged culverts and bridges…

Officer Involved Shooting In Mandan

The incident happened Friday afternoon after police responded to a domestic disturbance call.

April 16, 2017

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MANDAN, N.D. (AP) _ Authorities say a 24-year-old man wielding a knife was shot and killed by a Mandan officer. The incident happened Friday afternoon after police responded to a domestic disturbance call. Police say the man was shot after he refused to drop the knife and made an aggressive move toward one of the officers. The man was pronounced…

Police in Moorhead Looking for Robbery Suspect

Officers were unable to track down the suspect, but said there is no threat to the public

April 15, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Officers in Moorhead said they need help looking for a man who reportedly held a store clerks arm down and took cash. It happened at Brady’s Service Center on 24th Ave South. Authorities said the suspect had one hand in his jacket, possibly suggesting he had a weapon. He then demanded money from the till and ran…

The Red River Zoo Welcomes a New Addition

A new Sichuan Takin was born this afternoon at the zoo

April 15, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Easter wasn’t the only celebration at the Red River Zoo. Staff announced the birth of a new baby Takin which happened right on exhibit this afternoon. The Sichuan Takin is one of the SSP animals and is a part of a special breeding program. They’re also national treasures of China and one of the main attractions. The…

Kids and Adults Channel Their Inner Nerd

Nerd Nook held a one day pop up at West Acres Mall

April 15, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Nerds are uniting for an Easter pop-up at the West Acres Mall. Nerd Nook is a gender-neutral educational toy shop which inspires innovation through play. The Easter pop-up was set up for one day at West Acres Mall for kids to get a hands-on experience of their games. The pop-up frequently stops downtown, and owners hope it…

Local Churches Celebrate Easter at the Red River Zoo

Five different churhces held an Easter celebration at the zoo

April 15, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Animals at the Red River Zoo had some extra company as thousands of people came out for some Easter fun. Kids and parents were hopping all throughout the Red River Zoo. Local churches in the F-M area hosted an Easter celebration a day early, but it’s not all about egg hunts and bunnies. They want to remind…

Easter Weekend Kicks Off With an Eggstravaganza

Fargo children hunted for over 1000 Easter Eggs at the annual Easter Eggstravaganza

April 14, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A weekend of Easter egg hunts is underway in Fargo with Easter just a hop, skip and a jump away. Kids were hopping all over Yunker Farm for the 28th annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Children of all ages searched for and dyed eggs to create ‘egg’cellent art. More than a thousand eggs were spread out on the lawn….