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West Fargo Teacher Gets Surprised with “Staff Member of the Year”

Science teacher in West Fargo thought it was a regular staff meeting Wednesday morning

March 15, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo science teacher was honored with a surprise award this morning. Cheney Middle School’s very own Sandy Evenson was named the Professional/Licensed Staff Member of the Year. All staff members were called to a meeting this morning where she was surprised with the award. She says friends and family were there to cheer her…

Judge Refuses Tribes’ Request to Stop Oil from Flowing into Dakota Access pipeline

Boasberg says a "critical factor'' is the tribes' appeal is unlikely to succeed

March 15, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. — A federal judge has refused to head off the imminent flow of oil in the disputed Dakota Access pipeline. Judge James Boasberg has denied a request by the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes to stop oil from flowing while they appeal his earlier decision allowing pipeline construction to finish. Boasberg says a “critical…

32nd Avenue South Road Reconstruction Project Begins

32nd Avenue South Road Reconstruction in Fargo Will Run Through October 2017

March 15, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — If your commute includes 32nd Avenue South in Fargo, you may want to think of an alternative route. Road construction season is here. The major project will expand 32nd Avenue South between 32nd and 36th Street in Fargo. “On the east end, it’s a full replacement,” said Jeremy Gorden, city engineer. “Everything you see out there is…

Judge Won’t Dismiss Charges Against McKenzie County Sheriff

Schwartzenberger later paid for the charges but a criminal affidavit alleges they were made in violation of a county policy

March 15, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MCKENZIE COUNTY, N.D. — A judge has declined to dismiss criminal charges against the McKenzie County sheriff accused of misusing his office credit card. The judge didn’t offer a reason for the decision. Sheriff Gary Schwartzenberger is accused of making excessive charges during the 2015 Western State’s Sheriff’s Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Schwartzenberger later paid for the…

ND Lawmaker Changes Proposal for State-Owned Casinos

The Republican House majority leader's original proposal would forbid state casinos from being built within 20 miles of a reservation

March 15, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Rep. Al Carlson has changed his proposal for up to six state-owned casinos, if voters approve. The Republican House majority leader’s original proposal would forbid state casinos from being built within 20 miles of a reservation. The amendment would double that distance. The new proposal would also allow the casinos anywhere in the state. Opponents say…

Two Arrested for Selling Drugs in the Grand Forks Area

He was arrested after the Pine-to-Prairie Drug Task force followed 35-year-old Travis Larocque to Hudson's apartment in Grand Forks

March 15, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Craig Hudson, 27 (L), Travis Larocque, 35 (R) GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Two men are accused of selling drugs in the Grand Forks area. Craig Hudson, 27, appeared in court on two felony drug charges. He is also facing two drug misdemeanors. He was arrested after the Pine-to-Prairie Drug Task force followed 35-year-old Travis Larocque to Hudson’s apartment in Grand…

Information Released on Fargo Man Hit by Train

The conductor said it appeared the man saw the train coming but did not move out of the way in time

March 15, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police identify the man killed after a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train struck him Tuesday morning. They say 39 year old Kyle Kubousek of Fargo was hit by a westbound train shortly before 4 a.m. Tuesday in the 4100 block of Main Avenue. The conductor said it appeared the man saw the train coming but did…

Funds from Sale of Officer Moszer’s Commemorative Coin to Help Family, Friends Go to Washington D.C.

Coins can be purchased at KVRR Studios, 4015 9th Avenue South, for a minimum donation of $15.00 a piece.

March 15, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A new coin commemorates the service of Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer. The North Dakota Fraternal Order of Police is behind the minting of the coin. Proceeds will be used to send Moszer’s family and friends to Washington, D.C. where his name will be etched on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. A ceremony will be…

Hawthorne Neighborhood Speaks Out on Controversial Building Project

Opponents say the new townhomes are not a fit inside the historic Hawthorne neighborhood

March 14, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo City Commissioners approved a zoning change to allow a new row of townhomes to be built in the Hawthorne neighborhood. The new housing project is controversial and not everyone agrees that the new housing units fit in with the historic feel of the neighborhood. Developers got the go-ahead to construct new housing units on a vacant…

Building of Wellness Center Might Mean Sales Tax Increase for People of Casselton

The town is voting on a sales tax increase to help fund an expansion of the community center

March 14, 2017

Site Staff,

CASSELTON, N.D. — Casselton could see a new wellness center in the future, but it comes with a price. People will be voting on a sales tax increase to fund the project. “We’re voting to extend our sales tax from one percent to two percent,” said Casselton Mayor Lee Anderson. “Having that one percent would throw a wrench into a lot…