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Trump makes his vice presidential pick. Rubio and Burgum are told it’s not them, AP sources say

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump has made his decision on his vice presidential pick, according to a person familiar with his thinking who spoke Monday on the condition of anonymity. Trump’s pick is expected to appear at the Republican National convention later this afternoon as the vice president is formally nominated. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has been informed that he…

Fargo Police honor heroes on anniversary of shooting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Here at Fargo City Hall members of the Fargo Police Department, Fargo Fire Department and the community at large gathered to remember the life of Jake Wallin. It has been one year since Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin lost his life in an ambush.  Two other officers, Tyler Hawes and Andrew Dotas were also injured, along…

Red River Zoo honors longtime volunteer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Wendy Trottier had volunteered at the zoo since the early days, helping to support the zoo in any way she could. Trottier passed away in March, and in recognition of her passion, the zoo named their Wendy Trottier Discovery Center in her honor. Zoo President Sally Mulvena said that this was the perfect way to remember…

Canvassing board rejected absentee ballot from Kathryn Burgum

Gov. Doug Burgum & Kathryn Burgum BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Cass County Canvassing Board rejected the absentee ballot of Kathryn Burgum, the wife of Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, from the June election. Cheryl Biller, a Democrat who served on the board, confirmed that the panel voted unanimously last month to reject her absentee ballot because of mismatching signatures. The…