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How Marcus Theatres is trying to keep F-M moviegoers safe while enjoying a movie

But because of COVID-19 the experience will look slightly different.

FARGO, N.D.- Moviegoers rejoice. You can go back to watching on the big screen. “Movies are an escape from reality, for that two to three hours. So, at a time when the community and everywhere could use that escape. So people were very, very eager for us to reopen,” the General Manager of Marcus Century Cinema Tristan Ross said. Marcus…

ND Democratic-NPL Party hosts DNC drive-in watch party

People gathered in their cars to watch Joe Biden officially accept the democratic nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The North-Dakota Democratic-NPL Party hosted a drive-in watch party during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. The convention was shown on a drive-in screen at the Red River Valley Fairground as a way to bring party supporters together while still maintaining social distancing guidelines. The group was able to watch as Joe Biden accepted…

MSUM And NDSU Students Move Into Campus With New COVID-19 Restrictions

Students Start Class On Monday, August 24th.

FARGO-MOORHEAD – “I would say I’m completely nervous with you too, that means we are all in the same boat, we are here to help each other and support each other,”  Student Orientation Counselor Emily Olson said. Families are unloading vehicles and moving their kids into the dorms for the start of a new type of school year for students…

Committee recommends David Zibolski become next Fargo Police Chief

Zibolski has served as Beloit, Wisconsin's Chief of Police since 2016

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Chief Selection Committee recommends Beloit, Wisconsin Police Chief David Zibolski succeed David Todd. “I have the great honor to introduce you to David Zibolski. He is our conditional candidate for police chief,” said Mayor Tim Mahoney, welcoming Zibolski as the preferred candidate. As the nation grapples with what policing should look like, local advocacy…

Fargo Police Chief Selection Committee Picks David Zibolski

Current Police Chief in Beloit, Wisconsin

FARGO, N.D. — After a full day of presentations and interviews, the Fargo Police Chief Selection Committee has selected David Zibolski as the conditional candidate for Police Chief. David Zibolski, Stacy Kelly and John Franklin were each asked the same 11 interview questions. They ranged from topics like handling protests and riots to improving morale at the department. All three…

Man Facing Child Porn Charges Not Tied To Social Media Rumors In Detroit Lakes

Investigators say they have no knowledge that the incident being talked about on social media occurred nor of Alexander Coyne's alleged involvement

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Authorities in Detroit Lakes say the arrest of a man for child porn is not related to a social media rumor alleging an incident in the city. 31-year-old Alexander Coyne is behind bars for possession of pornographic work involving minors. Formal charges are expected in the next few days. Coyne, seen here in 2018, is also…

Two Arrests in Jamestown After Gunshots Reported

Officers responded to the 1200 block of 8th Avenue Southeast after 10 p.m. Wednesday

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A couple arguing in Jamestown is arrested after gunshots are heard. Police say they responded to the 1200 block of 8th Avenue Southeast after 10 o’clock Wednesday night. Someone called police saying they heard a woman screaming and threatening a man in the alley followed by three gunshots Thirty-three-year-old Jeromy Mark, who is staying in Jamestown, was…

Detroit Lakes man awaiting charges in child pornography investigation

The ICAC Task Force investigation is ongoing.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.–A Detroit Lakes man is awaiting charges after being arrested for suspicion of possessing child pornography. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension arrested 31-year-old Alexander John Coyne on Wednesday as part of an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation. The Task Force reportedly received several tips related to child pornography. Formal charges against Coyne are expected to…

Six UND Greek chapters test positive for COVID-19

Currently, UND is aware of seven positive cases in relation to the Greek chapters.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The University of North Dakota has announced that six of its Greek chapters have had members test positive for COVID-19. The chapters include Alpha Phi sorority, Delta Gamma sorority, Gamma Phi Beta sorority, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and Delta Tau Delta fraternity Being that the Greek chapters house several members in one facility, everyone who lives…