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Former Minnesota Governor Considers Independent Run For President in 2020

Jesse Ventura wants to legalize marijuana and put an end to U.S. military involvement in the Middle East

LOS ANGELES — Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he’s considering running for president as an Independent. Ventura told Fox 11 in Los Angeles he plans to spend the winter in Mexico and make a decision on whether to run in the spring. “I don’t want a religious person telling me about government,” said Ventura. “I don’t want a government…

Boy Who Ran 5K Race Ends Up Winning 10K By Accident

Kade Lovell's mother became worried when he didn't cross the finish line of the Francis Franny Flyer 5K

SARTELL, Minn. — It took 9-year-old Kade Lovell longer than expected to finish his 5K race in Minnesota, but only because he was busy accidentally winning a separate 10K race. Lovell’s mother became worried when he didn’t cross the finish line of the Francis Franny Flyer 5K in Sartell on Saturday. She drove along the 5K route looking for him…

Minot Reading & Math Interventionist Named Teacher of the Year for 2020

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and Governor Doug Burgum made the announcement

BISMARCK, N.D. — Minot elementary school teacher Sara Medalen is North Dakota’s Teacher of the Year for 2020. State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and Governor Doug Burgum made the announcement. Medalen is a reading and math interventionist at Sunnyside Elementary in Minot. She also started programs to encourage reading, leadership development, and physical fitness. Baesler and Burgum will be hosting…

West Fargo Sports Arena Holds Open Skate

The two–rink ice facility owned by West Fargo Public Schools opened in 2017.

WEST FARGO, N.D- Kids at West Fargo Public Schools had the day off for professional development day and  had a chance to hit the ice. They were able to either ice skate or play hockey for an hour and a half of free open skate. The arena also allowed the parents to keep their kids active while they’re not in…

Five Arrested After Robbery at Moorhead Apartment

The suspects robbed the apartment with intent to steal controlled substances.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Five people were arrested after a forced entry robbery in Moorhead on Sunday. The Moorhead Police Department received a report of people forcing their way into an apartment unit at 911 23rd Avenue South at approximately 11:52 p.m. When officers arrived, the suspects were getting into a vehicle and began to drive away. Deputies, officers and MN State Patrol…

North Dakota to Receive $1.47 Million to Modernize 911 Services

The state has three years to use the grant funds.

FARGO, N.D.–North Dakotans will soon be able to share images and videos with 911 dispatchers in an emergency situation. The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Transportation awarded North Dakota’s 911 System $1.47 million to upgrade to Next Generation 911 (NG911) capabilities. North Dakota has been in the process of transitioning its 22 Public Safety Answering Points for…

ND Sheriffs Meet with Trump Administration on Border Security

They joined 190 other Sheriffs from across the country to hear from key leaders.

Bismarck, ND – Nine North Dakota Sheriffs and two Sheriff’s deputies traveled to Washington D.C. last week for a two-day border security and safe communities conference. They joined 190 other Sheriffs from across the country to hear from key leaders from the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Border Patrol and Immigration Customs and Enforcement. Administration leaders provided the…

Gun Accidentally Fired at North Dakota Gun Show

One vendor nearest to the incident was asked to leave the show.

BISMARCK, N.D.–An accidental gunshot at the Bismarck Gun Show caused quite a scare but no one was injured. Show officials say the gunshot Saturday morning was an accident and that it’s unclear if a vendor or a customer was responsible. One vendor nearest to the incident was asked to leave the show. Show officials say this is the third time…

How A Family Affected by Suicide is Spreading Mental Health Awareness

According to the CDC, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States

HAWLEY, Minn. — A Hawley family is celebrating the memory of their daughter exactly one year after her passing. The Bjorndahls lost their daughter Katie to an overdose on September 29, 2018. Now, nearly 150 friends, family, teammates, teachers and colleagues are gathered at the Hawley Softball Field in her honor. The memorial is a marriage of music, poetry and…

Fitness Icon To Cut Ribbon On New Fitness Center At Breckenridge Elementary School

Jake "Body by Jake" Steinfeld and students will cut the ribbon Tuesday

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — Breckenridge Elementary students will have a new place to run around and learn physical fitness. Famed fitness icon Jake “Body by Jake” Steinfeld and students will cut the ribbon Tuesday on the school’s newly gifted “Don’t Quit! Fitness Center”. Breckenridge Elementary was one of three Minnesota schools selected along with Coleraine and Woodbury. They are being rewarded…