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Opioid-Related Overdoses Decreasing in Cass County

Since 2016, there's been an 80 percent decrease in opioid-related deaths in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. — “The alarm bells really started ringing in 2016 when we had a high number of opioid overdoses,” said Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator Robyn Sall. In that year alone, Cass County had 31 opioid–related overdose deaths. Since then, that number has decreased by more than 80 percent. “We are seeing reductions on a county–wide level, on a state–wide…

People Enjoy Tasty Lunch While Supporting a Good Cause at Eat United Food Truck Feed

A portion of sales from each food truck will benefit United Way of Cass-Clay

FARGO, N.D. — People got to enjoy spending some time outside while having a tasty lunch, all for a good cause. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and United Way of Cass–Clay teamed up for the Eat United Food Truck Feed. Several food trucks took part including Twisted Spork Mobile Food, Pico Food Truck, and Texas Best Express. A…

Drekker Brewing Hosts LGBTQ+ Organization

The brewery hosts an "unpillage" event twice a month

FARGO, N.D. — Drekker Brewing hosts an “unpillage” event twice a month. With Pride Month wrapping up, Drekker is bringing in the Pride Collective and Community Center. They host a nonprofit organization at their brewery and invite customers to enjoy food, music and, of course, beer. Their goal is to spread awareness about local nonprofit organizations. The Pride Collective is…

President Trump Nominates Daniel Traynor For U.S. District Judge Seat

Traynor is a shareholder at the Traynor Law Firm in Devils Lake

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has nominated Daniel Traynor to become a U.S. District Judge for North Dakota. Traynor would fill the seat of Judge Daniel Hovland in Bismarck. Hovland announced in December that he would enter into semi-retirement since being on the bench since 2002. Traynor is a shareholder at the Traynor Law Firm in Devils Lake. He…

Clearbrook Rep. Grossell removed from committees over alleged threats to law enforcement

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman has removed Republican Rep. Matt Grossell from two committees after a disorderly night at a St. Paul hotel this spring in which Grossell allegedly scuffled with a security guard. Hortman removed Grossell from the Public Safety and Judiciary committees over the alleged incident on May 4, which she resulted in charges…

NDSU Police Want To Talk To Wheelie-Popping Motorcycle Rider

Police want to remind everyone that the speed limit on campus is 15 miles per hour

FARGO, N.D. — Police at NDSU have issued a warning to a motorcycle rider who’s been popping wheelies on campus. Police say they’d like to speak with the blonde-haired motorcyclist about safe driving. His antics may result in a ticket. Police want to remind everyone that the speed limit on campus is 15 miles per hour. Categories: Local News, North…

Renovation Finished On Unmanned Aerial Systems Training Center

The project cost $8 million

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE — Senator John Hoeven is marking the completion of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s newly-renovated unmanned aerial systems training center at Grand Forks Air Force Base. The project cost $8 million. Customs and Border Protection in Grand Forks is responsible for 900 miles of border. Hoeven says that considering North Dakota’s leadership in UAS,…

Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To Leaving Sexually-Explicit Notes On Cars

In a plea deal, 39-year-old David Cheney's seven counts of misdemeanor harassment were dropped to just three

AMES, IA — A Rochester, Minnesota man pleads guilty to leaving sexually-explicit notes on women’s cars in Ames, Iowa. In a plea deal, 39-year-old David Cheney’s seven counts of misdemeanor harassment were dropped to just three. He’ll pay about $200 in fines and avoid jail time. Cheney was arrested in May after police received reports of the notes being left…

Valley City Police Ask For Help In Finding Missing Man

Mark Davies Was Last Heard From on Friday In Kathryn

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Valley City Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Mark Davies. The 40-year-old Valley City man was last seen on Friday. The last time friends or family members heard from him was when he was in Kathryn. Police say his disappearance is suspicious. Davies is always with his dog, Hank, but he left home…