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No Signs of Brain Damage For Young Boy Tossed From Third Floor At Mall of America

The GoFundMe set up for Landen has reached more than $985,000 with a $1 million goal
TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Fox 9) — Earlier this month, five-year-old Landen was thrown from the third floor of the Mall of America, suffering serious injuries. Though the boy has been recovering well, he still has a long road ahead. A Minnesota doctor who has helped many children with traumatic injuries shared her opinion on the boy’s case. Landen’s pastor recently told the…
Local News, North Dakota News

Gov. Burgum Signs Immediate Changes To Medical Marijuana Program

Twelve conditions were added to the list of debilitating medical conditions including cancer
TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Some big changes have been implemented in North Dakota’s medical marijuana program. Twelve conditions were added to the list of debilitating medical conditions including cancer. A veteran receiving treatment from a federal VA entity may submit a copy of their medical records instead of getting a written certificate. Physician assistants can now complete a written certification. Those changes…
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Pelican Rapids Woman To Plead Guilty To Embezzling From Fargo Rental Company

Federal prosecutors say Mickey Haarstad stole between $500,000 and $1.5 million from Campbell Properties
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A Pelican Rapids, Minnesota woman has agreed to plead guilty to embezzling large amounts of money from a Fargo property management company. Federal prosecutors say Mickey Haarstad stole between $500,000 and $1.5 million from Campbell Properties. She faces a maximum of 30 years in prison and a $500,000 fine, but prosecutors plan to ask for a sentence at…
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Strasburg, North Dakota Woman Killed In One-Vehicle Rollover On Interstate 94

The woman was not wearing a seatbelt
TJ Nelson,

KIDDER CO., ND — A one-vehicle rollover has claimed the life of a woman from Strasburg, North Dakota. The highway patrol says the 38-year-old woman lost control of her minivan on I-94 north of Tappen around 7:30 this morning. She was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt. This crash remains…
Local News, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

MN Senate GOP Releases Tax Bill, Rep. Paul Marquart Responds

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Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate have unveiled a tax bill they say will benefit all Minnesota taxpayers and provide tax cuts to half of them. The bill contrasts with proposals from Gov. Tim Walz and the House Democratic majority that would raise gasoline and other taxes. It includes a quarter–point income tax cut for middle–class taxpayers and would shelter…
Community

Moorhead DQ Offers Spuddy Dilly Bars in Honor of Moorhead High School

The bars are vanilla soft-served ice cream dipped in Moorhead Dairy Queen's Spud orange cone dip
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MOORHEAD, MN– The Moorhead Dairy Queen is giving its Moorhead High School Spud’s a little bit of love with its limited-time Spuddy Dilly Bars. The bars are vanilla soft-served ice cream dipped in Moorhead Dairy Queen’s Spud orange cone dip. This is the second year the Moorhead location is selling these bars. According to the Moorhead Spud History Twitter page,…
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Funeral Details for DNR Conservation Officer

The visitation and funeral are open to the public.
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PINE CITY, MN —  Funeral details have been finalized for Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn, who died in the line of duty Friday, April 19 while responding to a call on Cross Lake in Pine City. The visitation and funeral are open to the public. VISITATION: Friday, April 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Pine City…
Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Minnesota HS Graduation Rates A Record High

Even with the record rate, education officials say major disparities remain between white students and students of color.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Minnesota Department of Education says about 83 percent of high school seniors graduated last year _ the highest graduation rate on record. It’s up one-half of a percentage point from 2017. Even with the record rate, education officials say major disparities remain between white students and students of color. The graduation rate for black…
Health, Local News

Pizza For Parkinson’s: Tasty Fundraiser For a Cause at Fargo’s Blaze Pizza

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FARGO, N.D. – A Fargo restaurant hosts a pizza for Parkinson’s fundraiser on Parkinson’s Awareness Day in North Dakota. Blaze Pizza served up pies with 20% of the proceeds going to the Marv Bossart Foundation For Parkinson’s Support. The longtime Fargo TV anchor passed away six years ago Tuesday after battling the disease. The foundation helps fund exercise programs, education and…