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Forced Entry And Robbery Investigation In West Fargo

Sgt. Randy Burkhartsmeier says police were called to the 1200 block of 1st Street East around midnight after multiple reports of a disturbance.

UPDATE: WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – West Fargo police say there was a forced entry and robbery at an apartment late Thursday night. Sgt. Randy Burkhartsmeier says police were called to the 1200 block of 1st Street East around midnight after multiple reports of a disturbance. Police met with a group of victims who reported a large group of suspects…

Minnesota Lawmakers Hold Town Hall Meeting

One of the main concerns was infrastructure improvement

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Democratic Minnesota lawmakers held a town hall meeting to take questions from the community and update them on the legislative session. State Senator Kent Eken, along with Representatives Ben Lien and Paul Marquart, said there is currently a budget surplus. They say one of the main concerns is infrastructure improvement and balancing maintenance with the development of new…

Natural Grocers Holds Class on Brain Health

The focus was healing naturopathically

FARGO, N.D. — Natural Grocers held a class on natural ways to improve brain health. Naturopathic doctor Joan Waters taught the class and highlighted an anti-inflammatory diet and avoiding processed foods. Some people attending the class say healing the natural way is a better alternative to pharmaceutical drugs. “I have a neurological disorder that I’m trying to heal naturally. I’m…

Sanford is Celebrating the Lives of Neck and Head Cancer Survivors

A lot of our patients don't have a friend or a relative that have gone through similar experiences

FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Health is celebrating the lives of those who have won their battle to neck and head cancer. Survivors are discussing their journeys and how Sanford helped them win their fight. They say they have a new perspective on life after cancer taught them an important lesson. “I’m not invincible and when you hear the words ‘you…

Clothesline Project at NDSU Raises Awareness for Sexual Assault

T-Shirts, Reflective Backdrop intended to evoke empathy and understanding from visitors

FARGO, N.D. — As part of the annual Clothesline Project, the NDSU Memorial Union Gallery decided to evoke a more reflective and personal viewing experience. “People would stand in front of these t–shirts and would look at themselves in the mirror behind them, and they would almost be wearing the t–shirt, and so that way you maybe develop empathy and…

Businesses Around Metro Now Offering Breastfeeding Rooms

There's more than 40 infant friendly businesses and organizations around town that support breastfeeding moms

FARGO, N.D. — When a new mother returns to work from maternity leave, she’ll likely have a place of her own to breastfeed. It’s all part of an initiative by Fargo Cass Public Health to get more workplaces in the community to support new mothers. Kate Bjorklund is a mother of two children and she has breastfed both of them. When…

Bringing Opiate Education to the Moorhead Community

Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Moorhead Police Department have partnered up

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Moorhead Police Department have partnered up to bring opiate education to the community. They hosted a seminar for people to learn more about the epidemic affecting millions across the nation and people right here in the valley. The Moorhead Police Department recently brought on a chaplain to their team…

Judge limits information in DAPL riot case

The judge denied a former ND Dem-NPL Congressional candidate's request

Chase Iron Eyes A judge is limiting the amount of information the governor’s office can be asked to give to attorneys for an American Indian activist accused of inciting a riot at the Dakota Access oil pipeline protests. Chase Iron Eyes’ attorneys subpoenaed the governor, making dozens of requests for information they hope might help his case. The attorney general’s…

More tribal documents now allowed to cast a ballot in ND

Judge Daniel Hovland reversed his own temporary order

BISMARCK, ND – A federal judge has agreed to expand the proof of identity Native Americans can use for North Dakota elections. The decision reverses his temporary order that allowed voters without a state–approved ID to cast ballots by signing a legal document. U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland’s ruling adds other tribal documents to the state’s list of valid forms…