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New Auto Shop on the Block: “Fix It Forward” Pays It Forward

The shop works with service organizations such as YWCA, the F5 Project, Rape and Abuse Crisis Center and CCRI

April 2, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Higher Power Automotive Ministries is a local nonprofit that opened two and a half years ago to fix cars at no cost for those in need. They’ve grown tremendously since then, even opening up their first for profit shop: Fix It Forward. One of the very first cars Higher Power Automotive Ministries donated was a minivan. But it’s…

Who Will Be the Next Endorsed Republican Candidate?

Cass County Republicans held an open forum just ahead of the State Convention this upcoming weekend

April 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Cass County Republicans held an open forum just ahead of the State Convention this upcoming weekend. Three of the candidates running for Congress spoke about why they want to be the endorsed Republican candidate. State Senators Kelly Armstrong and Tom Campbell and Paul Schaffner spoke to people in the community and answered questions about controversial issues being…

FBI Special Agent Speaks At Fargo Speaker Series

Robert Wittman was in the FBI for 20 years

April 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — An FBI Special Agent who tracked down jewel thieves talked about his career in Fargo. Robert Wittman was part of the Town Hall Lecture Series. Wittman was assigned to the Philadelphia Field Division in 1988, specializing in art, antiques, jewelry and gem identification. He was a lead investigator for 20 years, recovering more than $225 million worth…

Fargo Public Cass Public Health Celebrating National Public Health Week

They'll have all kinds of workshops on safety, breastfeeding and emergency response

April 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health will have a variety of events during the week as part of National Public Health Week. Each day will focus on topics from behavioral health to disease to environmental health. There will also be workshops on how to support breastfeeding and working moms in the community and a fall prevention class for people…

Diplo And The Flaming Lips Schedule Shows In Fargo

Sanctuary Events Center Will Host Both Concerts

April 2, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A major electronic deejay and an American rock band are both making stops in Fargo. Diplo has become an international brand as a musician/DJ/producer. He’ll be at Sanctuary Events Center on Thursday, May 31. Then you catch rock band The Flaming Lips at Sanctuary on Monday, June 25. The Lips are three-time Grammy award winners. Tickets for…

Senator John Hoeven Names New Chief of Staff

NDSU Grad Worked For U.S. Beet Sugar Association

April 2, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — There has been a big change at Senator John Hoeven’s Washington, D.C. office. Cassie Bladow is replacing Ryan Bernstein as chief of staff. Bernstein had been with Hoeven since 2000. He is leaving to work in the private sector. Bladow is leaving her position as Vice President at the U.S. Beet Sugar Association. She has helped to…

Two Daycare Workers Accused Of Child Abuse

Allegedly Picked Kids Up And Slammed Them To The Ground, Stepped On Them, Banged Heads

April 2, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Gallagher and WendtSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Disturbing details are emerging about two former employees at a Sioux Falls daycare. 31-year-old Teresa Gallagher and 22-year-old Kenedi Wendt were arrested on Friday and were each charged with 25 counts of child abuse. Police say the two were harming children three to four years old during nap-time at Little Blessings Learning Center. They’re…

Man Takes Stolen Semi On Wild Police Chase

He Wore A Blue Face Mask And Hat During Pursuit

April 2, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WINONA, Minn. — A Winona, Minnesota man is accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen semi. A criminal complaint says Michael Kronebusch rammed a squad car twice during the 50 mile pursuit through seven communities. Authorities say the 42-year-old semi driver was wearing a blue face mask and hat during the chase which reached speeds of nearly…

Crash Causes Traffic To Be Re-Routed On Interstate 94 In Fargo

Roads Were Wet And It Was Snowing At Time Of The Crash

April 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A serious crash on Interstate-94 near the 45th Street South underpass in Fargo sent two people to the hospital and caused a traffic standstill for hours this afternoon. The highway patrol says a jeep driven by a 25-year-old Moorhead woman lost control, crossed the median and was hit by a van. The woman was thrown from the…

Fargo Police Warning About “Grandparent Scam”

The person receives a phone call initiated with a phrase like, “Hi Grandma/Grandpa! Do you know who this is?”, or something similar.

April 2, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police issued a warning on their Facebook Page about the “Grandparent Scam”. Police say they received several calls over the past weekend about the scam. Here’s how it work. The person receives a phone call initiated with a phrase like, “Hi Grandma/Grandpa! Do you know who this is?”, or something similar. If the grandparent responds with…