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Senator Hoeven Stresses the Importance of Tech Entrepreneurs to State’s Economy

The senator gave a highlight speech to those in attendance at the One Million Cups Reunion event at the Island Park Stage Theater

November 22, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Senator John Hoeven stopped in Fargo to highlight the need for business entrepreneurs in North Dakota’s economy. Hoeven was the spotlight speaker at the One Million Cups Reunion at the Island Park Stage. The crowd inside the Stage Theater heard success stories from the area’s small business owners. Hoeven stressed how young entrepreneurs and small businesses can…

Fargo Makes Top Ten List In Georgetown University Energy Competition

Five million dollars will be awarded to the winner in December

November 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo is a top ten finalist out of 50 cities competing in the Georgetown University Energy competition. A $5 million prize will be awarded to the city that can show the most improvement in energy efficiency, sustainability and renewable efforts. Fargo is among the highest performing communities in the nationwide, multi-year competition based on total energy savings per…

Four Blue Earth High School Football Players Charged with Assault on Teammate

Prosecutors say the assault happened at a house party last month southwest of Mankato

November 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BLUE EARTH, Minn. — Four Blue Earth High School football players have been charged with an assault on a teammate that left him unconscious. Wyatt Tungland and Dalton Nagel, both 18, as well as two juveniles are charged with aiding and abetting assault. Tungland is also charged with third degree assault for punching the 16-year-old teammate in the face…

Keystone Pipeline Spill Affecting Gas Prices Over Thanksgiving Holiday

About 5,000 barrels of oil, or roughly 210,000 gallons, spilled in the leak

November 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

AMHERST, SD — The shutdown of the Keystone pipeline following an oil spill has lifted crude oil prices to levels not seen in two and a half years. Oil prices jumped two percent on Wednesday, the highest since July 2015. Last week’s leak near Amherst, South Dakota and the shutdown have raised concerns about this vital source of supply. About…

North Dakota Flu Cases on the Rise Early this Year

As of the end of last week, there had been 124 cases statewide, with 10 hospitalizations

November 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota health officials are seeing a higher-than-normal amount of flu activity for this time of year. As of the end of last week, there had been 124 cases statewide, with 10 hospitalizations. Two-thirds of the cases were in Cass, Burleigh, Morton and Stark counties. Nearly half of the state’s counties have reported cases. The Health…

High Risk Sex Offender Relocates to Grand Forks

November 22, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A high risk sex offender has moved to Grand Forks. Kelly Tanner was recently released from the North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown. Tanner is now living at 1001 University Avenue #2. He has convictions for gross sexual imposition in 2003 and sexual assault in 2008. Both cases involved juveniles. Tanner will have to register as…

Former Fargo City Commissioner Announces Run for 2018

The 61-year old Williams calls himself a citizens advocate and says he's eager to return

November 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Former Fargo City Commissioner Mike Williams is missing his old job. He announced this morning on KFGO that he will run again for a seat on the commission in 2018. Williams served three consecutive four-year terms on the board and left at the end of June 2016 due to term limits. But the city allows a…

Police Locate Person of Interest in Fergus Falls Shooting

Names haven't been released as police continue to investigate what happened

November 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Police have found a man they consider a person of interest in a disturbance and shooting at a downtown Fergus Falls apartment early Tuesday. He was found walking along the road near the Grant-Otter Tail County line with blood on his clothes. He was taken to the hospital in Elbow Lake for treatment of a…

Talking Turkey: A Minnesota Turkey Farm Family Recipe

Your family will gobble it up -- our morning show crew sure did.

November 22, 2017

Emily Welker,

When it comes to making the best possible turkey for your family, it makes sense to go to the source. That’s where Bruce Anderson’s family comes in. The Fargo Fire battalion chief prepares a bird with this recipe every year for his family at home, and some years, when he’s working, for the crew at the fire house. It’s the…

Thanksgiving Fire Safety

Don't inadvertently invite the fire department to your family dinner.

November 22, 2017

Emily Welker,

In your pursuit of the perfect bird, don’t let your quest for culinary mastery become a quest for fire instead. Fire and safety experts say Thanksgiving dinner is one of the riskiest times for fires around the home, and cooking the meal is in large part to blame. “We’re not used to cooking such a big meal every day,” said…