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Senator Hoeven Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Tax Relief

Hoeven specifically wanted to get input about how he could help middle class individuals and families

November 21, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Senator John Hoeven held a roundtable to get community input about tax relief for North Dakotans. State manufacturers, exporters and agricultural industry leaders were all there to provide their thoughts on what should be done next. Hoeven specifically wanted to get input about how he could help middle class individuals and families. However, he says he hopes…

President Trump Pardons Alexandria, Minnesota Turkey

In a national poll to see which of the two birds would get the pardon, Drumstick got 60 percent of the vote.

November 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — One lucky turkey from a turkey farm near Alexandria, Minnesota has gotten a presidential pardon. “Drumstick, you are hereby pardoned,” President Trump said as the crowd applauded. Drumstick and his alternate, Wishbone, were raised by Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg, who were on hand for the pardoning. In a national poll to see which of the two birds…

Miss America Raises Money for Charity at Fargo Clothing Store

Bismarck-native Cara Mund stopped by Laurie's clothing in south Fargo to raise money for Children's Miracle Network

November 21, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The reigning Miss America Cara Mund, a native of Bismarck, stopped in Fargo to raise money for charity. Laurie’s, a fine clothing store in south Fargo, invited the public to a meet–and–greet with Cara. The stored accepted donations and gave 20 percent of their sales to the Children’s Miracle Network. Cara says she feels honored that the…

11th Annual Fill the Dome to Provide Nearly 275,000 Meals

More than 50 schools in North Dakota and Minnesota took part in this year's food drive

November 21, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Nearly 275,000 meals will be provided to those in need from the fundraising efforts to Fill the Dome. The student led event collected 185,000 pounds of food and over 40,000 to benefit those in need. The donations and nonperishable food items will be donated to the Great Plains Food Bank. Gov. Doug Burgum shared his gratitude with…

Police Want to Make Sure the Public Keeps their Firearms Safe at Home

According to the CDC, 19 children are killed or injured every day due to gunshot wounds.

November 21, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — If your family owns firearms, authorities want to make sure you store them safely. This past weekend, a five–year–old boy accidentally shot his three–year–old sister in Deer Creek, Minnesota. According to local authorities, the five–year–old got possession of the family’s .22 caliber rifle. Officers say that keeping guns as secure as possible is only one part of…

Traveling This Thanksgiving? Don’t Let the Germs Travel With You

Will all of those people moving about, especially during flu season, how do you keep yourself protected from the spreading of germs?

November 21, 2017

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NATIONAL — Nearly 29 million people will take to the skies between now and November 28th, making it the busiest travel period of the year. Will all of those people moving about, especially during flu season, how do you keep yourself protected from the spreading of germs? Health experts suggest sitting toward the front of the airplane because air…

White Earth Reservation Secretary-Treasurer Facing Hearing

The meeting will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 at Shooting Star Casino Events Center in Mahnomen

November 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. — A meeting will be held Wednesday to exonerate or censure the White Earth Reservation Secretary-Treasurer. Tara Mason was accused last month by Chairman Terry Tibbetts of five counts of tribal constitution violations. They include her dealings with the controversial Star Lake casino project, tribal courts and others. The meeting will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 at…

IKEA Issues Recall on Furniture After Reports of Eighth Child Death

The items being recalled are from the Malm line of dressers and chests and are being called unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall

November 21, 2017

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NATIONAL — IKEA is recalling more than 17 million dressers after the Consumer Product Safety Commission confirms eight children have died after the furniture fell on top of them. The items being recalled are from the Malm line of dressers and chests and are being called unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall. In 2016, IKEA issued…

Police: Eden Prairie Center Mall Lock Down Initiated by Sporting Goods Customer

Eden Prairie Center was locked down around midday

November 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — A mall in Eden Prairie re-opened just after noon after being locked down briefly on a report of a person with a weapon. Police determined it was just a man who carried a gun case into a sporting goods store in search of service on his gun. Eden Prairie Center was locked down around midday….

Restrictions Placed on North Dakota Hunters in Montana Due to Chronic Wasting Disease

About 1,400 North Dakotans hunt deer or elk bucks in Montana each year

November 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — The recent discovery of chronic wasting disease in deer in Montana means restrictions for North Dakotans who hunt across the border. The Game and Fish Department is adding Montana to the list of states from which the movement of deer carcasses into North Dakota is restricted. About 1,400 North Dakotans hunt deer or elk bucks in…