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Most Drivers Think Distracted Driving is on the Rise

88 percent of drivers say they believe distracted driving is increasing, yet half of all people still do it

March 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — If you think distracted driving is on the rise, have you thought about if you are contributing to the problem? In a new survey, 88 percent of drivers say they believe distracted driving is increasing, yet half of all people still do it. Cell phones account for a large portion of distractions, though other passengers, alcohol, and drowsiness…

Heitkamp Visits Downtown Family HealthCare Center

Providers say dental and mental health are some of the most pressing issues

March 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) toured the Family Healthcare Center downtown to meet with both patients and providers. Healthcare providers say there’s a great need for more outreach on dental and mental health. Some of the more vulnerable populations include Native Americans and homeless people. The healthcare center also has a team of interpreters for those who speak English…

Clay County Unveils Sneak Peak at New Law Enforcement Center

The construction is currently on schedule and is slated for completion in July

March 29, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Ever since last year, construction workers have put together the pieces of a brand new Law Enforcement Center in Moorhead. The facility is intended to replace one of the oldest jails in Minnesota, which has fallen victim to overcrowding in recent years. The new law enforcement center will house the Moorhead Police Department and Cass County Sheriff’s Office….

Deputy Mayor Dave Piepkorn Launches Re-Election Campaign

Piepkorn says his campaign will address issues like business recruitment and wage increases

March 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A familiar and at times controversial figure in local politics is seeking re–election to his seat on the Fargo City Commission. After contemplating a run for mayor, Dave Piepkorn decided to throw his name in the ring in the upcoming City Commission election. There are now seven candidates for two open seats in June. Piepkorn was defeated in…

U.S. House Candidate Kelly Armstrong Hosts Meet and Greet in Mapleton

The US House of Representatives candidate answered questions from voters

March 29, 2018

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MAPLETON, N.D. — U.S. House of Representatives candidate Kelly Armstrong made a stop on the campaign trail in Mapleton. Armstrong swung by Hagge’s Bar and Grill to meet with potential voters. He fielded questions about the campaign and his plans for North Dakota if he was elected. The former Republican Party chairman of North Dakota says he is passionate about meeting…

Family of Eight Killed In California Crash Used To Live In Alexandria, Minnesota

Jennifer And Sarah Hart Had Six Adopted Children, Three Bodies Have Not Been Recovered

March 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MENDOCINO, California — The Washington state family of eight whose car plunged from a California cliff this week had once lived in Alexandria, Minnesota. Authorities are searching the home of Jennifer and Sarah Hart in Washington where they moved in 2017. The Harts and their six adopted children are believed to have been killed in the crash Monday near Mendocino,…

Referrals Made To Juvenile Court In School Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Others close to the case tell KFGO radio that some of the five juveniles initially named as suspects were not referred.

March 29, 2018

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COLFAX, ND — On the eve of a special board meeting to discuss Richland 44 Superintendent Tim Godfrey’s contract, some teens have been referred to juvenile court for sexual misconduct. Richland County State’s Attorney Megan Kummer says since minors are involved, she can’t disclose how many juveniles were referred. Others close to the case told KFGO that some of the five…

She Lost Her Leg In A Boating Accident Now She Wants To Change State Law

Courtney Godfrey Wants To Ban "Family Exclusions" In Watercraft Liability Policies

March 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

A Twin Cities reporter who lost her lower left leg in a boating accident is advocating for a change in state law. Courtney Godfrey was excluded from her husband’s insurance policy on the boat. She lost part of her leg in the boat’s propeller after she was flung overboard while the boat was making a turn on Christmas Lake in…

Man Found Guilty Of Threatening To Blow Up Police Station

Ramsey Kettle Also Threatened Officers

March 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A Stillwater State Prison inmate has been convicted of making threats and witness tampering by a district court jury in Fergus Falls. 26-year-old Ramsey Kettle was accused of threatening two Fergus Falls Police officers and an Otter Tail County deputy along with a witness in another case. Prosecutors say Kettle wrote letters saying that after he…

Sister Says Her Brother Was The One Shot By Officers Last October

George "Ryan" Gipp Jr. Was Killed By Bureau of Indian Affairs Officers

March 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FORT YATES, N.D. — The sister of a man shot dead after a confrontation with officers on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation has identified the victim. Lacey Gipp says 35-year-old George “Ryan” Gipp Jr. was the man killed by Bureau of Indian Affairs officers. He was shot on October 23 near Fort Yates. The FBI has said BIA officers responded…