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One Arrested, One Still Wanted in Home Invasion and Robbery in Grand Forks

They are still searching for 40 year old Casey Featherstone who is wanted for robbery, burglary, aggravated assault and other charges

November 14, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, ND — One man is in custody after a home invasion and robbery in Grand Forks on Friday that left a woman hurt. Authorities have arrested 19-year-old Garrett Featherstone of Arvilla for criminal conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance. They are still searching for 40 year old Casey Featherstone who is wanted for robbery, burglary, aggravated assault…

12-Year-Old Joins Lawsuit Against Attorney General Sessions Over Medicinal Marijuana

She says having a drop of THC twice a day has kept her seizure-free for nearly three years

November 14, 2017

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NATIONAL — A Colorado 12-year-old is taking U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, to court over the legalization of medical marijuana on a national scale. “I have intractable epilepsy so I have seizures that traditional medications wouldn’t really help,” said Alexis Bortell. “I would like to be able to visit my grandparents without risking being taken to a foster home.”…

F-M Homeless Coalition Gets Community Input

they talked about communicating with panhandlers and the ways they are working with the state to help Fargo's homeless individuals

November 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The F-M Homeless Coalition wanted to provide a space for people who work downtown to ask questions about the homeless population. As part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week, coalition employees say it was also a way for the public to understand why homelessness is such a complex issue. People asked questions about ways to communicate with panhandlers…

Wealthiest “One Percent” in the World Own More than Half the World’s Wealth

The top 1 percent now own 50.1 percent of the world's wealth, up from 45.5 percent in 2001

November 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NATIONAL — The wealthiest one percent of the world’s population now owns more than half of the world’s wealth. The total wealth in the world grew by six percent over the past 12 months to $280 trillion, marking the fastest wealth-creation since 2012, according to a new report from Credit Suisse. The top one percent now own 50.1 percent…

St. Cloud Toddler Recovering After Shooting Himself

Authorities say the boy is in stable condition

November 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — St. Cloud police say a 3-year-old boy shot himself after finding a loaded gun at his home. Authorities say the boy is in stable condition. They are looking for the 28-year-old father of the child who could face charges of negligently storing a firearm and being a felon in possession of a gun. Police were…

North Dakota DOT Unveils New Tow Plows to Clear Highways Faster

The state has 32 new tow plows stationed at all eight of the DOT offices across North Dakota

November 14, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Transportation is ready for winter. The DOT is adding 32 new Tow Plows to its fleet of snow removal equipment. State officials say the combination of the traditional front plow with the Tow Plow can clear a much wider path through snow. Being able to use the new Tow Plows will make…

American Heart Association Changes Parameters for High Blood Pressure

They say poor diet and lack of exercise are the main contributors to high blood pressure cases

November 14, 2017

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NATIONAL — The American Heart Association has put new parameters on what is considered high blood pressure and they say nearly 50 percent of Americans are suffering from the condition. Health officials say high blood pressure should be treated at 130 over 80 and that means not only do 46 percent of Americans suffer from high blood pressure, another…

Authorities Identify Monango Man in Fatal Crash with Semi

The semi driver, 41 year old Brandon Sanderson of Stirum, was treated in Jamestown for minor injuries

November 14, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

EDGELEY, ND — The highway patrol has released the name of a man killed in a crash last Thursday afternoon, six miles northeast of Edgeley. They say 79-year-old Coral Bardell of Monango drove through an intersection and was hit by a semi hauling corn. Bardell died from his injuries. The semi driver, 41 year old Brandon Sanderson of Stirum,…

Pinching Your Pennies on Travel Expenses? Why You Could be Booking on the Wrong Day

According to the flight-watch app, Hopper, the "Tuesday Effect" no longer applies

November 14, 2017

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NATIONAL — If you’re pinching pennies when it comes to booking your flights, Tuesday is no longer the cheapest day to do it. According to the flight-watch app, Hopper, the “Tuesday Effect” no longer applies. While you still may be able to get a deal, it only happens at midnight and applies to less than two percent of domestic…

North Dakota Horse Park Approved for Seven Racing Dates

The Racing Commission also sets purses and promotions for the Horse Park

November 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The state Racing Commission has approved seven racing dates in 2018 for the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo. Track General Manager Mike Schmitz says that depending on the amount of funds allocated by the racing commission in February, there could be just six days at the track. The Racing Commission also sets purses and promotions…