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Fargo Police Department Accepting New Recruits

Testing will be held on February 20th to join Fargo Police Department

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Department wants to know if you have what it takes to join their squad. The department is looking for both men and women to join their ranks. Entrance exam testing will be held on Monday, February 20th at 8am in the Fargo Public Safety Building. Those who pass the written test may move on…

Giving Hearts Day Results: $10 Million+ Raised

More than 20 thousand donors took part, giving to 360 charities

RED RIVER VALLEY — Giving Hearts Day preliminary results are in and thanks to donors going matchy-matchy, the event raised over $10 million for statewide charities and non-profits, passing 2016’s amount of just over eight million. Officials say more than 20 thousand individual donors participated in giving to 360 charities, which is more than seven thousand donors than in 2016….

One Person Injured in South Fargo House Fire

House Fire in South Fargo Forces Family Out Early Friday Morning

FARGO, N.D. — One person is hurt after an early morning fire in South Fargo. Firefighters responded to the 400 block of 12th Avenue South just before three this morning. Fire officials say heavy smoke and flames were showing from the first floor of the house when they got to the scene. One person who was in the home when…

“Pot Squatch” Photobombs Meteorologist During Weathercast

The Sasquatch was dressed in marijuana leaves and began playing around in the snow behind the meteorologist's live shot

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A meteorologist in Massachusetts had an up close and personal experience with the legendary Bigfoot…and it’s all caught on camera. It’s LIVE television, folks. You never know what might happen. Okay, so he’s not the real Bigfoot and we’re not fake news…but the photobomb really happened. WWLP was in the middle of their weathercast shot when the…

Gym Fire Closes Sisseton Elementary School

There were no injuries and school officials hope to re-open the school by Tuesday

SISSETON, S.D. — No one was hurt after a fire broke out at a Sisseton elementary school. School officials say nearly 500 students in kindergarten through fifth grade were evacuated after a fire was discovered in the gym of Westside Elementary School. They say it appears the fire began in a mechanical room and it is accidental. Students and staff…

Minnesota Lawmakers Proposing to Halt Viewing Casket Tax

The proposal has heavy support from many lawmakers

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to put a stop to the state’s tax on the use of viewing coffins during funerals. The proposal has heavy support from both party sides because while caskets or urns are exempt from tax, the “viewing coffins” used during the funeral is subject to a nearly seven percent state sales tax. Governor…

Minnesota Announces First Child Death from the Flu This Season

A total of 715 people have been hospitalized since the beginning of the flu season

MINNESOTA — Minnesota has announced they have their first child death due to the flu this season. Officials with the state Department of Health says this is their only known case so far but could not provide any other details about the case due to privacy concerns. They say nearly 156 people were hospitalized with the flu last week alone…

ND House Rejects Discrimination Bill Based on Sexual Orientation

The bill was defeated 69-22 on Friday, the latest defeat for an idea that's gone down three other times in recent years.

  BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota lawmakers have rejected a bill for a fourth time that would prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation when it comes to their homes or jobs. The bill was overwhelmingly defeated 69 to 22. Fargo Democrat Josh Boschee is the main sponsor of the legislation and says many LGBT people live under the constant fear…

Titan Machinery Closing Stores in Minnesota, Dakotas

Titan Machinery, based in West Fargo, is consolidating fifteen stores and realigning its management structure.

Some machinery dealerships are closing their doors. Titan Machinery, based in West Fargo, is consolidating fifteen stores and realigning its management structure. Stores affected include Redwood Falls and Thief River Falls in Minnesota along with Arthur, Kintyre, Kulm and Mayville in North Dakota and Milbank and Redfield, South Dakota. Jeff Bowman is the Chief Marketing Officer for Titan Machinery in…

New Prince Music Available

After weeks of rumors, Spotify confirmed that Prince's Warner Bros catalog will be made available Sunday.

(CNN Money) “Still Waiting” to stream Prince’s music? Not for much longer. That ballad, and most of Prince’s highly acclaimed music, will be available on Spotify from Sunday. After weeks of rumors, Spotify confirmed on Friday that Prince’s Warner Bros catalog will be made available. It includes most of the music Prince recorded before 1995, including albums 1999, Purple Rain…