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UND Stands Together After President Trump’s Latest Immigration Ban

A vigil was held at UND for students to comfort one another after President Trump's latest immigration ban

January 31, 2017

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A vigil was held this afternoon on campus to show support for international students in the wake of the travel ban. UND recently sent out an email to the campus cautioning international students to avoid out of country travel for the time being. This was following President Trump signing an executive order restricting entry into the U.S for citizens of…

Focus on Nutrition: How to Shop Healthy

Tips on How To Shop Healthy at the Grocery Store

January 31, 2017

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Essentia Health’s registered dietitian Jenny Bednar gives advice on how to shop healthy at the grocery store. Categories: Health Tags: ESSENTIA HEALTH, Focus on Nutrition, How to Shop Healthy

Red River Valley Fair Announces Grandstand Artists

The Red River Valley Fair announced that Granger Smith will take the Grandstand Stage on Tuesday, July 11th and LoCash will take the Grandstand Stage Thursday, July 13th

January 31, 2017

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The first two grandstand acts for this summer’s Red River Valley Fair have been announced, and they sound very country. Granger Smith will take the main stage on Tuesday, July 11 and LoCash will perform on Thursday, July 13. Opening acts are to-be-determined for both entertainers. Grandstand shows are free with your paid gate admission. The Red River Valley…

Valley City Student Dies After Medical Call to High School

Valley City High School 9th grader David Lynch died Monday afternoon at the local hospital

January 31, 2017

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Family, friends and classmates of a Valley City High School 9th grader are in mourning. David Lynch died Monday afternoon in a Valley City hospital. An autopsy is being done in Grand Forks to determine his cause of death. Valley City Public School Superintendent Josh Johnson released a statement saying in part: “Our students and staff are pulling together to…

No Spell Check Needed: Park Christian 7th Grader Wins Spelling Bee

Park Christian School in Moorhead Holds Their Annual Spelling Bee

January 30, 2017

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Some Moorhead students proved today that they don’t need to rely on spell check. “Our fourth through eighth graders can all compete together at the same level and a fourth grader can take on an eighth grader,” said Kris Weinberger, a sixth grade teacher at Park Christian. “You never know what can happen.” Seventh grader Sophia Beach ended up on…

LSS of North Dakota Feels Impact of Executive Immigration Order

Three refugees from Iraq hoping to resettle in North Dakota are one example of those affected by the immigration order.

January 30, 2017

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Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota says the impact of President Trump signing the executive order on immigration came immediately. It has stopped dozens of people from coming to the state. Any state that welcomes refugees was expected to see an impact after President Trump’s executive order. But the pace of the change of plans is what hit staff at…

Fargo Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Co-Worker

Michael Truelove is guilty of sexual assault, terrorizing, aggravated assault and interfering with an emergency call

January 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

A Fargo man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman at his apartment in 2015. Michael Truelove, 25, was found guilty last September of four counts: gross sexual imposition, terrorizing, aggravated assault and interfering with an emergency call. He was convicted of sexually assaulting a female co-worker. Police say Truelove emerged from the…

Minnesota Homeowner Charged After Fatal Shooting of Suspected Burglar

Embertson was shot in the pelvis as he and two others tried driving away from the Minnesota man's home

January 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

A homeowner southwest of the Twin Cities has been charged with manslaughter after he shot at suspected burglars driving away from his house. David Pettersen, 65, of rural Madelia, was charged in the death Saturday of 19-year-old Nicholas Embertson, of Madelia. Pettersen told a sheriff’s deputy he was still in bed when he heard someone attempting to open the…

UND Hosts Seventh Annual Interfaith Week

Panalists, students and faculty discuss head wrapping, a cultural trend taking place all over the world

January 30, 2017

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UND is hosting its 7th annual Interfaith Week in an effort to increase cultural awareness and an environment of educational interest. Spiritual luncheons, discussions and events have been taking place since Saturday, starting with the ‘Values of Buddhist Tradition’. A spiritual wrapping luncheon took place today where panelists discussed the importance of head wrapping, which is a cultural trend taking…

Chamber of Commerce Releases 2017 Metro Profile Report

January 30, 2017

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The cost of living in the FM area is 1.6% less than the national average according to the 2017 Metro Profile. Every year, the The Chamber of Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo sends a directory to each of its members. The book includes both phone numbers of organizations in the chamber, as well as different demographic studies. This year’s book says the average…