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Motorcycle Driver Dies From Injuries One Week After Crash

Ran Into Flatbed Trailer On Interstate 94 Last Week

April 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

A 26-year-old motorcycle driver has died from her injuries after hitting a flatbed trailer on I-94 last week. The highway patrol says Danika Murphy died Tuesday at Essentia Hospital in Fargo. It was Monday, April 3 when the West Fargo woman was on her motorcycle and merging onto the interstate from the 25th Street South loop ramp around 1:30 in…

Hornbacher’s Donates $50,000 to Great Plains Food Bank

Employees Presented Check and Volunteered at the food bank

April 12, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. – Hornbacher’s continues its efforts to help out local charities by giving back. The grocery store chain donated a $50,000 check to the Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo. Along with presenting the check, local Hornbacher’s employees volunteered and helped pack boxes with food. Hornbacher’s President Matt Leiseth said that it’s important to help out with food insecurity….

Mental Awareness Fair Lets NDSU Students Know They’re Not Alone

The group sets out to tackle mental health issues with young adults across the country

April 12, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — A group which brings awareness to suicide adds NDSU to the more than 100 colleges they’ve visited. The ALIVE mental health fair taught students at the university about things like PTSD, anxiety and depression. Participants could test their knowledge about mental illness and ask about resources in the area. They had a graffiti board for writing positive…

West Fargo Teacher Resigns After Social Media Posts

A statement released by the school district says Sheridan Tihista of Liberty Middle School has resigned her position effective immediately.

April 12, 2017

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A West Fargo special education teacher under fire for her comments about her students and their parents on social media has resigned. A statement released by the school district says Sheridan Tihista of Liberty Middle School has resigned her position effective immediately. She will not be returning to her classroom. The statement also says parents have been notified and the…

Sanford Health To Keep Nursing Program in Bismarck Open

The action comes after legislators introduced an amendment in the higher education budget that would not allow any state money or private funds to be spent on the program.

April 12, 2017

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Sanford Health has renegotiated a contract to keep a nursing program open in Bismarck. The action comes after legislators introduced an amendment in the higher education budget that would not allow any state money or private funds to be spent on the program. NDSU took over the program three years ago but lawmakers have not been happy with the deal….

Missing Minnesota Man Found Dead

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office dive team located Ryan "RJ" Johnson in Lake Agnes this morning around 10.

April 12, 2017

Site Staff,

The body of a missing Alexandria man has been found. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office dive team located Ryan “RJ” Johnson in Lake Agnes this morning around 10. An autopsy is being done to determine the exact cause of death. The 32-year-old had last been seen by a friend on Thursday night at a bar. Police say there was evidence…

Fargo City Attorney Seeks Guidance On Recall Effort

Fargo's city attorney is wondering whether there's enough time between when a special recall vote for City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn could be held and when he would be up for re-election.

April 12, 2017

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FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo’s city attorney is wondering whether there’s enough time between when a special recall vote for City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn could be held and when he would be up for re-election. Erik Johnson wants the attorney general to decide. He’s asking for an attorney general’s opinion. State law there must be 95 days from the time the…

UND Hockey Releases 2017-2018 Schedule

UND will host the University of Minnesota, October 21-21, in a rematch for the former WCHA rivals.

April 12, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND – The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team released the 2017-2018 schedule. Fighting Hawks fans are pointing to four non-conference series in the 36-game regular season schedule. UND will host the University of Minnesota in a rematch for the former WCHA rivals. Those games will take place on October 20-21 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. Other…

Fargo Commissioners Cleaning the Coop of Vague Backyard Chicken Laws

Clucking soon to a neighborhood near you...

April 11, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A national movement to grow your own food is ruffling feathers in the FM area. Fargo city commissioners have passed a new ordinance on backyard chickens. Some health officials said the rules were too vague before. “People want to know where the food is coming from,” said Kim Lipetzky, a Fargo public health nutritionist. Urban farmers can have…

The Hearts of Volunteers: Fargo Celebrates Community Day of Service

Volunteers spent the day doing a full day of service

April 11, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Local organizations received some extra helping hands during a fun filled day of service. “Look at all these people caring,” said Norene Baeth, who is the coordinator with the Fargo chapter of Project LINUS. “They’re all helping us today.” Shirt sleeves were rolled up, paint brushes were out and floors were being scrubbed throughout this day of…