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DAPL Viral Protest Picture Determined to Be Fake

The photo is actually from HBO's website for their movie, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee"

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. — A picture of tents on fire at a DAPL protest camp in Morton County has gone viral with people saying it was law enforcement who raided and set the camp on fire. The problem with the picture? It’s from the scene of a movie on HBO. This is the photo that has all the attention. It…

All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes For a Good Cause

The 59th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Karnival Will Be Held Tomorrow

FARGO, N.D. — This annual Fargo event is listed in the best-selling books 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and the Guinness Book of World Records, but it’s all for a good cause. The 59th annual Kiwanis Pancake Karnival will be at the Fargodome on Saturday. Tickets are seven dollars in advance and eight dollars at the door for…

Blood Donations Needed – Could You be a Donor?

United Blood Services is looking for new donors to help donate their blood

FARGO, N.D. — United Blood Services is asking you to consider donating, no matter what blood type you are, especially since we’re in the middle of flu season. UBS officials say they welcome blood donations of all types, but especially look for “O” negative because it is the universal blood type. They say many people might shy away from donating…

Minnesota Hunter Killed in Shooting Identified

A Minnesota hunter who was killed while hunting coyotes is identified

The Minnesota hunter killed in a shooting while hunting coyotes in North Dakota has been identified. Authorities say Ron Rechtzigel, 57, of Cannon Falls died after being shot near Edgeley. They say Rechtzigel was with two other hunters in poor weather conditions and would not say if the man was shot by another hunter or shot himself. The shooting is…

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…