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Mac Schneider Announces Campaign for U.S. House of Representatives

The Democrat is a Fargo-native and lawyer at a Grand Forks-based law firm

March 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Former North Dakota Senate Minority Leader Mac Schneider has officially kicked off his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives. Schneider, a lawyer with officers in Fargo and Grand Forks, is seeking the Democratic–NPL endorsement to replace Kevin Cramer, who is running for Senator Heidi Heitkamp’s seat. Schneider’s firm represents clients in disputes with insurance companies and…

Mac Schneider to Run for U.S. House

The democrat plans to kick-off his campaign for the U.S. House on Tuesday

March 5, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A former North Dakota Senate Minority Leader is running for Congress. Mac Schneider will kick-off his campaign for the U.S. House on Tuesday. The attorney is planning stops in Grand Forks, Fargo and Bismarck to announce his intention to seek the Democratic-NPL endorsement for the job. He’ll face off against fellow Democrats Ben Hanson and John Grabinger….

Red River Basin Commission Discusses Ideas Concerning Red River Viability

Forty four board members from North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Manitoba talk about several topics

March 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Once every three months, officials from across the Red River basin gather to discuss issues that will impact the river and its surrounding communities. There are over forty members on the board for the Red River Basin Commission, and they discuss issues such as drought and water quality. Several prominent leaders, such as Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn…

Fargo School Board President Removed for Accusations of Bullying

School Board Vice President Rebecca Knutson will take over the rest of Johnson's term

February 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Jennifer Benson continued to choke up as she addressed her fellow Fargo School Board members. “It might take me a bit to get through this but please bare with me because I think it’s important that we talk about even though it’s very, very difficult clearly,” she said. She told them how their president, Jim Johnson, had bullied…

Minnesota Has $329 Million Budget Surplus

After previous indications that the Legislature may have to fill a budget shortfall

February 28, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton isn’t ready to start laying out specific plans for using a $329 million budget surplus. State budget officials delivered the good news of a surplus after previous indications that the Legislature may have to fill a budget shortfall. But the Democratic governor called the surplus modest and cautioned lawmakers against overspending. Dayton says…

LIVE: Moneytalks: February’s Wild Ride

The ups and downs of the past month and what it means for your future.

February 27, 2018

Emily Welker,

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the markets through the month of February, you might be feeling a bit of motion sickness by now. Up, then down, then up and back down again, Wall Street’s been taking us investors for a wild ride for the past few weeks. It’s just now back to where we started, so what does…

Moorhead High School Joins National Movement to Remember Florida Shooting Victims, Create Change

they also want to unite the school

February 26, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students at Moorhead High School were in a government class talking about the Parkland, Florida shootings and the walkouts that are taking place. It was then when the question was raised: will we follow suit in the Fargo-Moorhead area? “If not us, then who? I’m not one for leading protests or marching in the streets but this is…

Congressman Cramer Says Son’s Condition Is Improving

He says "instead of planning for the worst, we are planning for recovery."

February 26, 2018

Site Staff,

BISMARCK (KFGO) – North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says his son Isaac appears to be making slight improvements, but remains in critical condition at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck. Cramer wrote on Facebook Monday morning that Isaac’s heart rate, blood pressure and kidneys are improving. He says “instead of planning for the worst, we are planning for recovery.” On Saturday,…

Congressman Cramer’s Son Hospitalized

Cramer, his wife, Kris, and family are gathered at the hospital and is asking for privacy and prayers at this time.

February 25, 2018

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says his 35-year-old son in critical condition at an intensive care unit at a Bismarck hospital. Cramer said Saturday that Isaac Cramer is suffering from “failing liver and kidneys” and was taken to Sanford Medical Center Friday night. Cramer, his wife, Kris, and family are gathered at the hospital and is asking for…

Klobuchar Highlights Bill Aimed to Help Find Missing People

Project Lifesaver device will help locate those who have a high risk of wandering away from home

February 23, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Amy Klobuchar aims to make it easier for law enforcement to find people who have wandered away from home. Children with developmental disabilities and seniors with Alzheimer’s disease have a high risk of wandering. “We have heard in our office about these cases where people are just scared to death. This is…