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United Way Preparing Students for Success on First Day of School

the organization collected 6,000 backpacks and are still giving them away

August 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — As an educator for more than 40 years, Greg Vandal says there was one thing that never went unnoticed. “There was always a differential between families. Some have resources, some are struggling. Schools are responsible to serve everyone,” Vandal said. United Way of Cass–Clay is now helping out some of those families who could use a helping hand…

New Affordable Housing Facility in West Fargo Opens Its Doors

The facility has 30 fully–furnished units

August 13, 2019

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — After two years of planning and building, a new affordable housing facility opens its doors across from Menards and Marshalls in West Fargo. But this apartment building is more than just a place to live. “As soon as you walk through Grace Garden, you feel the love, you feel the care. The intentionality of not making…

Moorhead Public Schools Continues Teacher Contract Negotiations

there's no word on when there will be an agreement

August 13, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Public Schools Teachers Union is in its fourth session to negotiate contracts. While salary and benefits are what you can usually find in a contract, the union is also negotiating classroom sizes, teachers’ safety and more mental health resources for students. The union’s president of education says the district is always trying to make sure the…

Katina Tropical Food Brings African-European Cuisine to Fargo

Katina Tropical Food has been open for about two months

August 13, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — A recently opened restaurant is bringing African–European cuisine to Fargo. Neli Oma, owner of Katina Tropical Food, says he grew up in the kitchen. His mother was a chef in Equatorial Guinea, the only Spanish–speaking African country. He says his unique cultural background is what inspired him to bring a different flavor to the area. The entrees…

National Guard to Conduct Groundbreaking for New Fargo Facility

The cost of the facility is about $32 million and is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.

August 13, 2019

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Courtesy: North Dakota National GuardFARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota National Guard is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the beginning of construction of their newest facility. The groundbreaking program for the new Reserve Readiness Center is at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 14 at the Fargo Armed Forces Reserve Center (AFRC). The facility will house units of the Fargo-based 141st Maneuver…

$10,000 Seized After Fargo Man Is Accused Of Nearly Dragging Officer

Eric Faleide appeared nervous and gave conflicting statements about who owned the SUV He Was Driving

August 13, 2019

TJ Nelson,

May 2018FARGO, N.D. — A man faces charges after nearly dragging a Fargo police officer last Friday. He was found sitting in an SUV outside a motel with a backpack next to the vehicle containing an estimated $10,000. The officer says Eric Faleide of Fargo appeared nervous and gave conflicting statements about who owned the SUV. It had a temporary…

Four Cases of Lung Injury Related To Youth Vaping In Minneapolis

The Minnesota Department of Health notes that the cases are similar to recent cases reported in Wisconsin and Illinois

August 13, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS — Children’s Minnesota has reported finding four cases of lung injury in the Minneapolis area potentially related to vaping. The Minnesota Department of Health notes that the cases are similar to recent cases reported in Wisconsin and Illinois. The Health Department is asking health care providers and parents to be on the lookout for vaping as a cause of…

Tribal Overpayments Take Center Stage At State Senate Hearing In St. Paul

$25 million was overpaid to the White Earth Nation and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

August 13, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A state senate hearing on turmoil at the Department of Human Services in Minnesota turns to talk of overpayments. $25 million was overpaid to the White Earth Nation and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. The money was paid for substance abuse therapy treatments covered under Medicaid over five years. Sen. Michelle Benson chairs…

Man With 28 DWI’s Sues Minnesota Department of Corrections Over Length of Custody

In a federal civil rights lawsuit, Danny Bettcher of New York Mills says he was kept in custody for several months beyond what's permitted

August 13, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — The most notorious drunken driver in Minnesota history is suing the Department of Corrections. In a federal civil rights lawsuit, Danny Bettcher of New York Mills says he was kept in custody for several months beyond what’s permitted by state law. Bettcher says in court documents that he was not aware of the violation until an…

Longtime “Santa” At Rheault Farm Passes Away

Bob Scott Was Also An Active Leader In Scouting

August 13, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Bob ScottFARGO, N.D. — The man who portrayed Santa Claus for the past decade at Rheault Farm in Fargo has passed away. Bob Scott’s family says because he posed for photos with so many children as Santa, he would often encounter people who would tell him that his picture was on their refrigerator. Scott was also an active leader in…