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GOP Convention Wraps Up in Minnesota: Latest on the Nominations

EARLIER TODAY, THE G–O–P ENDORSED JEFF JOHNSON FOR GOVERNOR...

June 2, 2018

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MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Republican Party wrapped up their convention in Duluth. Earlier today, the GOP endorsed Jeff Johnson for Governor and candidates for the state’s constitutional offices. “Are we a party of the political class, the wealthiest donors, the lobbyists, or are we a party of grass roots republicans?” Johnson said. The Minnesota GOP endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff…

2018 Minnesota DFL Nominations: State Rep. Erin Murphy Endorsed for Governor

That left state Rep. Erin Murphy and U.S. Rep Tim Walz in the race

June 2, 2018

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MINNESOTA — A back and forth evening for democrats down in Rochester as they take six rounds to select representative Erin Murphy as their endorsement for the state’s top office. She won by acclimation which is overwhelming vocal support. It has been a day filled with a lot of ups and downs. Before voting began, delegates heard from all 3…

Advocates Wear Orange for Gun Violence Awareness Day

Organizers say there can be a balance between Second Amendment rights and common sense legislation

June 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The F–M chapter of the group Moms Demand Action held their own local event to take part in National Gun Violence Awareness Day. People wore orange to honor the lives lost to gun violence and to promote safety. “Gun control isn’t what we’re after. We’re after safety for our children. Whether it be in schools, people in our…

Wrong Bra Sizes Can Lead to Health Issues

One retailer says a proper-fitting bra can be life-changing

June 2, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Many women are wearing the wrong bra size and not even know it. The owner of Curvy Divas, a store that specializes in plus–sized clothing, says many women wear the wrong size because they’re never told how to wear one correctly. Many don’t know that larger sizes exist, because most stores don’t carry them. Wearing the wrong…

“Tour De Craft” Lets People Explore Local Breweries

Organizers say the goal is to let people explore the rapidly growing craft beer scene

June 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Midwest Radio of Fargo–Moorhead put on a craft beer tour so people could explore local breweries. Over 50 people were at the sold–out event, and a bus took tourists to four different local hot spots. They stopped at Kilstone, Flatland, Prairie Brothers, and Rustica. Organizers say the goal of the event was to get people to explore the…

Yoga Meets Beer at “Viking Yoga”

The class is done with loud music

June 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Drekker Brewing Company teamed up with Cross Fit Icehouse to put on Viking Yoga classes– where you can have beer while you do yoga. Loud music plays in the background, and if you want, you can swear and joke around. “You don’t have to be quiet the whole time. What we try to do is kind of joke…

Woman Walks Out of Flipped Vehicle Unhurt After Crash

Officials say the white van was turning north onto University Drive when it was t-boned by the van that nwas driving south

June 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The driver of a flipped vehicle got out of her car unhurt after a crash on the intersection of South University Drive and 32nd Avenue in south Fargo juts after 3 pm. Officials say the white van was turning north onto University Drive when it was t-boned by the van that was driving south. No one was…

BREAKING NEWS: Police Find Dead Female and Male with Gunshot Wound in Fargo Garage

Police say based on the investigation, they are not seeking anyone else related to the shooting.

June 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police were called to an apartment complex on the 300 block of Prairiewood Circle South for a male with a gunshot wound, but also found a deceased female. The male was found in his garage by a citizen when they heard someone yelling for help and was transported to a hospital for injuries. While emergency services…

Fargo City Engineer Mark Bittner Retires After 42 Years

He led the city through some of the worst floods in 1997 and 2009

June 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo’s Director of Engineering is retiring after leaving a lasting impact on how the city handles flooding. The city of Fargo had a retirement party for Mark Bittner to celebrate the 42 years he’s served with them. “I can’t thank them enough for all the support they’ve shown me over the years,” Bittner said. Bittner, who has…

Fargo VFW Holds Community Picnic

They raised money to go towards the next Honor Flight

June 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo’s branch of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) held a community picnic that goes along with the State VFW Convention. The event was open to the public, with hotdogs and hamburgers being served. There were also booths giving information on how people can serve veterans. Free–will donations were taken, and the money raised will go towards the next…