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Walhalla Man Killed After Rolling His Pickup In Pembina County

The man overcorrected on a curve, lost control and was thrown

April 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

PEMBINA COUNTY, N.D. — A 53-year-old Walhalla man is dead tonight after rolling his pickup on Pembina County Road 1. The highway patrol says the crash happened around 2 o’clock this afternoon. The man overcorrected on a curve, lost control and was thrown. The vehicle caught fire and burned. The man was taken to the hospital in Pembina where he…

Jeremiah’s Program Holds Annual “Generation Builders” Luncheon

Jeremiah's Program helps single mothers in poverty

April 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Jeremiah’s Program held its “Generation Builders” luncheon to highlight the progress since the opening of its new campus. Jeremiah’s Program helps single mothers in poverty by preparing them for the workplace and readying their children for school. Its new campus opened four months ago. It includes 20 apartments and an on–site child development center. One of the mothers…

Court Dismisses Lawsuits Brought Against Cass County Jail By Four Inmates

Jail officials say they respect the religious rights of all inmates

April 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Lawsuits filed by four inmates of the Cass County Jail, demanding hundreds of millions of dollars, have been dismissed in District Court. In the first case filed in 2016, three inmates had accused several staff members of intentionally and secretly serving pork after they had notified the jail of religious restrictions. The jail had actually…

Task Force Will Address Richland 44 School Concerns

hazing allegations led to juvenile court referrals

April 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

COLFAX, N.D. — The board of Richland 44 High School, where hazing allegations led to juvenile court referrals, is forming a task force to address concerns in an independent report by a Minneapolis law firm. The report released earlier this month found issues with school policies, training and supervision. The task force will be comprised of faculty, parents and students….

Driving Ranges To Open Friday At The Meadows And Village Green

Courses Open For The Season on Sunday

April 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Here’s some good news for those itching to get back on the golf courses. The Meadows and Village Green Public Golf Courses will open their Driving Ranges on Friday morning at 10. Both Moorhead courses will officially open for the season on Sunday morning at 10. Cart use will depend on the weather. Fargo Park District plans…

80 Years of Comics: Action Comics Releases its 1,000th Issue

Comic book experts say it's rare for many comic book companies to ever get over 50 issues let alone accomplish this kind of achievement

April 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Action Comics released its first comic book in 1938 with the first appearance of Superman. 80 years later, Action Comics is releasing its 1,000th issue. Comic book experts say it’s rare for companies to ever get to 50 issues let alone accomplish this kind of achievement. To celebrate, Action Comics’ #1000 issue is available for $8, doesn’t have…

New Court Date Set for Former Priest Fernando Sayasaya

Sayasaya is accused of molesting two brothers between 1995 and 1998

April 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fernando Sayasaya, the former Fargo Catholic priest accused of molesting two underage boys, made his second appearance in court this morning. During a hearing in Cass County court in Fargo, Sayasaya’s attorney asked for more time. The judge agreed and set his next court date for May 17. Sayasaya pleaded not guilty in February to charges of…

Food Services of America Puts on Annual Thrive Food Show at Fargodome

More than 120 vendors were at the expo

April 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Food service experts say the first three years are the most difficult for a new restaurant for a variety of reasons. “You’re trying to get your management staff up to what your goal is if you’re the owner, operator. What’s the culture? What are you trying to accomplish over the next five years,” said Richard Byers, with…

Identities of Double Homicide Victims Near Perham Are Released

GoFundMe Account Has Been Started To Help With Funeral Expenses For Mother And Son

April 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

PERHAM, Minn. — Otter Tail County authorities have identified the two victims of a double homicide early Tuesday near Perham. They are 21-year-old Dalton Mcfadzen and his mom 42-year-old Denise Mcfadzen. The deaths have been ruled homicidal violence. The suspect in the deaths, 21-year-old William Hillman of Pine River, Minnesota, is scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday morning…

Herberger’s In West Acres Mall To Close

In a press release Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. says stores will remain open throughout the store closing sales.

April 18, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Bankrupt department store chain Bon-Ton Stores Inc (BONTQ.PK) said on Tuesday it received a winning bid from a joint venture, including Great American Group and Tiger Capital Group, to wind down its operations. The joint venture will acquire the inventory and certain other assets of the company, Bon-Ton said in a statement. “While we are disappointed by…