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Man Wanted For Questioning In Motel Assault Arrested After Chase

Assault Happened At Budget Inn Motel

March 11, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A suspect wanted for questioning in an assault at a Grand Forks motel leads police on a chase. When officers approached Michael Sebjornson’s vehicle this morning, he took off. Officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the 32-year-old man at the intersection of 5th Street and 9th Avenue North. Sebjornson was arrested for fleeing, reckless driving,…

Thousands Celebrate Cultural Heritage at Moorhead’s Celtic Festival

The fifteenth annual event featured live music, arts and crafts, and free Celtic food

March 10, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — For the fifteenth year in a row, thousands embraced Celtric traditions with the Fargo Park District and their families at the 15th annual Celtic Festival in Moorhead. “You learn things about your own heritage, there’s some neat gifts here which keeps the wife happy, and the entertainers are great,” said Dean Nelson, an attendee of the Celtic Festival….

US Curling Gold Medalists Meet Fans at Scheels Arena

John Schuster, Tyler George sign autographs and take pictures with many eager supporters

March 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Curling fans in Fargo had their chance to get up close with an Olympic gold medal. Dozens of people posed for pictures and sported the gold medals belonging to curlers John Schuster and Tyler George. The meet and greet took place at the conclusion of the Women’s National Curling Championship at Scheels Arena in Fargo. Schuster and George…

Former ND Governor Sinner Passes Away, Funeral Set For Friday

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 16, at Nativity Catholic Church in Fargo.

March 10, 2018

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. – George Sinner, the farmer-philosopher who served as North Dakota’s governor during one of the state’s roughest economic times, has died. He was 89. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 16, at Nativity Catholic Church in Fargo. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at Nativity Church. A prayer service will be held…

USDA Secretary Perdue Meets with Politicians and Farmers in Fargo

Perdue came to Fargo at the request of Senator John Hoeven to hear thoughts ahead of the 2018 Farm Bill

March 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With many farmers and politicians in attendance, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue learned about new advances in agricultural technology and also problems that farmers encounter on a daily basis. “Farmers are generally compliant people, they want to follow the rules, they want to be good conservationists,” said Perdue. Secretary Perdue listened to many issues faced by farmers ranging from…

Fargo Public Works Tackles Pothole Issue

The filling the city uses during the winter is only a temporary fix

March 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Potholes are an increasingly common sight throughout the city and Fargo Public Works is doing as much as they can to address it. With cold nights and warmer temperatures during the day, more potholes are forming during this time of year. Because of the snow on the ground, any road filling dumped in now, may still come out….

Judge Ralph Erickson Invested Into Court of Appeals

He has served as a judge on both the federal and local levels

March 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Judge Ralph Erickson is being invested into the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit. The ceremony at the Sanctuary Events Center included remarks from both North Dakota senators and the governor. Erickson was confirmed by the Senate Judiciary Committee last year, but this was a formal ceremony for those in his home state. He worked consistently…

First Needle Exchange in Fargo Might Open within Two Months

Fargo Cass Public Health Still Awaiting Approval from North Dakota Department of Health

March 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The first needle exchange program in Fargo might be opening within the next few months. Administered through Fargo Cass Public Health, the program still needs the final approval of the North Dakota Department of Health. Once that approval is received, the program would be open to the public within one to two months. Robyn Litke Sall of Fargo…

Teddy Bear Posse Hopes to Raise 4,000 Teddy Bears This Spring

Midwest Radio Fargo-Moorhead, Gate City Bank Team Up for Second Straight Year

March 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Teddy Bear Posse is at it again but this time they have a new goal in their sights. Midwest Radio Fargo–Moorhead and Gate City Bank announced that they plan to collect four thousand teddy bears and stuffed animals to donate to law enforcement agencies across the valley. Some of the bears will also be donated to firefighters…

Diversion Authority Will Submit New Permit Application To MN DNR

Representatives from the Diversion Authority will be presenting the updated project to various cities, counties, townships, and watershed districts in the upcoming days and weeks.

March 9, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – The F-M Diversion Board of Authority says it will submit a new permit application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We are ready to submit to the DNR a new proposal for a comprehensive flood protection for our region.” said Board Chair and Mayor of Moorhead Del Rae Williams. The project outlined in the new permit…