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Dakota Medical Foundation Donates $10,000 to Two Community-Minded Companies

Scheels Minot and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota receive grants

February 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. –For the first time, Dakota Medical Foundation gave two organizations a little push before Giving Hearts Day. Scheels in Minot and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota each received $5,000 grants to donate to various other organizations. The two companies were chosen based on how passionate their employees were about Giving Hearts Day. Scheels will give $1,000…

Retiring Clay County Sheriff Says He’ll Stay in Community

He served as sheriff for 16 years

February 7, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Bill Bergquist announced his retirement on Monday and will not seek a fifth term as Clay County sheriff. Bergquist has been elected to four four year terms as Clay County sheriff and has decided to hang up his handcuffs. He is happy and proud to have served his community. But he says the decision to run for…

Prairie Roots Food Co-op Getting More Local Produce From Farmers

they already get produce from more than 15 local farmers

February 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Prairie Roots Food Co-op’s philosophy revolves around the idea that local, clean food is what should be sold in grocery stores. Tonight local producers had the chance to get more of their products into the store. The more love you show your body by feeding it healthy foods, the better you’ll feel. “People are starting to realize if…

NDSU Lends Helping Hand to United Blood Services

they collected 100 bags on the first day of the blood drive

February 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — NDSU students lent a helping hand to United Blood Services. The university put on a two-day blood drive which started yesterday. The purpose was to get all university athletic programs involved in giving back to the community. More than 80 people donated yesterday and close to 100 donated today. The goal was to collect 300 bags of blood….

Secretary of State Al Jaeger Visits Fargo to Talk 2018 Campaign

Jaeger is running opposed in the Republican primary for the first time in 26 years

February 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger says he is optimistic about his run for re–election this fall. In a lunch meeting with Cass County Republicans, Jaeger, 74, said he knew he wanted to run again since last June. Jaeger has been North Dakota’s Secretary of State since he was first elected in 1992. With promises of updated…

Climate Expert Says Low Chance of Major Flood in Fargo

The region has experienced lower–than–average precipitation over the past few years

February 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Spring flood season is just around the corner and climate experts are issuing a new round of outlooks. According to North Dakota State Climatologist Adnan Akuyz, the region has experienced lower–than–average precipitation over the past few seasons. This makes the soil more able to soak in moisture from melting snow. Experts say that even with the current…

Governor Burgum To Reimburse Xcel Energy For $37,000 Super Bowl Tickets

Burgum Says He Wants To Eliminate "Even The Perception of Any Conflict"

February 7, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Doug Burgum now says he will reimburse Xcel Energy $37,000 for Super Bowl tickets. The governor and first lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum watched the game at no cost from a suite provided by Xcel Energy at U.S. Bank Stadium. Burgum says in a statement he will pay back Xcel Energy “to eliminate even the perception of…

Dozens Arrested In Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Sting

14 Women Were Rescued From Sex Trafficking Situations

February 7, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A Super Bowl sex sting resulted in dozens of arrests in the Twin Cities. More than three dozen people are facing possible felony charges for attempting to solicit children for sex or for trafficking victims. 14 women were rescued from sex trafficking situations. 7 people were booked for sex trafficking and the promotion of prostitution. The sting…

Thissen Is Out of Race for Governor After Minnesota Caucuses

Democrat Walz And Republican Johnson Lead In Each Party But A Former Governor Could Shake Up The Race

February 7, 2018

TJ Nelson,

State Rep. Paul Thissen is dropping out of the Minnesota governor’s race after a poor showing in Tuesday night’s caucuses. The former House speaker was part of a crowded field of Democrats hoping to succeed Gov. Mark Dayton. But he finished at the bottom of a six-candidate field in the caucus straw poll, well behind U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, the…

State Representative Gets Out Of Hospital After Two-Vehicle Crash

Andrew Maragos Has Served Minot In State House Since The 1990's

February 7, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, ND — A state representative from Minot is out of the hospital after a crash last night near Larimore on Highway 2. Representative Andrew Maragos and another man were hurt in the two-vehicle crash sending both men to Altru in Grand Forks. Maragos hit a SUV driven by 33-year-old Travis Holt of Grand Forks after Holt crossed too close…