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Community Decks Out in Holiday Costumes for Jingle Bell 5K

more than $34,000 was raised for the Arthitis Foundation of North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — People dressed up in their best Christmas-themed costumes to run in the Jingle Bell 5K. The run is one of the longest running 5K race in the United States and all proceeds go to the Arthritis Foundation of North Dakota. Runners raised more than $34,000 to help find a cure for arthritis. Santa and his sleigh also made…

Playoffs Begin for Bison, Fans Must Watch Their Team in Other Ways

some people went to bars, some people went tailgating as usual

FARGO, N.D. — Have you ever not been able to watch a TV show because it wasn’t on a channel you have? That was the reality for some Bison fans this afternoon. There’s not a Bison Saturday when Jon Onstead isn’t tailgating at the Fargodome with his wife and kids. “It’s such a nice family atmosphere. We’ve had so much fun…

Sprinkler System Puts Out Fire at Fargo Apartment Building, Several Units Left with Water Damage

the fire started in a kitchen of a fourth floor apartment

FARGO, N.D. — A fire at a south Fargo apartment building has left at least three people without a home. The fire started in the kitchen of a fourth floor apartment of the Metropolitan Building, located on the 4400 block of Calico Drive South. Firefighters say everyone was able to get out safely and a group of sprinklers put out the…

Minnesota DNR Advises Ice Anglers to be Cautious this Winter Season

warmer weather keeps thawing the ice out

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The warmer weather certainly hasn’t stopped people from ice fishing this year. Minnesota’s Department of Resources is reminding everyone to proceed with caution. Ice anglers say they need to get back out on the lakes soon to feel the rush they’ve been waiting for all year long. “I mean you get out there and you drop a…

League of Women Voters Explains Benefits of DACA Program to F-M Community

many people were concerned the American dream will no longer be attainable

FARGO, N.D. — The League of Women Voters hosted a free event on helping people understand what the end of the DACA program means for many people in the area. The event was held at the Kringen Lodge at the Sons of Norway and featured an immigration lawyer to speak on the national debate over President Trump’s rescinding of the DACA…

NDSU Hosts Sixth Annual Northern Plains BEST Robotics Regional Championship

more than 600 students from around the country competed

FARGO, N.D. — More than 600 middle school and high school students from around the United States put their robotic skills to the test at the Northern Plains BEST Robotics Regional Championship. Thirty-two teams designed and built a robot to rescue a mannequin and remove hazardous chemicals from a burning building. They then had to put out the fire. Aside from…

Breckenridge Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder

A sentencing date has not been set

  CASS COUNTY, ND — The Breckenridge man, who was arrested at a West Fargo Motel in March of 2016, has been found guilty. Jan Wangstad, 39, has been found guilty of attempted murder for an armed standoff at the Rodeway Inn. Wangstad was staying at the West Fargo motel when authorities were called because witnesses say he was acting…

Conservative Street Art Group Adds Groping Sen. Franken to L.A. Billboard

As for the photos, he says he doesn't remember all of them but he may have "crossed a line" for some women

LOS ANGELES — The photo of Senator Franken allegedly groping news anchor Leeann Tweeden in 2006 was spotted on a billboard in Los Angeles. The billboard was put up in the Palms neighborhood Thursday morning but was removed only hours later. A conservative street art group, who goes by the name “UnsavoryAgents” claimed responsibility for the display. A spokesperson for…

West Acres Food Court Loses Third Restaurant

Two other vacancies remain, formally held by Ole and Lena's pizza and Taco John's

  FARGO, ND — A third restaurant in the West Acres Food Court has closed down. Johnny Rockets remained closed when the food court opened for business at 11 a.m. Friday. There was a sign posted, saying they were sorry for the inconvenience but the restaurant would be closed for business. It remains unknown if it will re-open in the…

Corporal Chris Hutton Announces Run for Grand Forks County Sheriff

Along with two decades with the department, Hutton spent 19 years with the army national guard

  GRAND FORKS, ND — A 20-year veteran of the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department, who returned to serve his community after losing part of his leg, is now running for Grand Forks Sheriff. Corporal Chris Hutton announced his candidacy. Along with two decades with the department, Hutton spent 19 years with the Army National Guard. In 2006, Hutton lost…