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Gov. Dayton Opposes National Anthem Protests, Says MN Vikings Did the Right Thing

Minnesota Vikings players and management stood with locked arms before their game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

September 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Dayton said he disagrees with professional athletes who sit or kneel during the national anthem. Minnesota Vikings players and management stood with locked arms before their game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dayton called that the appropriate response. Two Bucs players took a knee and at least 200 NFL players knelt, sat, stretched…

Rochester Man Arrested After Assault on Pregnant Women, Baby Dies

The baby died Sunday night at Mayo Clinic-Rochester Methodist

September 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ROCHESTER, Minn. — An infant delivered by emergency surgery following an assault on the mother has died. The baby died Sunday night at Mayo Clinic-Rochester Methodist. Police say the woman, who was 26 weeks pregnant, was attacked by her ex-boyfriend on Thursday. She suffered abdominal pains and drove herself to the hospital where the baby was delivered by c-section. Chaz…

Pig & The Pint Returning to Sanctuary Events Center

The Pig & The Pint will be held November 2 at Sanctuary Events Center

September 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — An annual celebration of bacon and booze is returning this fall. The Pig & The Pint will be held November 2 at Sanctuary Events Center. Locally-owned restaurants will get half of a hog, one week to prepare it and assigned a local brewery to collaborate on suds and swine pairings. Tickets for The Pig & The…

Bills Over Police Staffing of DAPL Protests Continue to Grow

The North Dakota Emergency Commission has borrowed an additional $5 million to cover law enforcement costs

September 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MORTON COUNTY, ND — North Dakota’s bill for police staffing of the Dakota Access pipeline protests continues to rise. The North Dakota Emergency Commission has borrowed an additional $5 million to cover law enforcement costs. That brings the total line of credit from the state-owned Bank of North Dakota to $39 million. The state is also expecting to get…

Homeland Security: North Dakota’s Election System Targeted in 2016

The Dept. of Homeland Security say the systems were targeted but not breached

September 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — There was an attack on North Dakota’s election systems in the summer of 2016. The Department of Homeland Security delivered that news to the Secretary of State’s office on Friday. They said the systems were targeted but not breached. North Dakota was among 21 states targeted last summer. Secretary of State Al Jaeger said he is…

“Kick Diabetes in the Face:” Hundreds Walk for a Type 1 Cure

Tens of thousands of dollars were raised by walkers to help research the disease

September 24, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Hundreds of family members and close friends walked with Type 1 Diabetes patients to show they are not alone. Parents at the JDRF walk at Scheels Arena said a diagnosis is a life changer. Rainy weather did not stop families from telling the world about a disease which hits close to home. “He was diagnosed with Type…

Bismarck Officer Finds Out He’s a Grandfather at Traffic Stop

He was initially pulled over for a "flickering tail light"

September 24, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A Bismarck officer pulled over in Fargo was expecting a ticket, but instead, he got a life changing surprise. The surprise was an ultrasound. His ticket accused him of driving like a grandpa because he officially is one. The court date listed on the Bismarck officer’s “ticket” is the due date for his grand-baby. He was initially…

Young Biker Confirmed Dead, Organs Being Donated

A 19-year-old from Texas hit and dragged underneath a car passed away from his injuries

September 24, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Police in Fargo confirm a young biker hit by a car and dragged for a block last week has passed away in the hospital. They told us 19-year-old Randy West of Texas died sometime on Saturday while being treated for his injuries at Sanford. It all started around 9:15 Tuesday night when 71-year-old Theodore Kleiman of Fargo…

Man Arrested For Drunk Driving After Crashing Into Stop Light

Police Want To Talk To Witnesses

September 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man was arrested for drunk driving after crashing into a stop light. The crash happened around 12:30 Sunday morning on the corner of South Washington Street and 32nd Avenue. Police say 36-year-old Joshua Vistad was checked out on scene and placed under arrest for DUI. Police want to talk to anyone who may…

Teen Shot In Leg While Duck Hunting With Fellow Teen

They Were In A Boat On North Union Lake

September 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — A teen was accidentally shot while duck hunting Saturday in Douglas County. The sheriff’s office says the 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old hunting partner were in a boat on North Union Lake. Investigators say the 17-year-old believed his shotgun was empty and put it in a case. He later leaned over the side of the boat…