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Fergie, Paramore to Headline ND State Fair’s Rock Concerts

Fergie is also wife to Minot-born award-winning actor Josh Duhamel

April 28, 2017

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MINOT, ND — Officials with the North Dakota State Fair have announced two rock shows for 2017…and one of them has become a favorite of the state. Eight-time Grammy award-winner Fergie is set to perform in Minot on Saturday, July 22nd. She’s well-known for her hits like “London Bridge” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry”. Fergie is also wife to…

Fargo’s Mayor Mahoney Releases Statement on Racist Posters Found Downtown

Mayor Mahoney called these posters discriminatory and divisive

April 28, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says discriminatory posters circulating downtown do not represent the people of the city. Earlier this week, posters signed by The Flyovers which showed white supremacist beliefs were seen in a back alley by Wurst Bier Hall. Mayor Mahoney called these posters discriminatory and divisive. He says they do not value the city’s…

West Fargo’s Berger Elementary Officials Investigating Suspicious Bites

The bites are small in size and neither person knows what may have bitten them

April 28, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo school officials are investigating after a staff member and student were both bit by something unknown. The bites are small in size and neither person knows what may have bitten them. School officials say they are consulting with a company to find the cause. Their Family Fun Night, scheduled for tonight, has been…

Rapid City Man Killed in Standoff with Police

Police say the man waved his gun at officers from an apartment window and refused commands

April 28, 2017

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RAPID CITY, SD — A man was shot and killed by an officer in a Rapid City standoff which started as a welfare check. Authorities say the 53-year-old man pointed a pistol at the first officer who arrived at his apartment. The officer retreated and called for backup. Police say the man waved his gun at officers from an apartment…

Prince’s Legendary “Purple Rain” to be Re-Released with New Music Added

Two remastered versions of the 1984 album will be released on June 23rd

April 28, 2017

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NATIONAL — Prince’s landmark album, “Purple Rain” is set to be re-released this summer with some never-before heard songs added. Two remastered versions of the 1984 album will be released on June 23rd. Prince was in the middle of preparing the release of the two-disc “Purple Rain Delux” set, which includes six unreleased tracks. An expanded edition will include…

Minnesota Congressman Announces Bid for Re-Election

Peterson has been a member of the House since 1991

April 28, 2017

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MINNESOTA — Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson announced he is running for re-election. The 7th district Democrat says he has $700,000 to use in his campaign efforts. Peterson has been a member of the House since 1991. Democrats need 24 more seats in the House to win a majority. Peterson won his previous election by just 52 percent. Categories: Business,…

Grand Forks Woman Cited After Fleeing Crash with Baby

Witness told police Jasmine Davis, who was allegedly driving one of the vehicles ran to a nearby apartment building with a baby

April 28, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks driver is ticketed after running from the scene of a crash with a baby and hiding at a nearby apartment building. Police responded to 13th Avenue Sound and South Columbia road where two vehicles had collided at an intersection. Witness told police Jasmine Davis, who was allegedly driving one of the vehicles…

Some Minnesotans Allowed to Purchase Firearms without Background Check

Permits in the state which expire on August 1st of 2019 or later fall under this change of rules

April 28, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesotans with permits to carry handguns are now able to buy firearms without background checks. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives determined Minnesota’s handgun permits satisfy requirements for federal background checks. Permits in the state which expire on August 1st of 2019 or later fall under this change of rules. The change only…

One Dead, One Hospitalized in West Fargo Fentanyl Spill

West Fargo officers arrived at 612 6th Street east last night after receiving a call of a fentanyl exposure

April 28, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo police are in the process of investigating a fatal fentanyl exposure. West Fargo officers arrived at 612 6th Street east last night after receiving a call for help. When police arrived on scene, they found two males who were unresponsive. After life-saving measures were attempted, one male was transported to the hospital and the second…

Update: 19 Year Old West Fargo Man Dead

19 year old Alexander Hirn of West Fargo was pronounced dead at the scene.

April 28, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo Police issued a statement saying they were called to 612 6th Street East at 5:20 p.m., on April 27, 2017. Life saving measures were attempted on two males. One was transported by ambulance, his condition is unknown. 19 year old Alexander Hirn of West Fargo was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say evidence…