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BBB of MN & ND Releases Top Scams for Regional and National Consumers

In 2018 alone, more than 900 consumers filed reports in Minnesota and North Dakota on the BBB's Scam Tracker

March 6, 2019

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The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is shedding some light on 2018’s top 10 scams for both our area and the entire U.S. In 2018 alone, more than 900 consumers filed reports in Minnesota and North Dakota on the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker. Nearly 20 percent of those scams included online purchases. “One of the big…

South Fargo Neighborhood Flooded

March 6, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Flooding is making driving difficult on the 1000 block of 21st Street South in Fargo. Our crew at the scene says the water is shin deep. We reached out to police to see if traffic will be rerouted or if any roads will be blocked off and have not heard back. We’ll bring you more information as…

More NDSU Graduates Taking Jobs in North Dakota, Minnesota

NDSU's Career Center says the recent class's median salary is nearly $50,000

March 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A higher number of students from North Dakota State University have landed jobs in both Minnesota and North Dakota. A recent report from the NDSU Career Center says that 56% of graduates employed after college have jobs in North Dakota, while 31% work in Minnesota. Nearly 80% of those who come from North Dakota stayed in the Peace…

“Lucky for Life” Winning Ticket Sold In Fargo

Meanwhile, $1.5 Billion "Mega Millions" Winner Comes Forward in South Carolina But Remains Anonymous

March 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Someone is holding a Lucky for Life lottery ticket that was bought in Fargo. The state lottery says the ticket matched five white balls in the Monday night drawing. The ticket was sold at Cash Wise Foods on 13th Avenue South. The winner has the option of annuity payments of $25,000 a year for up to 20 years…

Gov. Burgum Signs Bill Removing Minimum Sentences For Certain Drug-Related Offenses

It's the first bill he has signed of the 2019 Legislative Session

March 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Doug Burgum has signed the first bill of the 2019 legislative session. The bill removes mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug-related offenses. It removes the mandatory minimum sentencing requirement for repeat offenses for manufacturing or delivering controlled substances, or possession with intent to manufacturer or deliver. The bill does not change the class of conviction. It takes…

High Risk Sex Offender Moves To New Home in Fargo

March 6, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Police Department wants you to know of a high risk sex offender who moved to a new location. 28-year-old John Bussert is living at 2125 9th Avenue South. He was convicted in 2013 of Luring Minor by Computer. Bussert requested nude photos of a 13-year-old girl and asked her to engage in sexual acts through Facebook….

Grand Forks Police Asking For Information on Runaway Reported Missing Last Month

March 6, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Grand Forks Police is asking for help finding a runaway reported missing February 4th. Brizza Bouvette’s family says they believe she’s with people familiar to her. Some possible places she may be going are Fargo, Jamestown, Minot or Dickinson. Police say there’s no indication she is in danger. Anyone with information on where Brizza may be is asked…

U.S. Wildlife Officials Planning to Lift Protections for Gray Wolves

Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt was expected to announce the proposal during a Wednesday speech before a wildlife conference in Denver.

March 6, 2019

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) _ U.S. wildlife officials plan to lift protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48 states, a move certain to re-ignite the legal battle over a predator that’s rebounding in some regions but absent in others. Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt was expected to announce the proposal during a Wednesday speech before a wildlife conference in Denver….

Local Man Honored with F-M Ambulance Citizens Lifesaving Award

Joe Kraft Earned the Honor after helping to save his wife's life

March 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The morning of February 7th, 2019 started just like any other for Joe and Renae Kraft. That is, until the unexpected occurred. “We got up in the morning. She was feeding the little dog and I was feeding the big dog and she just fell over backwards,” Joe Kraft said. Renae had a heart attack. It was…

The Chamber Works to Erase Mental Health Stigmas in the Workplace

The entire event centered on the goal for creating an inclusive work environment

March 5, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Employers in the community are learning to create a more inclusive work environment for people facing mental and behavioral health issues with The Chamber’s monthly Eggs & Issues event. “The idea is to give people that work in this every day, people that have gone through some of their own issues themselves, to help our audience understand…