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Sen. John Hoeven Endorses Judge Kavanaugh, Supports Bipartisan Defense Spending Bill

Senators Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp Both Voted For Military Spending Bill

August 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) & Judge Brett KavanaughWASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Hoeven says Judge Brett Kavanaugh is highly qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. He gave his endorsement shortly after meeting with President Trump’s latest nominee. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is scheduled to meet Kavanaugh on August 15th. Both senators also announced that they voted for the bipartisan National…

North Dakota State Fair Ends With Announcement Of Acts For 2019

The nine-day event drew 318,348 people, the second-highest total in the 53 years of the fair

August 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Tim McGraw & Rascal FlattsMINOT, N.D. — The North Dakota State Fair in Minot just ended over the weekend, but two big acts for next summer have already been announced. Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts will headline the 2019 North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma announced the acts during the Dierks Bentley concert on Friday night….

Woman Accused of Bogus Native American Adoptions Turns Herself In

Betty Jo Krenz of Woodworth is accused of taking money for adoptions and never following through

August 1, 2018

TJ Nelson,

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. — A Jamestown area woman wanted for bogus adoptions of Native American children has turned herself in. 47-year-old Betty Jo Krenz of Woodworth is accused of taking money for adoptions and never following through. Several families say she used her background as a Spirit Lake social worker to produce phony adoption papers. Krenz told one woman that…

Suspect In Standoff Now Charged With Murder

Forty-nine-year-old Ronald Wootan was charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting death Tuesday of James Pochant

August 1, 2018

Site Staff,

Ronald WootanROLETTE, N.D. – A Rolette man charged with attempted murder after shooting at police during an 8-hour standoff in the town is now accused of killing another man before the standoff. Forty-nine-year-old Ronald Wootan was charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting death Tuesday of James Pochant. Wootan’s bond was set at $1 million. Wootan also faces felony charges…

A&E Network Cooks With One of North Dakota’s Top Crops

"Food Quest" is filming three segments on soybeans

July 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.– One of North Dakota’s top crops is headed to the A&E Network this fall. It may seem pretty simple at first, but soybeans can be used in recipes both sweet and savory. “It’s so versatile, from a canned product to a frozen product, to shelf staple products,” The Soyfoods Council executive director Linda Funk said. “So, you can…

“Take Back Tuesday” Gives People Reason to Donate Unused Prescriptions

Tuesday marked the second "Take Back Tuesday" of the year

July 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People had the chance to drop off their unwanted prescriptions and medication outside of Fargo Cass Public Health. Tuesday marked the second “Take Back Tuesday” event put on by Fargo Cass Public Health this year. Last month’s collection brought in more than 140 pounds of unused medication. With another event in the books, staff members say there are…

St. Thomas Woman Celebrates 29 Years Working at Local Cafe

Bonnie Lunde cooks for the entire town with a staff of two

July 31, 2018

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ST. THOMAS, N.D. — Bonnie Lunde and the menu both haven’t changed at the St. Thomas Cafe over the last 29 years. She wakes up at 4:30 a.m. Monday through Friday to serve the whole town with a staff of only two. Her signature turkey legs, gravy and potatoes are what people really look forward to the most though. It’s only…

St. Thomas Celebrates Town of the Year Victory

They played trivia and were presented an award

July 31, 2018

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ST. THOMAS, N.D. — This evening the St. Thomas community gathered at the fire house for dinner and a live weather broadcast of our 6 o’clock news. KVRR reporter Danielle Church talked to people there to find out what Town of the Year means to them. There’s a certain spirit in St. Thomas you can’t shake. “Living in Duluth, we lived…

Town of the Year St. Thomas Has Friendly Atmosphere While Preserving Its History

July 31, 2018

Max Mueller,

ST. THOMAS, N.D. – St. Thomas is a town of just over 300 people in the northern end of the Red River Valley. Population wise it’s about half of what it was 60 years ago. “We had a Chevrolet dealer across the street there, an International dealer, a John Deere dealer, three good profitable bars I think. People were thirsty then,”…

Teenager Gets Stuck in Mud While Swimming in Sheyenne River

The boy was able to get out of the muddy current on his own power

July 31, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A 17–year–old South Fargo boy got stuck in the mud while swimming in the Sheyenne River Tuesday morning. He was going for a swim with his dog around 9:30 am on Tuesday, but he ended up getting caught in the muddy current. A West Fargo Police Officer happened to be driving down Sheyenne Street when the boy…