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West Fargo Police Lieutenant, Former Chief Candidate Resigns

It has been a rocky year for the force

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — A candidate for the top job at the West Fargo Police Department has decided to resign three months after he didn’t get the job. Lieutenant Duane Sall turned in his resignation early last month after 25 years with the department. In his resignation letter, Sall said it was in the best interest of his family,…

Fargo City Commission Approves Downtown Master Plan

Fargo's Downtown Infocus blueprint has been designed to provide recommendations for the next 100 years

December 5, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo City Commission has approved the downtown master plan, which means change is in store. “Downtown is great already and so this is really just about taking it to that next level,” said Nicole Crutchfield, a planning administrator with the City of Fargo. Fargo’s Downtown Infocus blueprint has been designed to provide recommendations for the next…

Metroflex Gym Teams Up with Golden Drive’s Christmas Gift Event

The Owner says he now has five kids of his own and he always wants to help out the area's homeless kids anyway he can

December 5, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A local gym is giving back to children in need for the holidays. Metroflex Gym Fargo is collecting any unopened toys to give to the Golden Drive for Homeless Kids’ Christmas Gift Event. The owner, John Ostos, says he wanted to get involved for the third year in a row because he grew up in a poverty-stricken…

Bernie’s Wines and Liquors Discounting Spirits for Holiday Spirit

Both locations of Bernie's in Fargo and West Fargo are accepting donations

December 5, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A local business is looking to lend a helping hand this holiday season. Bernie’s Wines and Liquors is asking customers to bring in nonperishable food items in exchange for 10% off your purchase. They have partnered up with Great Plains Food Bank and are accepting donations until December 20th. The manager says it’s important to give back…

North Dakota Lawmakers Hire Colorado-Based Firm for Revenue Forecasts

The eight-member panel includes majority and minority leaders

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota leaders are getting a second opinion on revenue forecasts. The Legislative Revenue Advisory Committee has decided to hire Colorado-based analysts and consultants IHS Inc. The eight-member panel includes majority and minority leaders. State budget analysts and Moody’s Analytics have been working together for nearly two decades on the revenue forecasts. But they’ve missed projections by…

Great Plains Food Bank Pop-Up Truck Making a Stop in Hillsboro

Anyone in need of food assistance in the community or neighboring communities is welcome to attend and receive food at no cost

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HILLSBORO, ND — Trucks supplying free fresh fruit, vegetables, meats and more will be in Hillsboro on Friday. It’s part of the Great Plains Food Bank Pop-up Perishable Food Program. The above picture is from their pop-up visit to Moorhead High School in August. Anyone in need of food assistance in the community or neighboring communities is welcome to…

Money Talks: Tax Reform Reaction

What a major piece of legislation on the horizon could mean for your investments.

December 5, 2017

Emily Welker,

The Republicans in the Senate finally managed to do what the party’s been talking about for so long: pass a whomping-big piece of legislation that will change the financial lives of every single one of us living in the United States. We’re talking about the tax reform bill, of course, and while the House and the Senate versions still have…

First Blast of Winter 2017 Hits the Region Hard

As the hours tick by, Fargo Public Works has been keeping a close eye on the conditions

December 4, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The first blizzard of the season has affected everyone from students and local drivers to professional truckers. “It was just crazy the rest of the day,” said West Fargo senior, Matthew Jahnke. “Once the announcement came out, kids were just, like bouncing off the walls.” It also prevented people from finishing their journeys on the road. “Running…

Family of Savanna Greywind Joining the Search for Missing Fort Berthold Woman

She was last seen on the evening of October 24 leaving a restaurant in New Town

December 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NEW TOWN, ND — Savanna Greywind’s parents joined the search over the weekend for a missing woman from Fort Berthold, North Dakota. Joe Greywind and Norberta LaFontaine-Greywind say they know how difficult it is for the family of Olivia Lone Bear. She was last seen on the evening of October 24 leaving a restaurant in New Town. Ground, air and…

Fugitive Arrested Near Larimore After FBI Tip Leads to Police Chase

He was spotted just north of the city that evening and a high-speed pursuit began

December 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

LARIMORE, ND — A tip from the FBI about a wanted federal fugitive set off a chase near Larimore. Authorities were alerted on Friday that Dakota Charboneau was headed from Grand Forks to Larimore. He was spotted just north of the city that evening and a high-speed pursuit began. He was trailed by officers from seven agencies for about an…