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West Fargo Mayor Goes Pink; How You Can Help Support ‘Real Men Wear Pink”

As a cancer survivor himself, Mattern says it is important for us as a community to come together and support one another

October 18, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Mayor Rich Mattern is one of the many men supporting breast cancer through his Real Men Wear Pink Campaign and now he’s making some colorful changes. He added one bright pink streak to his hair for every $1,000 dollars raised and if he reaches $5,000, he will color all of his hair pink. As a cancer…

Newly-Renovated NDSCS Campus Safer and More Attractive for Prospective Students

The campus in Wahpeton recently completed a two-year, $13.3 million dollar renovation

October 18, 2017

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WAHPETON, N.D. — The North Dakota State College of Science recently completed a renovation project on its Wahpeton campus. The $13 million project took two years to complete and replaced five miles of pipes and sewers. The project also repaired and replaced several campus streets and pedestrian walkways. College officials say the project will go a long way to make…

A Public Art Piece is Unveiled Downtown and Yes, You Can Take a Selfie

the project cost $10,000 and supports local art

October 18, 2017

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FARGO, ND — There’s a new spot in town where the Fargo Park District encourages you to take plenty of selfies. The Park District and the F-M Convention and Visitors Bureau teamed up to unveil a public art piece downtown. Each group contributed $5,000 to the project, which supports local art. They wanted an artist who could capture the spirit of…

Governor Burgum Secures $2 Million in Federal Money for Naloxone Training

The grant will be used to train people on how to use Naloxone and administer it to someone suffering an overdose

October 18, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Burgum says he has secured a $2 million dollar federal grant to help reduce opioid overdose deaths in North Dakota. Burgum signed an executive order in September, allowing government agencies to work with law enforcement and tribal governments to make Naloxone available to first responders, opioid users and their families. The grant will be used…

Fargo Police Warn Two Sex Offenders Have New Addresses

October 18, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department wants you to know about a new address for a level three sex offender. Charles Carrington, Jr., 49, is now living at 735 14th Street North in Fargo. Carrington is a high-risk sex offender and is a lifetime registrant. Carrington was convicted in 2006 of sexual abuse of a minor. His victim was…

California Man Sentenced for Transporting More than Half a Million Dollars in Marijuana Across ND

Miller said he was on his way to Illinois with the load

October 18, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — The California man, who was arrested during a traffic stop in North Dakota for having nearly 200 pounds of marijuana, has been sentenced. Harold Miller, 71, of Sacramento, California will serve one year in prison on felony and misdemeanor drug possession charges. Miller was arrested following a traffic stop on I-94 near Bismarck. In his vehicle, he…

Fargo Man Sentenced in Mapleton Gas Station Sex Assault Case

Ali was convicted on five felony counts, including gross sexual imposition

October 18, 2017

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CASS COUNTY, ND — The Fargo man who sexually assaulted an employee of a Mapleton gas station has been sentenced. Abdulrahman Ali, 37, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison. Ali was convicted on five felony counts, including gross sexual imposition. Authorities say Ali entered Gordy’s Travel Plaza in Mapleton, attacked the woman employee by punching and kicking…

Hay Bale Fire Shuts Down Lanes of I-94

The driver disconnected the cab from the trailers

October 18, 2017

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GLADSTONE, ND — A hay bale fire shuts down part of I-94 near Gladstone. The Highway Patrol says a semi was traveling on I-94 about three miles east of Gladstone when the driver realized his cargo of hay bales were on fire. The driver disconnected the cab from the trailers. The patrol says the westbound lanes near the Taylor…

How the Metro is Battling the Opioid Epidemic

The Fargo Police Department says their priority is arresting the people bringing the drugs to the metro

October 17, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Last year, 23 people died from opioids in Cass County. This year, through September there have been nine. The numbers seem to be decreasing in the metro, but the epidemic is still affecting hundreds. Solving a problem as big as the opioid epidemic is not simple. “The medical folks are dealing with the issues of drugs and…

City and Business Leaders Share Ideas to Improve Downtown Areas in North Dakota

The seventh annual North Dakota Downtown Conference began Tuesday at the Sanctuary Events Center

October 17, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — City and business leaders from across North Dakota arrived in Fargo for a conference aimed at improving downtown areas across the state. Organizers hope that the conference will lead to economic development for all towns in the state – both big and small. The seventh annual North Dakota Downtown Conference has begun at the Sanctuary Events Center…