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Two People Displaced After Fire at West Fargo Apartment

Fire Crews say the fan overheated and dropped to the floor while burning

September 29, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, ND — Two people are without a home after a bathroom ceiling fan started a fire in a West Fargo apartment. Fire crews say they were called to the fire at 123 Main Avenue in West Fargo at about 5:30 this morning. They say the fan overheated and dropped to the floor while burning. Firefighters were able…

Rebuilding a Home of Hope: Habitat for Humanity Building Home on Site of Officer Moszer Shooting

It's the address officers responded to on the night of February 11th, 2016...the night an 11 hour standoff left Officer Jason Moszer dead from a gunshot wound

September 29, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A new home is being built in Fargo at 309 9th Avenue. “Having that forever home is something that I’ve wanted to give my children ever since I had my first–born,” said Danielle John, the new homeowner. But it’s not just any home. This is an address that will forever be ingrained in the history of Fargo….

Greywind Family Retains High-Powered Attorney, Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

The Greywinds have hired Gloria Allred as their attorney in the murder case of Savanna Greywind

September 29, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Brooke Crews was back in court. Crews and William Hoehn are charged with the disappearance and murder of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind. Greywind’s family has also retained a high-powered attorney. “In count one, you’re charged with conspiracy to commit murder. In count two, you’re charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping,” Judge Frank Racek said. “In count three, you’re charged…

Dress for Success: Empowerment, Confidence and Getting What You Want

From head to heels, these are the outfits Dress for Success uses to help women excel at their job interviews

September 28, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — For many of the models at the Attire to Inspire fashion show, entering the workforce had obstacles. Not only did they land jobs, they’re helping inspire other women to gain the confidence needed to spark their careers. From head to heels, these are the outfits Dress for Success uses to help women excel at their job interviews….

Fargo South Teacher Wins State’s Top Honor for Educators

Leah Juelke, an ESL Teacher, won the 2018 North Dakota Teacher of the Year Award

September 28, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A Fargo South teacher has won the highest award for an educator in North Dakota. Her work gave a voice to New American students’ struggles in their native countries and their immigration to the U–S. Teaching can be a thankless profession at times; however, the Teacher of the Year Award is written into North Dakota law because…

Police Nab Suspect After Attempted Robbery at Grand Forks C-Store

It is unclear if he had a weapon

September 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man is behind bars after attempting to rob Cenex on Gateway Drive. Police said 22-year-old Robert Smith Jr. entered the store around 3:45 this afternoon and demanded money. The clerk refused and Smith fled. It is unclear if he had a weapon. Employees followed Smith and he was arrested by officers a few…

Davies Students Get Up Close and Personal at Forest River Nature Park

Students recorded wildlife behavior and plant data which will be shared with Audubon Dakota

September 28, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Environmental Science students are taking class outside to help our parks. More than 30 Davies students spent the morning restoring habitats at Forest River Nature Park in Fargo. They planted seeds, checked the river’s water quality and got a guided tour of the park’s birds. Students recorded wildlife behavior and plant data which will be shared with…

Free Pancake Day at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery!

The company is asking its guests to consider making a donation to G–K–T–W after enjoying their short stack of buttermilk pancakes.

September 28, 2017

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FARGO, ND — To show support for Give Kids The World Village, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is celebrating its Free Pancake Day. The company is asking its guests to consider making a donation to G–K–T–W after enjoying their short stack of buttermilk pancakes. It’s a nonprofit resort in Central Florida that gives children with life–threatening illnesses and their families an…

Dakota Access Pipeline Makes $15 Million Donation to Help with Protest Costs

The state has approved $43 million in loans to cover the costs of the pipeline protests

September 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Governor Burgum has announced a major donation by Dakota Access Pipeline to help with costs incurred during the protests. The governor said the pipeline company wired $15 million to the state-owned Bank of North Dakota this afternoon to help pay down loans taken out by the Department of Emergency Services. The state has approved $43 million…

Senate Approves Judge Ralph Erickson to Serve on 8th U.S. Circuit Court

He was nominated by President Trump and introduced to the Judiciary Committee by Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven

September 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate has overwhelmingly approved Judge Ralph Erickson of Fargo to serve on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He was nominated by President Trump and introduced to the Judiciary Committee by Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven. “It’s really great that his daughter Elizabeth could be here to see it,” said Sen. Hoeven. “Thank you Senator and…