A New Telescope for the Final Frontier
FARGO, N.D. -- From the satellite to the space shuttle, exploration in the world above has often been of key interest to scientists and a new tool is helping us…
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U.S. Ag Department Expects Soybean Crops at Record Level in North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA -- The U.S Agriculture Department says soybeans are expected to be planted at a record high level in North Dakota. A recent survey found that more farmers are…
North Dakota House Gives "Do Pass" Recommendation on Medical Marijuana
BISMARCK, N.D. -- A North Dakota House committee has given a "do pass'' recommendation on new rules governing the use of medical marijuana. The measure is expected to go to the full House on Tuesday. A big sticking point is…
Gov. Dayton Skeptical on Republican Plan for Lower Health Insurance in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Democratic Gov. Dayton says he has concerns about a $542 million Republican plan to lower health insurance costs for Minnesotans but he won't veto it. Dayton says he'll let the plan become law without his…
Teachers Needed in Northern Minnesota
School districts across Minnesota are struggling to hire and retain teachers. The superintendent of the Kittson Central district says schools in the rural, northern part of the state have struggled harder than ever to fill open jobs in the past…
Heitkamp: Grand Forks Could be Vital for National Security
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- U.S Senator Heidi Heitkamp, Grand Forks leaders and Russian experts are talking about ways the city can keep the United States safe. A CNN report says…
Three Teams, 500+ Pills, One Snapchat Deception Leads to Six Arrests in Joint ND-MN Drug Bust
POLK COUNTY, Minn. -- Authorities in North Dakota and Minnesota have arrested six people after following the trail of fentanyl laced oxycodone pills in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Cody Stengl, 19, 20-year-old Robert Powell, 19-year-old Benjamin Gottberg, 22-year-old…
Reunion and Renewal: 28th Annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow
If you've never been to a powwow before, you're missing out. If you have been and don't go this weekend, you'll be missing all your friends. Committee member Jered Pigeon and…
"Half of it is Gone": UND Students React to Program Cuts on Campus
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- News of the women's hockey team getting cut at UND has shocked students on campus. Many players on the women's hockey team have expressed disappointment and…
Hundreds Help Feed the Hungry at the Great Plains Food Bank's Annual Chef's Gala
FARGO, N.D. -- Hundreds of people from area businesses gathered to help feed thousands of hungry people across the Valley. They're all giving back with the 19th Annual Chef's Gala and Auction.…
West Acres Mall Presents "Spring Expressions"
FARGO, N.D. -- West Acres Mall is hoping you'll get some pep in your step by stopping by their Spring Expressions pop-up art showcase. The showcase is in the former New York…
Minnesota Based Land O'Lakes Purchases Vermont Creamery
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. -- Minnesota-based Land O' Lakes has purchased Vermont Creamery. The company will continue to make goat cheese, cultured butter and fresh dairy in Websterville, Vermont. Co-founders Allison Hooper and Bob Reese said the company has experienced…
Sen. Hoeven Wants Quick Vote on President Trump's Pick for Ag Secretary
WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved President Trump's pick for agriculture secretary. In his confirmation hearing last week, former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue stressed that he has worked…
Sen. Heitkamp to Vote for President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat, says she "will" vote for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee. She was the target of an ad by the NRA to vote in his favor. "President Trump chose a pro-gun judge for…
Bismarck Oral Surgeon Suspended
BISMARCK, N.D. -- An oral surgeon in Bismarck has temporarily closed her practice after being suspended. The North Dakota Board of Medical Examiners issued an emergency suspension for Dr. Mansureh Iravani. She has a solo practice at Oral Surgery…
Gov. Burgum Wins First Veto on Salary Bonuses
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has won his first veto fight with the GOP-led Legislature. The North Dakota Senate has voted 33-13 to sustain Burgum's rejection of a bill that limits a governor's ability to set salary bonuses for…
Former West Fargo Police Chief's Personal Information Leaked with Personnel Records
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- West Fargo is providing its former police chief with credit monitoring. A city spokesperson says Michael Reitan alerted them that some of his personal information was released in documents given to media organizations. The spokesperson says…
Petition Circulating to Recall Fargo Commissioner Piepkorn
FARGO, N.D. -- The group "We Are Fargo" hosted a signing of the petition to recall Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. Volunteers were at Red Raven Espresso Parlor. They are setting up at…
Three Storm Chasers Killed in Crash While Chasing Texas Tornado
DICKENS COUNTY, TX -- Three storm chasers are dead after colliding at an intersection while chasing a tornado in Dickens County, Texas. Police say Kelley Williamson, 57, and Randall Yarnall, 55, two storm chasers who were contractors with the…
Midco Selects Fargo as its First "Gig City"
FARGO, N.D. -- People will soon be able to experience the fastest internet speeds they've ever seen. Midco has selected Fargo to become the first city among many that will receive its…
Gov. Burgum Trying to Make Good on Giving Back His Salary
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has made some progress on his campaign pledge to give back his salary. Senate budget writers have accepted an amendment by Burgum that would pay him only $1 a year. The full Senate still…
Gov. Burgum's Veto on Staff Salary Bonuses Headed for Override
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum's first veto is headed for an override in the state legislature. The House voted 84 to 7 to override the governor's veto of a bill that limits his ability to set salary bonuses for…
Minnesota Attorney: Prostitution Ring the "Uber of Sex Trafficking"
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Minn. -- A Washington County, Minnesota attorney calls it "the Uber of sex trafficking". Four Chinese nationals have been charged with a prostitution ring that stretched from the Twin Cities into Fargo-Moorhead, the oil patch and included…
Iron Eyes Makes Plea on Riot Charges in Morton County
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- An American Indian activist accused of inciting a riot during the Dakota Access protests has pleaded not guilty. Chase Iron Eyes and 73 others were arrested February 1 after setting up teepees on land that…
Experts Say Permit or No Permit, Learning Firearm Safety is Key
FARGO, N.D. -- Although the new concealed carry law doesn't require a permit, many people believe that it is important to know how to properly handle a firearm. Being properly trained…
Local Golf Clubs Open for the Season
HAWLEY, Minn. -- Golf clubs are out and swings are in full force. The weather was just right for Hawley Golf & Country Club to open back up for business. A "balmy"…
Construction Underway at Fargo's Bison Turf
FARGO, N.D. -- After being mostly destroyed by a massive fire, the Bison Turf is starting to take shape. Crews finished tearing down the parts of the building that won't be…
Local Farmers Urged to Take Precautions Against Bird Flu
FARGO, N.D. -- The North Dakota Department of Health is urging local farmers to take precautions as the list of states with the bird flu grows. Georgia has just been added to…
ND Oil Patch Cities See Drop in Population
DICKINSON, N.D. -- The population is dropping in at least two oil patch cities in North Dakota. The number of people living in Dickinson and Williston dropped about three percent last year. The exodus of people is largely due…
ND Lawmakers Debating on Reduced Funding for Homeless Shelters
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Lawmakers are considering reducing funding for homeless shelters around North Dakota. The state Legislature has given $2 million and $1.5 million the past two years in one-time funding for the North Dakota Homeless Grant. This year,…
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