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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Diabetes Alert Day: Are You at Risk?

FARGO, N.D. -- American Diabetes Association is sounding the alarm about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in adults. Diabetes Alert Day is held on the last Tuesday of March every…

Minnesota Wineries Suing Over State Grape Restrictions

  MINNESOTA -- Two Minnesota wineries are suing the state to try to overturn a law that requires them to make their products with a majority of grapes grown in Minnesota. The operators say the state Farm Wineries Act unconstitutionally…

Dance Marathon at Concordia Needs Your Pennies

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Dance Marathon, a nationwide movement involving college students who raise money through dancing, games and entertainment, is stirring up a war at Concordia. The college is hosting its first…

Gov. Burgum Vetoes Measure Limiting Governor Employee Bonuses

  BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has vetoed a measure that would limit employee bonuses from the governor. Burgum said the bill "places unprecedented and intentional restrictions'' on a governor's ability to recruit and retain key employees. It was Burgum's…

Woodley Takes Plea Deal in DAPL Case

  MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- One of the most famous Dakota Access pipeline protesters has reached a plea deal. Actress Shailene Woodley has agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. She was scheduled to stand trial this Friday. If…

Planned Parenthood Rally Outside Rep. Kevin Cramer's Office

FARGO, N.D. -- Protesters attempted to deliver a petition to Representative Kevin Cramer's office in Fargo, urging him to vote against de-funding Planned Parenthood. They're seen dressed head to toe in pink rallying in defense of the organization. The Trump…

Great Rides Gears Up for Season Opener

FARGO, N.D. -- Great Rides Bike Share is busy prepping for its third season of operation in Fargo. Workers are busy installing 11 stations and doing final testing to make sure the…

President Trump Approves Construction of Keystone XL Pipeline

  NATIONAL -- Construction on the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline was officially approved by the Trump administration. This reverses President Obama's previous decision to block construction on the pipeline which feeds oil from Canada to a network of other…

Fargo's Feathered Friends

After sweeping urban areas of the country over the past few years, backyard chicken keeping could be coming to Fargo. After identifying some seemingly contradictory elements of city ordinance regarding keeping the birds…

Live Long and Prosper

Emily and Adam remind you every morning to donate blood. The folks at United Blood Services are wrestling with some serious shortages in our local blood supply, and they're asking for your help…

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