Harry Potter Week at Wags Stay N Play
Wags Stay N Play is hosting another fun week for their dogs. Wags Stay N Play is a boarding school and daycare in Moorhead for both cats…
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HIRED Job Fair Helps People Find Their New Career
Prospective employees met with companies looking to fill empty positions at the HIRED Job Fair. The event is the largest of its kind in the area and was co–sponsored by Preference…
Governor Burgum Calling for Deeper Cuts of State's Budget
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is calling for deeper cuts in the state budget than suggested by his predecessor. His proposal to lawmakers includes another $159 million in spending reductions. Burgum's plan makes another $31 million cut to higher…
Water Main Breaks Slow Morning Commute
Multiple water main breaks in Fargo slowed down the trip to work and school for many this morning. Firefighters responded to this break on 9th Avenue South near Century 10 and a number of hotels at 5:30 am. Water from…
DAPL Construction Company Asking Court to Block Army Corps Study
The company building the Dakota Access oil pipeline wants a federal judge to block the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from launching a full environmental study of the pipeline's disputed crossing in North Dakota. Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners has…
Man Gets Plea Deal in 2016 West Fargo Motel Standoff
A plea deal and sentence for the man involved in an armed standoff at a West Fargo motel last March. Jan-Michel Wangstad, 38, pleaded guilty to terrorizing, reckless endangerment, illegal possession of a firearm, criminal mischief and possession of…
Are You a Gmail User? Don't Get Tricked by the Latest Scam
An email scam is targeting Gmail users and it's so clever, even those who think they are tech savvy and safe on the internet are falling for it. How is it happening? The scammers get you first...and then attack your…
Warm Weather Doesn't Dampen the Spirits at the Blizzard Bash
Parents and kids of ages celebrated a day off and enjoyed some winter fun. The Fargo Park District and the West Fargo Park District worked together and hosted the annual Blizzard Bash…
Wells Fargo to Close 400 Bank Branches Nationwide
There may be more fallout from Wells Fargo's fake account scandal from 2016. The banking giant announces they are closing 400 branches nationwide after the company closed down at least 84 branches in 2016. Officials say the closures will…
Reitan Won't Return as Police Chief of West Fargo
West Fargo Police Chief Mike Reitan will not be returning to his job according to the mayor. Reitan was placed on administrative leave on Friday after a special meeting between the mayor, commissioners and city officials. Mayor Mattern says…
Bison Turf Owner Gets Permit to Begin Nearly Million Dollar Rebuild Project
The owner of an iconic Fargo bar, heavily damaged by fire last summer, has finally received a permit to rebuild. Pete Sabo says he was determined to rebuild the Bison Turf near NDSU after the July 22 fire which…
Gluten Free Diets Help with Healthy Lifestyle Choices
It's National Gluten Free Day. If you haven't already, it may be time to hop on the gluten free diet train. Nutritionists says gluten free foods are easier on the digestive…
Kids at Ben Franklin Middle School Learn Retail
Students at Ben Franklin Middle School got a crash course in retail over the past few months. The students presented their plans for unique retail stores that could be built in…
Paralyzed Man Reaches $3 Million Settlement with Trampoline Park
Attorneys say a St. Cloud trampoline park will pay $3 million to a Brainerd man after reaching a settlement. Anthony Seitz became paralyzed in August of 2015 after jumping into a foam pit at the AirMaxx Trampoline Park. Reports say…
Candy Company Recalling Products in Minnesota
Minnesota is one of eight states where a candy maker is recalling some of its products. The Hy-Vee food store chain is recalling some products made by Palmer Candy Company from 242 stores across eight states. The company found a…
West Fargo Police Chief Placed on Leave
West Fargo Police Chief Mike Reitan has been put on administrative leave. At this time, city officials and Reitan have yet to comment on why he is on leave. Mayor Rich Mattern and city commissioners had a closed-door meeting late…
MIDCO Customers Experience Outages
Customers of MIDCO are experiencing outages at this hour. According to the company website, those outages are being addressed. On their homepage, the company states: We believe we have isolated the cause of an outage this morning and resolution is…
Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead & Dilworth Deliver State of the Cities
The four metro area mayors come together at the State of the Cities to talk about the previous year and what they are looking to do in the future. Dilworth…
Sanford Looking to Hire (More Than) a Few Good Nurses
Cold winds and blowing snow didn't stop prospective employees from attending Sanford's nursing hiring fair today. The new facility is set to open in six months. Before they open the…
iPhone 8 Design and Verizon's Threats of Disconnection for Unlimited Plans Cause Social Media Frenzy
Two top Facebook trending items today were all about the iPhone 8 and if you still have an unlimited plan with Verizon, they are cutting you off. Both news stories are true...in a way. Before you become upset over Verizon, it's…
MN Lawmakers Working to Approve Longer Bar Operating Hours for 2018 Super Bowl
Fans attending next year's Super Bowl in Minneapolis could squeeze in a few extra hours of partying. A bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow bars to stay open until 4 a.m. on Super Bowl weekend.…
911 Dispatcher Answers Daughter's Call for Help
An emergency dispatcher in Madisonville, Texas answered a call for help she never expected to get. Layla Wray says she tried to stay in "dispatcher mode" when she recognized the address and the voice of her 14-year-old daughter on…
How Would Repealing the Blue Law Affect Fargo Businesses?
How would you like to shop in North Dakota before noon on a Sunday? A state lawmaker is trying to make that happen. Because of the blue law in…
New CEO of The Village Family Service Center Hopes to Tackle Addiction
The Village Family Service Center has a new CEO and he hopes to expand chemical dependency help in the FM area. The new president and CEO, Doug Vang, is taking over…
Cass Clay Food Commission Hoping to Open Accessibility to Fresh Local Produce
This spring you may find more farmers markets in your neighborhood. "We're an intergovernmental board in Cass and Clay Counties that works to increase access to healthy, local, and…
Broadband Internet Coming to More Rural Minnesota Communities
Minnesota State Officials announce more grants have been secured to help households and business in the state get broadband internet access. Officials say more than 16,000 households will be given access as well as 2,200 business and more than…
Walmart to Eliminate 1,000 More Jobs
Walmart announces another round of job cuts. The retailer is getting ready to eliminate another 1,000 jobs before the end of this month. The cuts will mostly come from its corporate headquarters in Arkansas, although corporate officials would not confirm it…
Six Injured in Manufacturing Plant Explosion in Minnesota
Six people are hurt after an explosion at a Minnesota manufacturing center. Rescue workers responded to an explosion at McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Center in Dodge Center at about 10:30 Wednesday morning. Officials say the blast happened near the…
North Dakota Lawmaker Proposes End to Blue Law
A Fargo lawmaker wants to do away with North Dakota's Blue Law, or Sunday opening law. Democratic Representative Pam Anderson says her bill will remove all state barriers to retail stores…
New 32nd Avenue/I-29 Ramp Set to be Biggest Road Construction Project of 2017
The big road project of this year will be the expansion of 32nd Avenue South and the construction of a new Southbound I–29 to eastbound 32nd Avenue loop ramp.…
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