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…
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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.…
Local Auto Body Shops Busy with Winter Business
While many people may not favor this winter weather, it is creating a lot of business for local body shops. "This winter we've definitely been having our share of crashes…
"Your Company Exploits Children": Senators Heitkamp, Klobuchar Take on Backpage.com
Backpage.com has removed its adult services section. Last October, Backpage.com's CEO was arrested after federal officials in Texas said that adult and child sex-trafficking victims had been forced into prostitution through escort ads posted on the website. Minnesota Senator Klobuchar…
West Fargo Plans for a Safer Intersection
West Fargo city leaders say it's time to expand an accident prone intersection, but that also means another season of construction starting this spring. If you've driven on 13th Avenue East…
FAA Investigating Tire Blowout of Plane at Hector International
A scare for passengers at Hector International after their plane had to abort its takeoff. Hector International Airport Authorities and the FAA are investigating. At 6:30 this morning,…
Fargo Police Departments Says Watch Out for Counterfeit Cash
The Fargo Police Department is reminding people to take an extra look at their dollar bills. Casey Talbert, 22, of Fargo was arrested for passing off movie prop bills…
Price of DAPL Protests Expected to Cost North Dakota and Taxpayers $22 Million
The Morton County Sheriff's Office has released what they call a "by the numbers" look at what resources have been used since August 10, 2016 to stop illegal activity at the protest sites of the Dakota Access pipeline. They say…
West Fargo City Leaders Consider Changes to Accident-Prone Intersection
West Fargo city leaders say it's time to expand an accident prone intersection. If you've driven on the intersection of 13th Avenue East and 9th Street East you…
What do You Think of President-Elect Donald Trump's Cabinet Nominees?
Senator Heitkamp wants to hear your thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. The senator has launched an online portal on her website that will allow people to leave their comments and questions. Heitkamp says the feedback will be important…
Senator Hoeven Asking for More Help for Officers at DAPL Site
Senator Hoeven is encouraging the new director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide more officers to help local authorities clear out the remaining pipeline protesters. Hoeven also met with Interior Department nominee Ryan Zinke to talk about the…
Fargo Teen Changes Plea in Sex Assault Case
The Fargo teen sentenced for attacking a woman at West Acres Mall pleads guilty to a sexual assault at Holiday Inn. Abdirahman Sahel, 18, changed his pleas to guilty for gross sexual imposition and terrorizing in Cass County District Court.…
Long-Time Mayville Businessman Dies in House Fire
A longtime businessman was the victim of a fatal house fire in Mayville. Authorities say 64-year-old Alan Strand, the owner of Strand Ready Mix, died in the house fire Saturday morning. They say it appears Strand attempted to make his…
Altru to Replace Main Clinic After Structural Issue
The Altru Main Clinic in Grand Forks will be replaced after a 16 inch beam in the building failed last week. Officials say the process could take about two years.…
President Bresciani's Announcement Surprises State Higher Ed Board
NDSU President Dean Bresciani finds himself in the spotlight once again. He's announced that he's a finalist for another job. Just two months after his contract was extended at NDSU,…
West Acres Losing Sears, Possibly New York and Company; Fargo Pizza Restaurant Also Closes
Sears is leaving West Acres Mall by March after mall operators said they were not going to renew the store's lease. Chris Heaton, who is Senior Vice President of Property Management,…
Council Member Hopeful for Railroad Underpass
A $42 million railroad underpass project south of Moorhead High School is included in Governor Dayton's bonding bill. A city council member says this project is crucial to maintaining public safety. A…
Search for Gophers Head Football Coach May be Over
It's been more than 48 hours since Minnesota Football parted ways with former Head Coach Tracy Claeys, but the wait for a new coach is reportedly over. KMSP Fox 9 in Minneapolis says the Gophers have tentatively reached an agreement…
Add West Acres' Sears to the List of Closing Businesses
A major loss for West Acres Mall: Sears is closing. The store is part of a second wave of store closures just announced by the company. Sears has been a part of West Acres since the mall opened in 1972.…
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