Have Unwanted Gift Cards? Here's What to Do
FARGO, ND -- We've all gotten that gift we never use but have you ever been given a gift card to a place you don't go? Well throwing that card in a drawer…
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Skating Rinks Opening in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- If you've been waiting to test out those new skates, your Christmas wish has been granted. All Moorhead outdoor skating rinks opened with the exception of Ridgewood Park. City officials say holiday hours are 1-8 pm,…
Governor Burgum Names New Executive Director of Job Service
BISMARCK, ND -- Governor Burgum has announced a new leader for the state's unemployment program. North Dakota's labor commissioner Michelle Kommer has been named executive director of Job Service North Dakota. She was appointed as labor commissioner in November 2016.…
Third Community Trust Officer to be Hired for the Fargo Police Department
FARGO, ND -- The Fargo Police Department's Community Trust officers will get some help starting next month. A three-year, federal COPS grant will pay for hiring a third officer. It was launched in 2016 by Chief Dave Todd who…
Churches United Helping the Less Fortunate this Christmas Holiday
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Despite the Holiday, Many Still Working Throughout the Region
FARGO, ND -- Although many places are closed, there are still some people in the valley working on Christmas. Whether it's bringing food to the table, health care, emergency services or working as…
Area Families Opt for Eating Out on Christmas
FARGO, ND -- Many people who are cooking holiday meals are getting ready to sit down for dinner but what about the families looking for a place to eat? If you drive across…
OSHA Investigating After Worker Suffers Injury at Integrity Windows
FARGO, ND -- A worker at the Integrity Windows manufacturing plant in Fargo was hurt on the job. OSHA officials say George Gouniks, an electrician with Master Electric, was burned by an arc flash while he was installing and…
Anonymous Donor Makes a Christmas Miracle for the Great Plains Food Bank
FARGO, ND -- Great Plains Food Bank is loading up a truck full of supplies for hungry kids in the area, thanks to a generous donor. An anonymous donor asked Great Plains…
UND Aviation Students Recruited by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
GRAND FORKS, ND -- The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is turning to UND for help with their pilot shortage. Under the Pathways Program, the government agency is offering part-time jobs to underclassmen, hoping to entice them into full…
Fargo Park District Opens Warming Houses
FARGO, ND -- A way for you to warm up now that the truly cold weather is coming soon. The Fargo Park District opened its first warming houses today. They're open at hockey rinks at Elmwood, Maplewood and Rendezvous…
Ice Palace Returns for the St. Paul Winter Carnival
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- It seems the St. Paul Winter Carnival will have their special Ice Palace after all! The Winter Carnival runs January 25 to February 10 and hopes to draw in the Super Bowl crowd from Minneapolis.…
Governor Burgum Names New District Judge for Fargo
FARGO, ND -- We're getting a new district judge in Fargo next month. Governor Doug Burgum names Stephannie Stiel to the East Central Judicial District judgeship effective January 22nd. She's replacing Judge Norman Anderson, who is retiring on January 18th.…
The Weather May be Cold, But It Doesn't Mean You Should Catch It!
FARGO, ND -- You may not be able to escape the cold weather this winter, but with a few simple steps, you can stay away from the cold and flu. Doctors with Essentia…
Sunshine Kids Foundation Gets Big Boost from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
FARGO, ND -- The Sunshine Kids Foundation is getting another huge donation from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Team members from North Dakota and Minnesota held a number of events this year to raise nearly $48,000 for the foundation. The Sunshine…
Senator Franken: The Republican Tax Bill Represents a Slap in the Face
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Al Franken took to the Senate floor to give his final speech before his resignation takes effect in January. He talked about his years in the Senate debating the…
MNsure Hits Goal for 2018 Registrations
MINNESOTA -- Minnesota's health insurance exchange says it has signed up more than 108,000 people in health plans. Wednesday's deadline for coverage effective in the New Year helped MNsure hit a new high watermark for registrations. Registrations in private…
Apple Admits to Slowing Down Older iPhones, AT&T Employees Get Tax Bill Holiday Bonus
NATIONAL -- It's a controversy that Apple has finally put to rest by admitting they slow down older iPhones. The company says they have a good reason for doing it because the older the phone, the older the battery…
President Trump Signs $1.5 Trillion Tax Overhaul Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- (AP) President Donald Trump has signed into law a $1.5 trillion tax overhaul package. Trump touted the size of the tax cut, declaring to reporters in the Oval Office before he signed it Friday that ``the numbers…
Tragedy At Christmastime: A Family Speaks Out
A family of six from Pelican Rapids is speaking out this morning after losing their father in a terrible accident -- one they're hoping other families can avoid, thanks to their efforts…
Fire Officials Release Cause of Fargo House Fire
FARGO, ND -- Fargo fire officials say a house fire in north Fargo on Sunday was caused by overheating electrical equipment that came in contact with combustibles. The fire broke out between a mattress and the east wall of…
Pet Connection: Meet Murr
Okay, so they don't spell it the same as the Biblical gifts the three wise men gave to baby Jesus -- frankincense, gold and myrrh. But big kitty Murr is a treasure in…
Breckenridge Man Sentenced in West Fargo Standoff
CASS COUNTY, ND -- A judge has sentenced a Breckenridge man to 20 years in prison for firing shots at police during a standoff at a West Fargo motel. Jan Wangstad, 39, was found guilty of attempted murder. Police, Cass…
Bennett Elementary: Socksgiving Event a Success!
FARGO, ND -- A fifth grade class project is helping the area homeless shelters provide their guests with new socks for the holidays. Students in Mrs. Johnson's fifth grade class at Bennett Elementary…
Courtyard by Marriott Building $15 Million Hotel Near New Sanford Hospital
FARGO, ND -- Construction is underway on a $15 million Courtyard by Marriott west of Sanford's new $500-million hospital in Fargo. Sanford donated the land for the 110-room, four-story hotel. Brandt Hospitality Group of Fargo will be an operating…
Delta Airlines Seeking Reimbursement After Power Outage at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Int'l Airport
ATLANTA -- Sunday's power outage at the world's busiest airport cost Delta Airlines millions...and they want someone to pay up. Delta officials say their losses from Sunday's power outage at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport cost the airline between $25…
MN Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Suing Pharmaceutical Companies Over Opioid Crisis
WHITE EARTH, Minn. -- White Earth Reservation is reporting seven overdose related calls over the weekend with two resulting in deaths. White Earth Police Department along with the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Department are both encouraging users to seek medical…
Governor Dayton Urging Congress to Save DACA
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Mark Dayton is among 11 governors urging Congress to save DACA. It protects young immigrants from deportation. President Trump phased out the DACA program earlier this year, leaving Congress to negotiate a permanent replacement.…
Rainy Lake Oil Co. Near International Falls Destroyed in Massive Fire
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- A massive fire in northern Minnesota has destroyed a heating oil and fuel company near the Canadian border. Rainy Lake Oil Co. near International falls erupted last night…
Minneapolis Police: Shooting at City Hall After Man Attempts Suicide
MINNEAPOLIS -- The head of the Minneapolis police union says officers were ``heroic'' in shooting a man who was slitting his own throat at City Hall. The incident happened last night in an interview room at the Minneapolis Police…
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