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Douglas County Sheriff Issues Thin Ice Warning

  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. -- The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning after several area lakes have been found with open water. The sheriff's office says strong winds and warmer temps have caused iced-over lakes to reopen. They…

Hershey's, Campbell's Expand Snack Businesses

NATIONAL -- A well-known candy-maker is getting into the healthy snack business and a soup-maker is expanding. Hershey's has just acquired Amplify Snack Brands for $1.2 billion. Amplify makes healthy-branded snacks like Skinny Pop Popcorn and Oatmega protein bars.…

North Dakota Ag Department is Helping Ranchers Around the State

NORTH DAKOTA -- Nearly 500 drought–stricken ranchers in North Dakota are being helped by the state Ag Department's Emergency Hay Transportation Assistance Program. The state Emergency Commission approved $1.5 million dollars for the program and 491 applicants will be reimbursed…

Positive News for Former Fargo Police Officer

  BISMARCK, ND -- North Dakota's Peace Officers Standards and Training Board has voted in favor of a former Fargo officer who was fired in August for his poor work performance. David Boelke says he is satisfied with the state's…

The Last Jedi: Live At The Theaters

It's the movie most of the region, it seems, has been waiting for. "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," featuring the return of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher's (presumably) final performance…

The First Day of The Last Jedi

The critics are calling it the first truly great Star Wars film. The fans have been lining up for days. The theaters in the Red River Valley are showing it on nonstop rotation.…

Local Students Celebrate College Graduation Day

REGIONAL -- College students across the Red River Valley are trading in their textbooks for a cap, gown and degree as the winter graduation season begins. It's one day to celebrate years of hard…

The Black Building Hosts a Holiday Black Bazaar

FARGO, ND -- Holiday shoppers can find a unique shopping experience if they head to the Black Building in downtown Fargo. The building is hosting "The Black Bazaar" and it allows shoppers to…

Minnesota Seeing a Rise in Chickenpox Cases

  HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. -- Cases of chickenpox are continuing to grow in Minnesota. The state department of health states nearly 400 cases have been reported, which is the highest number since 2013 when there were 480 cases reported in…

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