Minnesota Loses Bid to Host World's Fair
MINNESOTA -- The state of Minnesota has lost its bid to host what would have been the first World's Fair on U.S. soil in 40 years. The state was beat out by a campaign by Argentina's capital to celebrate…
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Two More Airlines Drop Popular California Catering Company Due to Listeria Concerns
NATIONAL -- Two major airlines are dropping a well-known catering company after health inspectors found listeria in the company's local kitchen. Delta Airlines and Virgin Australia have stopped serving hot meals from Gate Gourmet. Virgin Australia passengers are receiving…
Fargo Man Sentenced in Minnesota Welfare Scam
RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. -- A Fargo man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for scamming Minnesota welfare programs. Elfonzo Shelby, 47, was sentenced in Ramsey County District Court for using fake identities to swindle more than $300,000 in…
The United Way Helping with Emergency Housing for the Homeless in Bismarck
BISMARCK, ND -- The United Way is helping close an emergency housing gap in Bismarck since the city's lone men's emergency shelter closed late last month. The organization has provided 150 nights of shelter for 46 people deemed to be…
Forever 21 Says Customer Financial Information May Have Been Compromised
NATIONAL -- A popular teen store is warning about a potential data breach of its customers. Forever 21 store executives say they may have been the subject of a data breach and their customers may have had their payment…
Bail Set for Andover Teen Accused of Fatal Hit and Run Over Drug Deal
ANDOVER, Minn. -- Bail has been set at $1 million for the driver accused in the hit-and-run death of a teen in Andover, Minnesota. Loren Gafner, 19, appeared in Anoka County District Court on charges of second-degree murder and criminal…
Officials May Find Chronic Wasting Disease in Harvested Deer
MINNESOTA -- Seven deer harvested in southeastern Minnesota may be infected with chronic wasting disease. Hunters harvested three of the seven deer near Preston, where 11 other deer tested positive during last year's CWD surveillance efforts. Three others were…
North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival Spotlights Local Artists Pushing for Positive Change
FARGO, ND -- The first North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival is happening in Fargo. Local artists have the chance to express their opinions, struggles and experiences in a creative platform.…
Fargo Veteran's Affairs Offers Helping Hand to Homeless Veterans
FARGO, ND --Â Fargo's Veterans Affairs Medical Center is trying to lower the number of homeless veterans throughout the F-M area. They provided resources to many of them at their Homeless Veterans Stand…
Harwood Man Behind Bars After Standoff with Police
HARWOOD, ND -- One man is behind bars after firing shots during an overnight standoff in rural Harwood. Shortly after midnight, 57-year-old Steven Sorenson of Harwood called dispatch, wanting to talk to a…
Former Detroit Lakes Principal Arrested After Embezzlement Investigation
SHAKOPEE, Minn. -- Former Detroit Lakes Principal, Rod Thompson, who resigned as the superintendent for the Shakopee School District last June, has been arrested. Thompson is accused of abusing his district-issued credit card by making personal purchases such as airfare,…
Men Identified in Menahga Murder-Suicide
MENAHGA, Minn. -- Two men found dead of gunshot wounds Monday at a house in Menahga have been identified. They are 82-year-old Carl Albin and 67-year-old Michael Callahan, both of Menahga. Wadena County authorities say the deaths appear to…
Prairie Roots Co-op Celebrates Season's Harvest
FARGO, ND -- Prairie Roots Co-op is celebrating their local farmers and the recent harvest from this season by selling produce for $1. They partnered up with local farmers who had left over…
12-Year-Old Joins Lawsuit Against Attorney General Sessions Over Medicinal Marijuana
NATIONAL -- A Colorado 12-year-old is taking U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, to court over the legalization of medical marijuana on a national scale. "I have intractable epilepsy so I have seizures that traditional medications wouldn't really help," said…
F-M Homeless Coalition Gets Community Input
FARGO, ND --Â The F-M Homeless Coalition wanted to provide a space for people who work downtown to ask questions about the homeless population. As part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week, coalition employees…
Wealthiest "One Percent" in the World Own More than Half the World's Wealth
NATIONAL -- The wealthiest one percent of the world's population now owns more than half of the world's wealth. The total wealth in the world grew by six percent over the past 12 months to $280 trillion, marking the…
North Dakota DOT Unveils New Tow Plows to Clear Highways Faster
FARGO, N.D. -- The North Dakota Department of Transportation is ready for winter. The DOT is adding 32 new Tow Plows to its fleet of snow removal equipment. State officials say the combination…
American Heart Association Changes Parameters for High Blood Pressure
NATIONAL -- The American Heart Association has put new parameters on what is considered high blood pressure and they say nearly 50 percent of Americans are suffering from the condition. Health officials say high blood pressure should be treated…
Pinching Your Pennies on Travel Expenses? Why You Could be Booking on the Wrong Day
NATIONAL -- If you're pinching pennies when it comes to booking your flights, Tuesday is no longer the cheapest day to do it. According to the flight-watch app, Hopper, the "Tuesday Effect" no longer applies. While you still may…
North Dakota Horse Park Approved for Seven Racing Dates
FARGO, ND -- The state Racing Commission has approved seven racing dates in 2018 for the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo. Track General Manager Mike Schmitz says that depending on the amount of funds allocated by the racing…
Pride of Iowa Food Products Recalled Over Potential Health Hazard
REGIONAL -- An Iowa company has recalled salads and sandwich wraps sent out to vending machines because they were distributed without federal inspection. Pride of Iowa Sandwiches is recalling products containing more than 230 pounds of chicken, pork and…
United Way Acts of Kindness
There's a movement afoot to take small acts of kindness and see how far they can spread. It started years ago in the Fargo metro area, according to officials from the United…
Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams Excited for the Future
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams has decided that a five year long term was long enough. Mayor Williams says although there are a ton of things she is…
Time is Ticking for Diversion Task Force to Move Forward with Flood Protection
FARGO, ND -- The F-M Area Flood Diversion Task Force has a little more than one month to come up with a resolution to move forward with the flood diversion project in the…
Police Identify Suspect in Stabbing Attack at the Mall of America
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Police have identified the man arrested after a botched robbery and stabbing last night inside the Mall of America. He is 20 year old Mahad Abdirahaman of Minneapolis. He is accused of sneaking into a men's…
Go Behind the Scenes at Wahpeton's Chahinkapa Zoo
WAHPETON, ND -- If you've always wanted to get up close and personal with exotic animals now is your chance. The Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton is taking you behind the scenes. You can…
Walmart Grants Fargo Police Department Funding to Help Local Youth
FARGO, ND -- The Fargo Police Department is getting some help in making a difference in the lives of local children. Walmart is giving the department a grant for the second year in…
Governor Burgum Honors SunButter Headquarters in Fargo
FARGO, ND -- Governor Burgum made a stop at SunButter's headquarters to celebrate their commitment to manufacturing in Fargo. Officials with the company which makes seed-to-jar sunflower butter say they're fast growing and…
Cone Zone: Center Street in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, ND -- A section of Center Street in West Fargo will be closed this week. Crews will begin work on Tuesday to repair a damaged railroad underpass. A truck hit it last Wednesday morning. No serious injuries…
North Dakota Horse Park Requesting Seven Race Dates in 2018
FARGO, ND -- The North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo will ask for seven race dates in 2018, one day less than this year. The director says the three day horse race weekends tried for the first time this…
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