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WE Fest By The Numbers: DWI's Up, Crashes Way Down

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Arrests during the annual WE Fest near Detroit Lakes are common, but no crashes are unusual. Minnesota State Patrol says despite the heavy traffic they did not respond to or investigate any crashes. Troopers did stop…

Man Arrested After Crashing Through Airport Fence

Fargo, ND--Fargo Police arrested a man after he stole a vehicle and crashed through a fence at Hector International airport. 22-year-old Travis Brook-Hadley of Moorhead entered an apartment Wednesday morning and stole several items, including car keys. He then left…

White Earth Chippewa Band Elects New Chairman

WHITE EARTH, MINN. (KFGO) - Michael Fairbanks has been elected Chairman of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe in a special general election held Tuesday. Fairbanks defeated Brent Gish, on a vote of 1,352 to 679, to fill out the…

University System Didn't Rebid Some Contracts

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ An audit of the North Dakota University System found its information technology arm didn't seek formal bidding for several contracts totaling about $3.2 million. State Auditor Joshua Gallion released the audit Tuesday that covered a two-year…

Dickinson Man Killed by Lightning Strike

RICHARDTON, N.D. (AP) _ A medical examiner has confirmed a lightning strike caused the death of a man at the Schnell Recreation Area near Richardton. The body of 33-year-old Kyle Brierley, of Dickinson, was found near his pickup truck Sunday.…

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