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Convict Says Life Sentence Discriminates Against Young

BISMARCK, N.D.--A man who was convicted of murder 20 years ago is arguing that a life sentence discriminates against younger people. Shawn Helmenstein is seeking to clarify his parole eligibility date. The 42-year-old Helmenstein was sentenced in 2000 to life…

Fargo Public Schools Hosts Back to School Assembly

FARGO, N.D. -- Travis Hoeg wasn't planning on becoming a teacher 25 years ago. "I was originally an accounting major in college and took a couple economics classes, and flowcharts and stuff went right over…

NDSU Helps Farmers Create Succession Plan

  FARGO, N.D. -- It wasn't until after his father and grandfather passed in 2012 that Jon Bertsch decided to take over the family farm in Hillsboro. With it came the many challenges farmers face daily.…

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