Proposed Ban on Cell Phone Use Behind the Wheel in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Using a cell phone while driving may become illegal in Minnesota, unless it's for "hands free" use. Several state lawmakers are proposing a bill which would ban…
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UND Police Officer Sentenced in Child Porn Case
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- A former UND police officer has been sentenced for possessing child porn. Paul Meagher, 43, will serve 10 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release. During a search of Meagher's residence in November, 2015,…
DeVos Named Education Secretary, State Senators Speak Out
WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Senate has confirmed school choice activist Betsy DeVos as Education secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie. It is not the first time…
Frazee Man Accidentally Shoots Himself
FRAZEE, Minn. -- The Becker County Sheriff's Office says a Frazee man accidentally shot himself in the hip. Investigators say 27-year old Jared Hanson was handling a revolver when it discharged. Emergency crews were called to East Main Avenue in…
West Fargo Begins Search for New Police Chief
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- The City of West Fargo is planning to begin its search for a new police chief following the termination of Mike Reitan. A spokesperson for the city says they will first review the job description of…
Army Corps of Engineers Announces Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline Will Continue
The Army Corps of Engineers says they have finished their review of the the Dakota Access pipeline project and say they will grant an easement to allow the construction to continue by Wednesday afternoon. Senator John Hoeven released a statement…
Reitan Reacts to Termination as Police Chief
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- West Fargo Police Chief Mike Reitan no longer has a job with the city. The city commission voted unanimously to terminate him at…
Be a Lifesaver: F-M Ambulance Hosting 'Save a Life'
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- CPR is something that may come in handy when we least expect it and F-M Ambulance Service is teaching the correct way to perform it. F-M Ambulance…
Senator Heitkamp Meets with President's Nominee for Ag Secretary
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Senator Heidi Heitkamp says she will support President Trump's Ag Secretary nominee. Heitkamp met with former Gov. Sonny Perdue of Georgia to talk about…
Adults Wearing Masks May Soon Be Against the Law in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. -- It could soon be a crime for adults to wear masks in most cases in North Dakota. The House has endorsed that bill and three other measures spurred by the bitter dispute between Dakota Access protesters…
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