New Video Released in Casselton Train Derailment of 2013
CASSELTON, N.D. -- We now know the cause of the 2013 Casselton train derailment and explosion. An NTSB investigation puts the blame on a broken axle. "I just seen a…
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Governor Dayton to Begin Cancer Treatment in March
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he'll undergo surgery in early March to treat his prostate cancer. Dayton revealed his diagnosis late last month, a day after collapsing during his State of the State address. His doctors…
ND Lawmakers Hoping to Establish Needle Exchange Program
BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota health officials are backing bipartisan legislation that would establish a needle-exchange program. State Republican Sen. Howard Anderson is the primary sponsor of the bill. The retired Turtle Lake pharmacist and former member of the state…
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…
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…
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…
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…
West Fargo City Commission Taking Action on Police Chief Mike Reitan
After being placed on administrative leave on January 13th, the fate of West Fargo Police Chief Mike Reitan is in the hands of city leaders. Reitan says…
Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney: His Side
The biggest story of last year really started gaining momentum in August. That's when hundreds of people trekked to the site of the Dakota Access oil pipeline in Morton County, to protest. But…
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