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Labor Union Approves Contract with American Crystal Sugar

  RED RIVER VALLEY -- Union workers at American Crystal Sugar have approved a new labor contract. The contract covers about 1,300 employees in Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Crookston and other areas. Company officials met with the union at least…

Countdown Continues: Still No Budget for Minnesota

  ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Governor Dayton and Republican legislative leaders are back behind closed doors in an attempt to work out a state budget they can both agree on. Earlier this week, offers from both sides were considered, but…

High-Risk Sex Offender on the Move in Moorhead

  MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A high-risk sex offender is on the move in Moorhead. Police say Eric Fanning will be living in the 300 block of 14th Street South. Fanning engaged in sexual contact by force with three adult females…

The Salvation Army's "Canteen" Gets an Upgrade

FARGO, N.D. -- Disaster relief just got a facelift in the FM area, thanks to a new canteen. The Salvation Army dedicated their new and improved "canteen" unit, upgrading an 18 year old…

Gov. Dayton Signs Real ID Bill into Law

  ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Dayton has signed the Real ID bill into law while battling over the budget. Its passage allows the state to get an extension to continue using standard driver's licenses to board planes until October…

ND Government Employees Willing to Take Voluntary Buyouts

  BISMARCK, ND -- About 100 employees from cabinet-level agencies in North Dakota state government have expressed interest in taking voluntary buyouts to help with the state's struggling finances. Gov. Burgum gave agency heads in April the option to offer…

McDonald's Changing Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream

  NATIONAL -- Healthy Food Lovers...McDonald's is sweetening the pot...hoping you'll give their new ice cream a shot. The restaurant giant announces it is revamping all of their ice cream treats by removing artificial flavors, colors and preservatives from its…

Former U.S. Marshal Sentenced in Child Pornography Case

  BISMARCK, ND -- A former deputy U.S. marshal has been sentenced for receiving child porn. Michael Rivera, of Bismarck, was sentenced to seven years in prison. Officers found dozens of pictures and videos of child porn on his computer.…

Red Lake County Investigating Business Burglaries

  RED LAKE COUNTY, Minn. -- The Red Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating two burglaries. The American Legion Club and D&K Corner Bar in Plummer were broken into sometime early Wednesday. Cash and cigarettes were taken from the bars.…

ND Republican Leaders Questioning Governor's Vetoes

  BISMARCK, ND -- North Dakota Republican leaders want to know if Gov. Burgum exceeded his authority on some vetoes he issued. House Majority Leader Al Carlson and his Senate counterpart, Rich Wardner, have requested an attorney general's opinion. The…

Spirit Lake Casino Considering Alcohol Sales

  ST. MICHAEL, ND -- The Spirit Lake Casino might soon be offering spirits. The Spirit Lake Tribal Council is considering allowing alcohol sales at the Sioux tribe's casino, south of Devils Lake. Alcohol has been banned on the reservation…