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Skillet to Headline Rock Show at Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D.--Red River Valley Fair officials announced that Skillet will be headlining the Red River Valley Fair on Saturday, July 11th. Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in 1996. They have released ten studio albums, two of…

Supreme Court Upholds Lyft Driver's Assault Conviction

BISMARCK, N.D.--The North Dakota Supreme Court has rejected an appeal of a former Lyft driver from Mandan convicted of sexually assaulting a customer. Corey Wickham argued that some expert testimony during his trial should not have been admitted. Wickham argued…

Merger of Five Iron Range Colleges Approved

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Five colleges on Minnesota's Iron Range hit by declining enrollment in recent years plan to merge. Minnesota State higher education system trustees endorsed the merger of the Northeast Higher Education District schools Wednesday in an unanimous vote. The…

Fire extinguished at J.R. Simplot in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Crews put out a fire at J.R. Simplot company in Grand Forks. Firefighters were sent around 3:45 Wednesday afternoon to the factory on Gateway Drive. The fire department says flames were smoldering inside a freezer wall…

Grafton Police Warn of Ransom Scam

GRAFTON, N.D.--The Grafton Police Department issued a warning about scammers claiming to have kidnapped children and grandchildren in order to get money. Police describe the scammer as a man with a Hispanic accent who is immediately aggressive and demanding. This…

Burgum Announces Career Expo to Address Workforce Shortage

GRAND FORKS, N.D.--Gov. Doug Burgum announced a multi-industry career expo aimed at addressing the state's workforce shortage during his State of the State address on Wednesday. The expo, known as Dakota Strike, is an opportunity for students in grades 7…

Trump: New Trade Deal with Canada, Mexico to Boost US Growth

WASHINGTON--President Donald Trump has signed into law a major rewrite of the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico. Trump says it replaces what he calls the “nightmare” of a Clinton-area agreement that governed trade among the three countries. Trump…

Fargo Leaders Consider Lifting Ban on Home Sales of Guns

FARGO, N.D.--City leaders in Fargo are considering a change to an ordinance that restricts selling firearms and ammunition from home. City Commissioner Tony Gehring says the state has no restrictions on it and if there is no good reason for…

Minnesota Vikings Great Chris Doleman Dead at 58

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)--Late Tuesday night, Minnesota Vikings great Chris Doleman passed away, the team announced on Twitter. He was 58. For 15 seasons, he tormented quaterbacks as one of the NFL's most feared defensive ends. An eight-time Pro Bowler, Doleman…

ND lawmaker, taskforce look to end human trafficking

FARGO, N.D. -- State Rep. Ruth Buffalo of Fargo introduced six pieces of legislature last year to help combat and train against human trafficking in North Dakota. With more publicity about trafficking in recent years…

Elim Rehab and Care Center Recovering from Fire

FARGO, N.D.--Staff and residents at Elim Rehab and Care Center in Fargo are recovering from the fire that ravaged the building on January 23. Officials at the center released an update on Tuesday regarding the whereabouts of the residents and…

3M to Cut 1,500 Jobs as Part of 'Transformation Journey'

MAPLEWOOD, Minn.--Minnesota-based 3M is eliminating 1,500 jobs in what it says is the next step in its "transformation journey." The company says it is restructuring as it moves to a new global operating model and streamlined organizational structure. 3M took…

LIVE: Trump Team Wrapping Up Trial Defense as Senators Mull Bolton

WASHINGTON--President Donald Trump's legal team prepared to wrap up arguments in his impeachment trial Tuesday as Senate Republicans wrestled with whether to allow witnesses, including John Bolton who appeared ready to contradict a key Trump claim. The arguments from…