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Celebrating Independence Day at Bonanzaville

This event includes a parade, shows put on by the volunteers, and a look at some of Bonanzaville's oldest buildings

July 4, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Celebrating America’s birthday requires taking a look back at our country’s rich history. Much of that history can be admired at Bonanzaville’s all-day Fourth of July event. This event includes a parade, shows put on by the volunteers, and a look at some of Bonanzaville’s oldest buildings. The historic museum complex is giving people the chance…

LaMoure Police Chief Charged with Sex Assault Crimes Against Children

Authorities say some of these acts happened on a weekly basis.

June 30, 2017

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LAMOURE, ND — The police chief of LaMoure has been charged with sex crimes in at least three separate counties. James Watson, 52, is charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition in Stark, Hettinger and Golden Valley counties and continuous sexual abuse of a child in Stark and Golden Valley counties. The police chief is accused of having sex…

Inside Sanford’s New $500 Million Medical Center

The New Sanford Medical Center is giving visitors a chance to see the building and areas they may never see again

June 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The New Sanford Medical Center is giving visitors a chance to see the building and areas they may never see again. The new $500 million facility is opening on July 25th, which is just around the corner but for the first time, visitors are getting a tour of the building. “I think one of the most impressive things…

Grand Forks Man Arrested After Entering Wrong Apartment

A witness identified him and police arrested Yakha at his residence

June 22, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man faces charges after entering the wrong apartment and scaring two young children. Police say 23-year-old Sanjay Yakha entered through the patio and went to a bedroom to talk to someone he believed lived in the unit. He startled a woman and two children and they began screaming. Police say Yakha grabbed the…

RDO Equipment Holds “Day of Play” Event in Moorhead

The Annual Day of Play allows kids to not only see the equipment, but play with it

June 15, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Trailer tractors and equipment usually aren’t kid friendly, but RDO Equipment in Moorhead is showing just how much fun they can be. The Annual Day of Play allows kids to not only see the equipment, but play with it. From the BBQ to the bouncy house to the vehicles, it’s a fun filled day for adults and…

Gate City Bank Gives Generous Donation to YWCA’s New Housing Program

Designs for a new building will help house the homeless in West Fargo

May 31, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — A local bank is pitching in a large gift to help house homeless women and children in the metro. Gate City Bank is giving $1.5 million for a new YWCA housing program. A 30-unit home for women and children leaving the YWCA emergency shelter is in the works. The YWCA is working with Lutheran Church of…

What to Tell Your Children When Tragedy Strikes

Child Behavioral Specialist explains how to bring light to a devastating situation

May 23, 2017

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FARGO, ND — With this latest terror attack targeting a pop concert, it raises concerns of how parents can talk with their children about tragedies like this. In the days following a tragedy, kids may have a question or two whether something like this could happen to them. There are a few ways you can talk to your children in…

How Local Health Officials are Working to Prevent Measles Outbreak

Measles is spreading across Minnesota and local health officials are taking precautions in Moorhead

May 15, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn.– From January 1 to April 22, 61 people from 10 states were reported to have measles. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, there are a total of 58 measles cases in Hennepin, Ramsey, Crow Wing and Le Seur County. At least 55 cases are in children and three are in adults. However, health officials in Clay County…

What Mother’s Day Means To Those in the Metro

Those in the community share Mother's Day memories and what the holiday means to them

May 15, 2017

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FARGO, ND., — It’s a day to give all moms worldwide the recognition they deserve. “Oh it was the most wonderful thing in the world to be a mother,” said Susan Sheppard. “I mean they gave birth to us, they nursed us until now so we just have to thank them for what they have done,” said Hellen Thomsesey. “We…

Grand Forks Police Investigating Man Dressed as Bunny Trying to Lure Children

Officers responded to the 800 block of 43rd Street North

May 11, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are investigating after children reported a man dressed in a bunny costume approached them and tried to get them into his van. Officers responded to the 800 block of 43rd Street North. Two children say they were approached by a man in a white bunny costume who asked them if they wanted…