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ND State Senator Carolyn Nelson Celebrates 80th Birthday, Receives Honor of First-Time Award

She is the first ever recipient of the "Outstanding Woman State Legislator Supporting the Arts award

October 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Today marks two special celebrations for Senator Carolyn Nelson, her 80th birthday and the announcement of a special award. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Women in Government announced that she is the first ever recipient of the “Outstanding Woman State Legislator Supporting the Arts award. She is being honored as a leader…

How the Metro is Battling the Opioid Epidemic

The Fargo Police Department says their priority is arresting the people bringing the drugs to the metro

October 17, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Last year, 23 people died from opioids in Cass County. This year, through September there have been nine. The numbers seem to be decreasing in the metro, but the epidemic is still affecting hundreds. Solving a problem as big as the opioid epidemic is not simple. “The medical folks are dealing with the issues of drugs and…

32nd Avenue Project Nearing Completion

The orange cones should all be removed from the I-29 bridge work zone by the end of the week, weather permitting

October 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A major months-long traffic disruption in south Fargo is nearly over. Most driving lanes on 32nd Avenue South will be reopened by the end of the day Wednesday. The orange cones should all be removed from the I-29 bridge work zone by the end of the week, weather permitting. Final project work will start on Thursday and…

“Me Too” Social Media Campaign: Talking About Sexual Assault in a Meaningful Way

After a tweet from TV star Alyssa Milano went viral, tens of thousands of people are highlighting and empowering victims of sexual assault

October 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A movement has started on social media following a number of reports of high-powered men sexually harassing women. Me Too. Two syllables. Two words that are speaking for thousands and maybe, even millions. “It’s amazing that it’s two words,” said Liv Oland, who is the president of the Women’s Activist Organization on the NDSU campus. “It’s simple…

F-M Community, SpartanNash Give Donation Boost to the Great Plains Food Bank

That is enough money to supply more than twenty four thousand meals to help feed the hungry

October 16, 2017

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REGIONAL — Donations at the checkouts at all four Family Fare Supermarkets in the metro really added up. People helped raise $8,200 for the Great Plains Food Bank between August 30 and September 14. That is enough money to supply more than 24,000 meals to help feed the hungry. Anyone who visited a participating SpartanNash owned retail store or fuel…

One Arrested After Early Morning Burglary Call in Moorhead

The call for help came in just after 1:30 a.m.

October 16, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — One person has been arrested in connection to an early morning burglary call in Moorhead. The call for help came in just after 1:30 a.m. Police responded to 1309 17th Street North after a homeowner says he found a man who was drunk inside his home and looking for his girlfriend. Police set up a perimeter…

Minnesota Man Killed in Somalia Bombing

He was applying for a job with the U.N.

October 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The deadliest single attack in Somalia’s history killed more than 300 people including a man from Bloomington, Minnesota. According to a GoFundMe page, Ahmed Eyow was in a hotel in Mogadishu when the bombs went off. “And he was a great father and he served his community,” said the Ahmed’s brother, Bashir Eyow. “I would like to…

Honoring Hometown Heroes in East Grand Forks

All law enforcement, fire, EMS, doctors, nurses and military personal are being thanked for the lives they've touched

October 15, 2017

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EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Kids playing and families bonding is what Valley Corn Maize is all about. “Seeing family and friends doing things together and creating memories and just having a really good time,” said Debbie Krueger, one of the owners. They’re celebrating more than just community. They’re honoring hometown heroes. “We just feel like it’s one weekend we…

ND Department of Human Services Awards Fargo Cass Public Health with $180,000 Grant

Robyn says this grant will provide a vehicle to get more information out to the general public about how they can prevent substance use and abuse

October 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The opioid epidemic is affecting people all over the world but efforts in the metro are enhancing education. Fargo Cass Public Health has received a grant from the North Dakota Department of Human Services that will focus on opioid and substance abuse. Last year, more than 64,000 people died from drug overdoses. Now, Fargo Cass Public Health…

New Solar Garden Is Heating Up In Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes Public Utilities officials said they decided it would be more efficient to control the power from one central location

October 10, 2017

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A solar garden project that has been in the works for over two years is now up and running in Detroit Lakes. The two solar arrays at 1426 Terry Street on–site are currently providing energy for 40 public utilities customers and have room for about 10 more. Detroit Lakes Public Utilities officials say they decided it…