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Roxana Saberi Working for CBS News as London Correspondent

She wrote and published a book on her experience in Iran in 2010

January 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A Concordia College graduate, former Miss North Dakota and former prisoner of Iran is now working for CBS News as a London-based correspondent. Roxana Saberi graduated from Fargo North in 1994 and from Concordia College in 1997. She was also crowned Miss North Dakota in ’97 and worked for a local news station before joining several major…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids Continues the Season of Giving

A family in West Fargo had a lightshow outside of their house and all donations were given to the Golden Drive

January 8, 2018

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FARGO, ND — The holiday’s season of giving was an exciting time for Golden Drive Homeless Kids. A family in West Fargo had a lightshow outside of their house and all donations were given to the Golden Drive. The show raised over $1,000 which is directly given to Youthworks, along with all the other money raised this year. Golden Drive…

Former Detroit Lakes Principal Arrested After Embezzlement Investigation

He even used the district's credit card to allegedly buy a pair of cowboy boots

November 14, 2017

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SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Former Detroit Lakes Principal, Rod Thompson, who resigned as the superintendent for the Shakopee School District last June, has been arrested. Thompson is accused of abusing his district-issued credit card by making personal purchases such as airfare, hotels, electronics, sports memorabilia and flight upgrades. He even used the district’s credit card to allegedly buy a pair of…

Former Sheyenne High School Teacher’s License Suspended Over Inappropriate Conduct

She quit before the start of the school year

November 9, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — A former West Fargo teacher has had her teaching license suspended for five years. The decision by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board against Elizabeth Doster was unanimous. Allegations surfaced this summer that Doster was partying with students at her home and had alcohol in her classroom at Sheyenne High School. She quit…

The United Way Hosts Women UNITED Luncheon

Ashley Rhodes–Courter has experienced first–hand what it's like to create a successful future from a hard past

November 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Turning a hardship into a positive message is not easy but one woman has traveled from Florida to Fargo to do just that. A New York Times and International Bestselling Author is educating women in the community on how to help children in need. “Women are powerful when they unite,” said Kristina Hein, the United Way Marketing…

The Drug and Alcohol Culture of the Red River Valley

One of the biggest messages being sent today is not to ignore the small stuff. He says those decisions can really affect your future

October 18, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — People across the country are concerned about the drug and alcohol culture in today’s society. Drug and substance abuse is sweeping the nation and one officer is traveling from state to state to teach people what to look for. “What are all the trends you’re seeing, what do they mean, what’s going on, the why,” explained Jermaine…

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…

Task Members Appointed to ND Governor’s Education Board

Task force members come from all across the state and all walks of life

October 10, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — A professor, a business owner and a superintendent are among the 15 people selected for Governor Doug Burgum’s Innovative Education Task Force. It’s charged with creating a system of identification and support for schools to implement innovative practices. Members will provide direction on how state government can empower districts to adopt student-centric learning practices impacted by…

Local Students Celebrate Fargo’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day

School officials say they want the students and the community to come together and learn about the true history of Native Americans

October 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND — More than 70 high school students from the Fargo-West Fargo Indian Education Program are honoring Fargo’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Kids got to learn about the original discoveries of this land and the background on indigenous people. School officials say they want the students and the community to come together and learn about the true history of Native…

Local Second Graders Experience the “Cultural Kaleidoscope”

More than 2,000 students crammed the auditorium for lessons on Ukrainian music and language

October 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Second graders sat in on a cultural concert as they learn about the area’s European background. More than 2,000 students crammed the auditorium for lessons on Ukrainian music and language. The “Cultural Kaleidoscope” is set up to give a better understanding of their traditions. Students got a chance to join the musicians and play along to some…