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Fargo Superintendent Thanks Voters for Helping Schools Move Forward

In a growing city, Dr. Schatz says the passage of this mil levy will help keep Fargo schools afloat

March 8, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Public School officials are rejoicing and thanking the community after a “Yes” vote passed the district’s mill levy. More than 70% of voters approved the plans, allowing the district to receive tax dollars based on city growth or changes in property value. A “No” vote would have kept tax dollars collected at the 2015-16 fiscal year…

Fargo Police Search for Driver Involved in Hit and Run

Fargo Apartment Building on 800 Block of 10th Street South Was Struck Overnight by a Hit and Run Driver

March 8, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police are looking for the driver of a car involved in a building hit-and-run overnight. Police say the driver of a blue Pontiac Sunfire swerved off the road and crashed into an apartment building in the 800 block of 10th Street South around 12:40 a.m. and then fled. Damage to the building was minor. There were…

Look Out Drivers: Fargo’s 2017 Construction Season Gets an Early Start

Favorable weather conditions is allowing work on 32nd Ave South to begin next week.

March 7, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The dreaded construction season is making an early comeback this year. City workers said orange cones could go up as soon as Monday. Remember 2016’s road construction on 13th Ave South? A new project in 2017 could look similar. City workers say if 32nd Ave South by Interstate 29 is on your work commute, you might want…

BBB Risk Report: Scammers Target Younger Victims

It's consumer protection week and a new scam report may surprise you with who's at risk

March 6, 2017

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NATIONAL — Scams come in all shapes and sizes but anyone can be a victim: including millennial. A new report shows that younger generations are being targeted. From swiping… “We hear romance scams are a big deal here.” said Heather Johnson, with the Better Business Bureau office in Fargo. …to selling and buying… “The millennial group is getting scammed more…

Gate City Bank, Midwest Radio: Join the Teddy Bear Posse

Stuffed animals are being collected for children who may find themselves in tramatic situations

March 6, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A teddy bear can be a friend that’s stuffed with support for many children. Gate City Bank and Midwest Radio are collecting teddy bears and other stuffed animals. The bears will be donated to local law enforcement, so they can be given to children during traumatic situations. There are more than 30 donation boxes in the metro,…

Fargo Man Reaches Plea Deal in Sex Assault Case

A trial that was set to begin at the end of last January was called off when the change of plea was announced

March 6, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man accused of beating and sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel last fall has reached a plea deal. Adam Anderson pleaded guilty to gross sexual imposition in Cass County District Court. A trial that was set to begin at the end of last January was called off when the change of plea was…

Police Investigate Stabbing in South Fargo

So far there have been no arrests made

March 6, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Police are investigating a stabbing that happened in South Fargo late Sunday night. One man was taken to Sanford hospital after being stabbed in an apartment in the 4400 block of 9th Avenue South. Authorities first responded to a call for a fight around 11:30 but no one was there. Police were later called to the…

GoFundMe Account Started For Family Of Man Killed In Freak Accident

Nathan Martinson Died After Being Pinned Between Two Trucks

March 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family of a man killed in a tragic accident at a south Fargo business. Nathan Martinson, 41, died after he was pinned between two large trucks at Custom Truck and Auto Shine on February 28. The GoFundMe account is seeking money to help with funeral costs and to support his…

Tree Trimming Begins in the City of Fargo

Removing dead branches makes trees stronger, resist diseases and withstand severe winds

March 2, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Winter is just about over, but, before the leaves of spring appear, city crews are finishing up another season of tree trimming. Spring officially arrives later this month, and, by then, the city’s trees will once again be full of leaves. The city of Fargo is making sure that every one of their trees is ready for…

Saving a Life with Naloxone

Professionals in the metro gather Fargo Cass Public Health to learn how to use Naloxone

March 2, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Opioid abuse has become an epidemic across the country as well as right here in Fargo–Moorhead. There’s one drug that can save a life when opioids are the cause of an overdose. Professionals in the metro went to Fargo Cass Public Health to learn how to use it. In 2014 the Minnesota State Legislature passed “Steve’s Law”, allowing…