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Federal Courthouse in Minneapolis Named after Judge Murphy

Judge Diana Murphy was the first woman appointed to the federal bench in Minnesota in 1980.
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MINNEAPOLIS–The federal courthouse in Minneapolis is being named after a judge who is seen as a trailblazer in the Twin Cities legal community. Judge Diana Murphy was the first woman appointed to the federal bench in Minnesota in 1980, and later became the first woman to sit on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. She died last year at the…
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Groundbreaking for New West Fargo Elementary School

The school does not yet have a name and you can vote for your choice until the end of the month
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FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo School District broke ground and is celebrating the building of a new elementary school in Fargo. The Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead Chamber of Commerce joined the school leaders for the ceremony in the Deer Creek neighborhood. Second graders from Osgood Elementary joined in and sang a song for those who attended. This is Superintendent David…
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NDSU Police Investigating Death of a Student on Campus

The name of the student has not been released
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  FARGO, ND — A student has been found dead in a private room at Mathew Living Learning Center West at NDSU. A University Relations Vice President said in a statement that officials are investigating, but there is no indication of foul play and no threat to public safety. The name of the student has not been released. Categories: Business,…
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One Hurt, Two Arrested in Drug-Fueled Drive-By Shooting in Fargo

Shots were fired at the dealer in the 1500 block of East Gateway Circle
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FARGO, ND — One person was hurt and two people were arrested in a drive-by shooting involving a drug deal gone bad. Police arrested 26-year-old Oscar Kayee of West Fargo and 21-year-old Ryan Kitch, who has no permanent address, for conspiracy to commit attempted murder and conspiracy to commit robbery. Police say the men pulled a gun on a drug…
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Former Fargo Officer Loses Appeal, Will Not be Reinstated

David Boelke appealed his removal from the force to clear his name
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FARGO, ND — The Civil Service Commission will not reinstate a former police officer who was fired from his job in August. David Boelke appealed his removal from the force to clear his name. It’s a case the Fargo Civil Service Commission says was no easy job. “It’s a challenge,” said Jane Pettinger, who is on the FCSC. “This is…
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“What’s Your Name:” Fargo Police Explain Viral Video

The video shows a man yelling "What's your name" at officers over and over again
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FARGO, ND — Police explain a viral video from downtown Fargo at around 2:00a.m. Saturday morning. In the video, a man shouts, “What’s your name,” at officers making a traffic stop on Broadway. He loudly shouts this question repeatedly from the sidewalk by The Old Broadway for about a minute before getting arrested. The video has gone viral. We sat…
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Meet Blue: New Addition to Fargo K9 Unit

The department posted this picture of the K9 on their Facebook page
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  FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department has a new K9 officer and thanks to you, a brand new name. The department posted this picture of the K9 on their Facebook page. K9 Blue is a Belgian Malinois and the department says he was selected for the force because of his high drive. Blue is with his future handler,…
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This K9 Officer Needs a Name…Can You Help?

The Benton County Sheriff's Office is Asking for Your Help Naming Their Newest Recruit
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The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is on the search for…a really great name. The Sheriff’s Office posted a picture of their new one-year-old K9 officer and are asking for your help in giving him a name. The pup comes to the Sheriff’s Office from Slovakia and they say he is a “very social and driven pooch”. You can post your…