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Red River Valley Responds to Impeachment Trial

A petition submitted to Senator Hoeven and Senator Cramer asks the senators to uphold the integrity of the trial system, and call for witnesses and pertinent documents during the trial.

January 21, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – With the impeachment trial in full swing, people in our region are vocal about the issue. One man from Pelican Lake thinks the Senate is wasting their time. “I don’t think there should have been an impeachment vote in the first place because we have too much stuff to do in this country to waste our time…

North Dakota Request For Major Disaster Declaration Approved

It'll make federal assistance available under the Federal Emergency Management Agency

January 21, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump has approved North Dakota’s request for a major disaster declaration due to fall flooding and the early snowstorm. It’ll make federal assistance available under the Federal Emergency Management Agency. An estimated $10 million in damage was done to public infrastructure from a three-day October storm and flooding. The declaration covers 16 counties: Barnes, Eddy, Foster,…

Charity camp features athletes for a good cause

Nearly 100 kids from across the metro participated

January 20, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — “I started t-ball probably when I was 4, and I never stopped from there. I hope I can keep playing it, maybe in college a little bit. It’d be fun. I really like playing baseball,” says 15-year-old Abram Anderson of Fargo. Anderson says he’s loved baseball ever since he can remember. So you can imagine his excitement,…

North Dakota Cyber Attacks on the Rise

Those attacks aren't limited to just the state, as phishing attacks are also on the rise against small businesses in our region, including in rural areas.

January 20, 2020

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FARGO, ND — Cyber attacks in North Dakota are on the rise according to the North Dakota Information Technology Department. Attacks have rocketed to more than 15 million per month against the state. Those attacks aren’t limited to just the state, as phishing attacks are also on the rise against small businesses in our region, including in rural areas. I-T…

West Fargo Asks for Public’s Help on Redevelopment Project

Officials say the Ninth Street East Corridor needs improvement

January 20, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo is asking for the public’s help in improving an area of the city that officials say needs better traffic flow. The Ninth Street East corridor from 13th Avenue East to 12th Avenue Northeast is the area they’re focusing on. Representatives from West Fargo, the Fargo-Moorhead Council of Government and Apex Engineering gathered at…

North Dakota International Pageant celebrates women from across the state

The competition has been held for more than 30 years

January 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Sparkling dresses, stilettos and smiles filled the stage at the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts, but this isn’t your typical pageant. “We are exactly the opposite of what you think of for most pageants because our main goal is to build up women and to grow them into their best selves, so whatever that means for…

House In Rural Fairmount, North Dakota Destroyed By Fire

no one was home at the time of the fire and there are no injuries

January 19, 2020

TJ Nelson,

RICHLAND CO., N.D. — A rural Fairmount, North Dakota house is destroyed by fire. Numerous crews responded after getting the call around 8 Sunday morning to 9725 179th Avenue Southeast. Richland County Sheriff’s Office officials say no one was home at the time of the fire and there are no injuries. The fire spread to a nearby outbuilding and was…

Fargo Hosts North Dakota State Pinball Tournament

The Winner Moves On To Compete In Denver Colorado on March 5th

January 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — While most of the valley spent their day down in the snow, a group of pinball players were out racking up their high scores. It’s all apart of the North Dakota State Pinball Championship at Pinball Fargo. The top 16 players in the state competed to see who would go onto the National Tournament. These 16 were…

Local organization trains community on preventing child sexual abuse

Stand to Protect launched its education pilot program in 2019

January 16, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Some say child sexual abuse is an invisible health crisis happening all around us. Last year alone, the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center conducted more than 350 forensic interviews with children who were sexually abused in the region. According to local experts, only 16 percent of victims report their sexual abuse during childhood, and the effects of…

Code Red Issued for Chaffee, North Dakota Due To Individual In Crisis

People are asked to stay clear of the area

January 16, 2020

TJ Nelson,

CHAFFEE, N.D. — An individual in crisis has authorities issuing a Code Red in rural Chaffee, North Dakota, about 40 minutes west of the metro. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the individual is dealing with a mental health crisis. They ask that everyone stay clear of the area until the situation is resolved. Sheriff Jesse Jahner is on-scene and will…