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Senator John Hoeven Holds Round Table with Ag Leaders to Discuss Farm Bill

Hoeven is on the Farm Bill conference committee

FARGO, N.D. — Senator John Hoeven sat down with farmers and agriculture leaders at NDSU’s Barry Hall to discuss the upcoming farm bill and the impact of tariffs on local growers. The farm bill is currently in conference, where members of both the House and Senate will combine their versions before the deadline in September. Last week, Hoeven was named to…

State Senator Judy Lee To Be Given Legacy Leader Award

It will be presented during The Chamber's Eighth Annual Meeting on September 19

FARGO, N.D. — A longtime state lawmaker is being recognized for her role in shaping and serving The Chamber. Senator Judy Lee of West Fargo will be given the 2018 Legacy Leader Award. It will be presented during The Chamber’s Eighth Annual Meeting on September 19 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. Lee was selected by a nomination committee based…

Fargo Police Say Missing Man Has Been Located And Is Safe

Charles Brian Danielson had last been seen Friday, August 3

UPDATE August 8, 2018: Fargo Police say Charles Danielson has been located and is safe. -original story below- FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo are asking the public for help in locating a missing male. Charles Brian Danielson was last seen Friday, August 3, 2018 in the morning, last seen wearing a dark colored RDO hat, blue t-shirt with white…

Aberdeen Woman Sent To Fargo Hospital After Crash Near Edgeley

85-year-old Jean Hanson had to be cut from her car

EDGELEY, N.D. — An Aberdeen woman was airlifted to a Fargo hospital after a crash near Edgeley, North Dakota. The highway patrol says around 2:10 p.m. Saturday, a pickup pulling an empty livestock trailer failed to stop and was hit. 85-year-old Jean Hanson had to be cut from her car before being airlifted to Fargo. Her condition is not known….

Prime Minister of Iceland Attends Heritage Celebration In North Dakota

Iceland Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir is 5th To Attend Deuce of August

Iceland Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir & North Dakota Governor Doug BurgumMOUNTAIN, N.D. — The small northeastern North Dakota town of Mountain is holding its annual Icelandic heritage celebration this weekend. Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed the prime minister of Iceland to the 119th Deuce of August festival. His office says she is the fifth sitting prime minister of Iceland to attend…

Grand Forks Man Dies After Crashing Vehicle Into Tree

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A man is dead after leading Grand Forks police on a short pursuit and then crashing into a tree Thursday morning. Police say an officer tried to pull the driver over around 5:15. A short pursuit ensued but the officer ended it for safety reasons after the driver turned off his headlights. The officer later found the…

13th Avenue and 16th Street Intersection Re–Opens in West Fargo

The 13th Avenue Reconstruction Project is well underway

WEST FARGO, N.D.– The 13th Avenue Reconstruction Project is well underway. The south side of the 13th Avenue and 16th Street intersection re–opened after temporarily closing for dirt and gravel work. Lane closures are causing traffic congestion during peak hours of business for retailers nearby. A crossover will be open on Saturday for traffic between 17th Street East and 48th…

UPDATE: 911 Lines Are Back in Fargo-Moorhead Area

UPDATE: 911 service has been restored to Red River Regional Dispatch Center and Grand Forks Public Safety Answering Point 911 . ——- FARGO, N.D. – Emergency lines for the Red River Regional Dispatch Center are not working. People needing help from police, fire, or paramedics are asked to call the non-emergency number at 701-451-7660. Red River Dispatch did not say what…