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Airline Passengers Headed to Minneapolis Stranded at Hector International

The Winter Storm In Minnesota Causes Six Flights to Land At The Hector International Airport

January 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Monday night’s winter storm in Minnesota caused six different flights to take an unexpected stop in Fargo at Hector International Airport. While two flights were able to head off Monday night, passengers on the other flights were forced to stay overnight in Fargo and depart Tuesday morning. A line this long is a sight rarely seen at Hector…

Richland County Authorities Investigating Possible School Harassment in Colfax

Law enforcement was called in to determine if a crime was committed

January 23, 2018

TJ Nelson,

COLFAX, N.D. — Authorities have stepped in to investigate a case of harassment, bullying or hazing at the high school in Colfax, North Dakota. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is following up with a report filed at Richland 44 High School. Superintendent Tim Godfrey says he was notified late last week of the problem. Law enforcement was called in to…

ND Democrats Respond to Burgum Speech; Criticize GOP for Failed Promises

State Democrats point to budget cuts and failure to increase jobs as proof of failed promises

January 23, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. — State Representative Ron Guggisberg of Fargo delivered the Democratic Party’s response to Governor Burgum’s speech. Guggisberg criticized Republicans for the state’s budget deficit and cuts to state spending. He said this has put stress on state programs and individual taxpayers. Guggisberg said that the Republican majority failed to uphold their promise of keeping property taxes steady and…

Closures Affecting Travel on University Drive North

As of now, the lane is expected to remain closed until January 29th

January 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — If you’re planning on traveling down University Drive North over the next few days, expect there to be some delays. Starting today the road between 15th and 14th Avenues North will be reduced to one lane, while the city repairs a private sewer. As of now, the lane is expected to remain closed until January 29th….

Fargo Police: Don’t Leave Valuables in Plain Sight

A Fargo businessman had his work van stolen containing $15,000 worth of tools on Sunday night

January 22, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Department is warning the community about a trail of car break-ins over the weekend. They say the similarities between the crimes are broken windows and stolen valuables. Police say it’s important to lock up your vehicle but that won’t always stop someone from stealing what’s inside. They say it’s important to take anything valuable…

Men Arrested for Transporting Nearly 500 Pounds of Marijuana in North Dakota

They were stopped Sunday morning on I-94 just outside Jamestown

January 22, 2018

TJ Nelson,

STUTSMAN COUTNY, N.D. — Two men are jailed after they were caught with nearly 500 pounds of marijuana. The Stutsman County Sheriff Office arrested Nhia Lee of Minnesota and Bee Thor of Wisconsin. They were stopped Sunday morning on I-94 just outside Jamestown. Deputies found what appears to be 476 pounds of raw marijuana. Lee and Thor face charges of…

DAPL Protester Reaches Plea Deal

Prosecutors will drop a more serious count of discharge of a firearm during a felony crime of violence

January 22, 2018

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — Red Fawn Fallis has pleaded guilty to civil disorder and gun possession by a felon. The Denver woman will avoid a trial after she was accused of firing a gun three times in October 2016 at the Dakota Access pipeline protest in Morton County, North Dakota. No one was hurt. Prosecutors will drop a more…

North Dakota “Blue Alert” Suspect Appears in Court

Salvarado says he will not fight extradition back to North Dakota to face attempted murder and assault charges

January 19, 2018

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The suspect who allegedly tried to run down a Bismarck police officer and triggered a statewide Blue Alert manhunt appeared in court in South Dakota. Ulises Salvarado, 22, was arrested in Brookings, South Dakota after he went into a convenience store and asked the worker for help for a gunshot wound to his arm. He was…

North Dakota Launches Track-A-Plow Program

Drivers can use this information to plan their travel in advance

January 19, 2018

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North Dakota Highway PatrolPlows try to navigate through heavy snow in North Dakota. NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota’s DOT is launching a pilot program to educate drivers on where snowplows will be in the state. The “Track-A-Plow” program shows drivers in real-time where snowplows are working and what direction they’re headed. Drivers can use this information to plan their travel…

North Dakota Seeing 10 Deaths This Flu Season

There were 619 flu cases reported to the state health department last week

January 19, 2018

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NORTH DAKOTA — Two more people have died of flu-related complications in North Dakota. State health officials say this brings a total of 10 people who have died this flu season. There were 619 flu cases reported to the state health department last week and that brings the total number of reported cases to more than 2,500. Officials say…