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Courtyard by Marriott Building $15 Million Hotel Near New Sanford Hospital

The hotel is expected to open in September

December 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Construction is underway on a $15 million Courtyard by Marriott west of Sanford’s new $500-million hospital in Fargo. Sanford donated the land for the 110-room, four-story hotel. Brandt Hospitality Group of Fargo will be an operating partner. The interior will use healing designs that will include soothing colors and casual gathering spaces. The hotel is expected…

Former Fargo Priest Accused of Molesting Two Teens Makes First Court Appearance

Bail for Fernando Sayasaya was set at $5 million

December 19, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Fernando Sayasaya, the former Fargo Catholic priest accused of molesting two underage boys, made his initial court appearance. Over the course of 19 years, it took the Fargo and West Fargo Police Departments, the FBI, U.S. Marshals and the Philippines national police to capture and bring former Catholic priest Fernando Sayasaya back to North Dakota. “I’d be lying…

Fargo City Commission Votes Against Reforming City’s Election Process

December 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fargo City Commission voted 3-2 against putting a measure on the June ballot to reform the city’s election process. The changes would have involved increasing the size of the city commission from five to seven, switching to “approval voting” which allows voters to choose as many candidates as they like and creating a primary election. The…

Senator Heitkamp Says GOP Tax Reform Bill Hurts Middle Income Families

They all say the tax reform wouldn't benefit them in the long run

December 18, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Senator Heidi Heitkamp says the Republican tax reform bill will raise costs for most middle income families in the long-term. She spoke in Fargo alongside a local tax attorney, small business owner, senior citizen, farmer and the president of the North Dakota Building and Construction Trades Council. They all say the tax reform wouldn’t benefit them in…

Regional Entertainment: Kelly Clarkson, Dwight Yoakam…and Oh Yes, DINOSAURS!

KELLY CLARKSON, DWIGHT YOAKAM TO PLAY IN THE REGION

December 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

REGIONAL — There are a number of entertainment acts, concerts and attractions coming to North Dakota and Minnesota. Kelly Clarkson will be performing for VIP Super Bowl ticket holders during two separate events on the day of the game. She will perform at a pre-game party called the 52 Live party for Super Bowl ticket holders at the Armory. She’ll…

Woman Accidentally Shoots Herself with 9mm Handgun in Richland County

The accidental shooting happened at a residence in Hankinson

December 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HANKINSON, ND — A woman is being treated after accidentally shooting herself in the leg. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was called to St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge after Sara Kiner arrived last night. The 28-year-old told authorities that she was handling a 9mm handgun when it went off and struck her in the leg. The accidental shooting happened…

Positive News for Former Fargo Police Officer

The board voted 6 to 2, saying Boelke did not violate the group's code of conduct

December 15, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s Peace Officers Standards and Training Board has voted in favor of a former Fargo officer who was fired in August for his poor work performance. David Boelke says he is satisfied with the state’s decision and while it will not allow him to get his job back, he is still able to apply for…

ND Constitutional Carry Law: Loaded Guns Allowed in Vehicles with Proper ID

The state's constitutional carry law took effect in August

December 14, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is clearing up some confusion surrounding the state’s constitutional-carry law. Stenehjem says drivers may store a loaded gun in their vehicle, but if stopped by law enforcement, they must show proper state identification. He says showing a valid state driver’s license is the “equivalent of a valid concealed weapons license”…

Moorhead Forward Randklev Commits to UND

Randklev is part of the Spuds' top line that helped the team to a state runner-up finish last season.

December 13, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A few weeks after pulling his commitment from Arizona State, Moorhead hockey forward Carter Randklev says he’s going to the University of North Dakota. Randklev is part of the top line for the Spuds that helped them to a state runner-up finish last season, and he has wasted no time showing off the talent already. In the…

Search for Missing Fort Berthold Woman Continues, Reward for Information Doubled

Lone Bear is a mother of five

December 13, 2017

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NEW TOWN, ND — The search for a missing Fort Berthold woman continues, as donations for a reward for information double. Olivia Lone Bear, 32, was last seen leaving a New Town restaurant on October 24 and hasn’t been seen since. Anonymous donors have doubled the amount of a reward set up for information leading to her whereabouts in…