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“It’s Time:” Effort to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in ND Underway

They think it has a good chance after seeing the success a 2016 medicinal marijuana bill had at the ballot box

November 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND — An effort to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota is underway. The campaign manager for the bill said they have at least 30 sponsors. Voters in 2018 could decide if North Dakota becomes the first state in the Midwest to legalize recreational marijuana. “Prohibition didn’t work for alcohol, it doesn’t work for this,” said Josh Dryer, campaign…

Former Sheyenne High School Teacher’s License Suspended Over Inappropriate Conduct

She quit before the start of the school year

November 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — A former West Fargo teacher has had her teaching license suspended for five years. The decision by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board against Elizabeth Doster was unanimous. Allegations surfaced this summer that Doster was partying with students at her home and had alcohol in her classroom at Sheyenne High School. She quit…

Jamestown Woman Sentenced After Fatal Crash in Bismarck

Voldness admitted to using meth before the deadly crash

November 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A Jamestown woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for causing a fatal crash in Bismarck. Darci Voldness, 29, pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and ingesting a controlled substance in September. Authorities say Voldness made a U-turn in front of a motorcycle being driven by 33-year-old Denver Glas in August 2016. The 33-year-old Linton man…

Rink Report: UND’s Peter Thome To Start Against Miami University

Cam Johnson, who started in 75 of the hawks last 78 games, was sidelined last week with an injury

November 8, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND senior goaltender Cam Johnson who started in 75 of the Hawks’ last 78 games was sidelined last week with an injury, which meant freshman Peter Thome would get his first collegiate start. In his Friday debut Thome saved 36 shots, the most of any UND debuting goalie this century. The hawks expect a similar performance…

Minnesota Deer Hunters Register Nearly 70,000 Deer

The total harvest last year was about 173,000

November 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — Minnesota hunters registered about the same number of deer during the first two days of the season as last year. The DNR says of the nearly 71,00 deer registered, 57 percent were bucks compared with 67 percent during the first weekend of the hunt last year. The agency predicts about 200,000 deer will be taken during this…

West Acres Announces New Store to Fill Vacancy

"Dry Goods" will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West Acres

November 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — “Dry Goods” is coming to West Acres Mall. The Iowa-based, women’s fashion retail chain, will open its first North Dakota location next spring. Dry Goods will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West Acres. It’ll be one of several new stores coming to the mall in the next few months after several stores…

Senator Hoeven Meets with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Nominee

President Trump nominated James to the Civil Works post earlier this year

November 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Hoeven is pushing for flood protection from the nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Hoeven met with R.D. James to introduce him to flood protection efforts in the Red River Valley and in Minot. President Trump nominated James to the Civil Works post earlier this year. If confirmed, James will play…

Country Music’s Hottest Couple Returning to North Dakota in 2018

The couple also added stops next year in Sioux Falls and Minneapolis

November 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The hottest couple in country music is returning to the valley next summer. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are bringing their extended Soul2Soul World Tour back to North Dakota. They’ll perform at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on Tuesday July 10. Presale tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. with general sales starting next Friday…

Popular HBO Show Host Takes on Fargo’s City Commission

A city of about 120,000 was thrust into the national spotlight on HBO

November 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A popular HBO show host decided to poke fun at Fargo last night. In an episode about economic development, John Oliver used Fargo as an example, but he wasn’t exactly flattering. A city of about 120,000 was thrust into the national spotlight on HBO. “Take a look at Fargo, North Dakota,” Oliver said in the segment. As…

ND Dept. of Health Proposes Medical Marijuana Administrative Rules

Voters approved medical marijuana in November 2016

November 6, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s Health Department has unveiled proposed administrative rules for a medical marijuana system in the state. The agency is taking public comments through December 26, and has scheduled public meetings in six cities next month. Voters approved medical marijuana in November 2016. The Health Department doesn’t expect the drug to be available to patients for another…