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Lawmakers Won’t Override Gov. Burgum on Funding for Townships

Legislative leaders say they don't think they have enough votes to override the veto

May 16, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — Lawmakers say they won’t dispute the veto made by Governor Burgum that cuts funding to at least 1,600 townships. After the session ended, the governor vetoed a $16.1 million bill that proposed giving each non-oil producing township $10,000. Gov. Burgum said the money is not a good use of the state’s “scarce financial resources.” Legislative leaders…

Central Cass Celebrates Groundbreaking for $26 Million Expansion Project

The project costing $26 million dollars is geared to improve school for students

May 15, 2017

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CASSELTON, ND– Central Cass Public Schools is gearing up to start construction at full force. But, part of building something new means a bittersweet goodbye to the old. “We simply are completely out of room,” said Morgan Forness, Superintendent of Central Cass Public Schools. Central Cass Public Schools celebrated the start of its $26 million expansion project. “We really needed to…

Sanford Health Bringing in Hometown Fave, Legendary Musician and Superstar for Big Opening

It is only for employees and their guests

May 15, 2017

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From Left to Right: Carson Wentz, Lionel Richie and Fergie are scheduled to entertain employees for Sanford Health’s grand opening of the new hospital in south Fargo FARGO, ND — Sanford Health announces some big named guests to help them celebrate the grand opening of its new hospital in south Fargo. Fergie and Lionel Richie will perform, along with an…

Bills for DAPL Protests Still Coming in for Reimbursement

The bills cover salaries, overtime pay, meals, lodging, mileage and other expenses

May 15, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — The bills for the Dakota Access pipeline protest costs continue to come in from several law enforcement agencies across the state. The state Division of Disaster Emergency Services says they have paid $719,000 to the Fargo Police Department. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office submitted a final bill for $819-thousand dollars but so far, has only received $62,000…

UND Softball Eliminated from Big Sky Tournament

North Dakota's season ends with conference tournament loss.

May 12, 2017

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OGDEN, Utah (UND Athletics) — The University of North Dakota softball team’s season came to an end, as Idaho State advanced on in the 2017 Big Sky Conference Softball Tournament with a 4-1 win over UND on Friday afternoon. After dropping the tournament’s opening game against Southern Utah on Thursday, the Fighting Hawks needed to win out to claim the…

Authorities Release Little Details Behind Death of California DAPL Protester

They're arranging to send his body back to family members in the Republic of Macedonia

May 12, 2017

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MORTON COUNTY, ND — Authorities are releasing little details behind death of a California man who was found dead near the Cannon Ball River. Authorities say 35-year-old Damjan Nedelkovski of Glendale had alcohol in his system, but no drugs. They say Nedelkovski was a known DAPL protester. Morton County officials say his cell phone had no records since late October…

Craig Cobb Sells Nome Property, Takes Back Reward Offer

Authorities said the fire was arson but have not made any arrests

May 12, 2017

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NOME, ND — White supremacist Craig Cobb said he has sold his property in Nome, North Dakota back to its original owner. Cobb said he is also taking back the reward offered for information on the fire that destroyed the church earlier this year. Authorities said the fire was arson but have not made any arrests. Cobb is serving four…

Group Focused on Recalling Fargo Commissioner Piepkorn Backs Down

Piepkorn says he is ready to file a request for the 35-hundred names of everyone who signed the petition if it were filed

May 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — After months of gathering signatures on their petition to recall Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn, a spokesperson for the group of citizens says they are no longer filing. The spokesperson says the group is not confident about the validity of some of their signatures or if they had enough to file the petition. Commissioner Piepkorn has come…

Search for Missing Mandan Man Continues

Authorities from multiple departments are searching for the man

May 12, 2017

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MANDAN, ND — Authorities are looking for a Mandan man who they say possibly drowned. The man was reported missing Wednesday night. His boat was found empty and idling in the Missouri River near the Fort Rice landing on Thursday. Authorities from multiple departments are searching for the man. Anyone with more info is asked to contact police. Categories: Community,…

NDSU Gives Back During Move Out Week

One student's trash may be another student's treasure during move out week

May 11, 2017

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FARGO, ND — While finals may be coming to an end, another stress begins. It’s move out week. “We should probably put the guitar first,” one NDSU student said as they packed up. The semester may be over for some students, but now they tackle a new test. Fitting everything into a car. “I had to get rid of my mirror,”…