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Tina Smith Sworn into Office, State Senator Michelle Fischbach Declines Higher Salary

Republicans are anxious to keep Fischbach in the Senate to protect a narrow majority

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Minnesota has a new senator as Lt. Governor Tina Smith gets sworn into office. The Democrat was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence on the Senate floor in Washington. Just before taking the oath of office, Smith got her name plate placed outside her new office in Washington. She resigned as the state’s Lieutenant Governor…

Hennepin County: No Charges in Officer Involved Shooting Death of Unarmed Woman

In the video, Freeman blames investigators for not doing their jobs

  HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says he doesn’t have enough evidence to charge anyone in the fatal officer-involved shooting of Justine Damond. That’s what he told an activist group on Wednesday night. The group recorded the conversation and posted it on Facebook. In the video, Freeman blames investigators for not doing their jobs. In July,…

Gate City Bank Offering Program for Rising Property Taxes

Gate City Bank says they understand that increases to your mortgage can be difficult and are letting the public know that there are ways they can help

FARGO, ND — Due to recent legislative changes in North Dakota, property taxes may rise significantly for some people in 2018. Gate City Bank says they understand that increases to your mortgage can be difficult. They are letting the public know that there are ways they can help. They are asking the community to request a free preliminary analysis from…

Archambault Says He’ll be an Advocate, Despite Being Voted Out of Office

Faith says he's not sure how big of an issue that was in the campaign

  MORTON COUNTY, ND — The Standing Rock Sioux chairman has been voted out of office. Dave Archambault got 37 percent of the vote in Wednesday’s tribal election and Mike Faith got 63 percent. Archambault conceded defeat saying he’ll “continue to advocate for the issues facing our community.” His call earlier this year for large-scale Dakota Access pipeline protest camps…

Former Cass County Correctional Officer Under Investigation

The Cass County Sheriff's Office took a report from an inmate on September 9th alleging the misconduct

  CASS COUNTY, ND — An alleged sexual offense by a former Cass County Jail correctional officer is under investigation. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office took a report from an inmate on September 9th alleging the misconduct. Two days later, the sheriff’s office requested the assistance of the BCI with the investigation. The alleged victim is no longer in custody…

North Dakota Firefighters Rescue Survivors of Collapsed Building…It’s Only a Drill

The chief said a Sioux Falls building collapse which killed one person last December is one of many reasons this training is important

FARGO, ND — Firefighters from Fargo to Minot are saving people from a collapsing office building as part of a simulation. Before getting a taste of the action, crews set up obstacles which will simulate a partially collapsed building. It’s the culmination of eight days of training to prepare them from natural disasters or other structural issues. Seasoned firefighters experienced…

North Dakota Company Awarded Contract to Make President Trump’s “Wall” Prototype

Fisher Sand & Gravel Company was founded 60 years ago and has their headquarters in Dickinson.

DICKINSON, ND — A long standing North Dakota company is one of four firms awarded contracts to make a prototype for the Mexico border wall. Fisher Sand & Gravel Company was founded 60 years ago and has their headquarters in Dickinson. Officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protections said the prototypes will be built along the San Diego border….

ND Tax Commissioner Considering Action Against Griggs County Commission

Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger held a hearing in Cooperstown on Friday

GRIGGS COUNTY, ND — The tax commissioner is considering action after the Griggs County Commission failed to produce 2016 real estate sales records. Counties are required to provide the records to ensure that property values result in fair and equitable taxation. Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger held a hearing in Cooperstown on Friday. He said it was the first time a…

North Dakota Tribes Asking for Help Fighting Addiction Crisis

Officials say the tribes are working hard but they are not on track with the state's efforts to fight drug addiction

  NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota tribes are asking the state for more help to fight addiction on the reservations. Officials with multiple treatment centers on the reservations say the tribes have lost touch with the state on drug issues over the years. They are hoping to revive interest in fighting addiction after the first lady says she it is…

Sen. Hoeven Moving Fargo Office Downtown

The office is accessible through the skyway system

FARGO, ND — Senator Hoeven says he wants to get closer to startups and the technology sector of Fargo. That is why he is moving his Fargo office downtown. Beginning Friday, his staff will be located at 123 Broadway North, on the second floor of the old Metro Drug building. The office is accessible through the skyway system. Hoeven’s Fargo…