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Supporters of Fired Fargo Officer David Boelke Speak at Hearing

His wife and a retired West Fargo officer defended Boelke in front of city commissioners

September 8, 2017

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FARGO, ND — In spite of his termination, about 300 people signed an online petition in support of Boelke. Two of his supporters spoke to Fargo city commissioners explaining why they think he should be given a second chance. His wife, Heidi Boelke, made her stance clear in front of officers and city leaders. She claimed other law enforcement officers…

Petitioners Hope to End Blue Laws in North Dakota

North Dakota Open on Sundays held a petition stand at West Acres Mall to end the blue laws

August 24, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The “North Dakota Open on Sundays” group spent their day asking people to sign their petition at West Acres Mall. While dozens of states still have some form of Sunday sales law, North Dakota may be the strictest when it comes to retail business hours. The “Blue Law” states that any retail business cannot open before noon…

Fargo Police Officer Under Investigation

Officer David Boelke is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation

August 2, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A Fargo police officer is under investigation on a personnel complaint. Officer David Boelke is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Chief David Todd told KFGO News that it is an on-going internal affairs investigation so he can’t comment on the case. There’s a petition on Facebook supporting Boelke and the post…

Fargo Man Behind Petition To Allow North Dakota Stores To Open Early on Sunday

Brandon Medenwald is holding a petition to repeal the blue law of Sunday morning shopping

July 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND., — One local organizer is hoping to repeal North Dakota’s ban on Sunday morning shopping one petition at a time. Brandon Medenwald is leading the efforts to change the North Dakota Century Code and hopes to soon begin collecting signatures to get the issue before voters. Right now, retail stores in the state are not allowed to…

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…

Stenehjem Says Piepkorn Recall Efforts Can Move Forward

Petition efforts to recall Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn started earlier this year

May 5, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota attorney general says recall efforts against Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn can move forward. Piepkorn’s position is up for re-election on June 12th of 2018. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said as long as the recall petition is certified by June 12th, the election can take place. Piepkorn is known for wanting to know how…

Petition Circulating to Recall Fargo Commissioner Piepkorn

Volunteers were at Red Raven Espresso Parlor ready with the petition to recall commissioner piepkorn

March 29, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The group “We Are Fargo” hosted a signing of the petition to recall Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. Volunteers were at Red Raven Espresso Parlor. They are setting up at different locations with the documents. All signatures collected must be physical signatures and made on the official and approved petitions. Supporters of the recall say they don’t…

Confirmed: JCPenney Stores in Thief River Falls, Wahpeton to Close; Add Jamestown, Dickinson to the List

Additionally, stores in Dickinson and Jamestown are also closing, as well as seven other locations in Minnesota

March 17, 2017

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RED RIVER VALLEY — In a story we first brought you Thursday, officials with JCPenney confirm the Wahpeton and Thief River Falls locations are closing. Additionally, stores in Dickinson and Jamestown are also closing, as well as seven other locations in Minnesota. In total, JCPenney is closing 138 stores across the country, and officials say it is due to…

Want To Shop Early on Sundays? The Vote May Soon Be in Your Hands

A Fargo man is working toward putting the blue law on the ballot

March 16, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — Lawmakers denied the possibility of retail stores opening before noon on Sundays, but a local business owner isn’t giving up. A Fargo man said he is hoping to put a similar measure on an upcoming ballot. “Now that the bill is dead, we hope to put this exact issue to the voters,” said Brandon Medenwald, with North…

JCPenney Stores Expected to Close in Wahpeton, Thief River Falls After 80+ Years in Business

An online petition backed by the chamber to save the store has more than 1,200 signatures

March 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RED RIVER VALLEY — As JCPenney prepares to announce a list of closings around the country, the stores in Wahpeton and Thief River Falls are expected to be closed. Employees have been told the Thief River Falls location will be closing in June after over 80 years in business. An online petition backed by the chamber to save the…