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State Superintendent Baesler Releases Statement Following DUI Arrest

Baesler was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on February 26

March 4, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler released a statement following her arrest for drunken driving. Baesler said she is taking responsibility for her actions and plans to work with counselors to address her struggles with alcohol. In her statement, she says, “It’s important to me to set an example by taking responsibility for my actions, with humility, and to…

Greywind Supports Gather in Support Before Crew’s Sentencing

Now that one of her killers is about to be sentenced, people in the community are showing their support

February 1, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Savanna Greywind supporters are standing together to make a statement before one of her murderers finds out her fate tomorrow during her sentencing hearing. Community gatherings such as these are a part of the healing process for her loved ones in our “Lead Story”. Just six months ago, Savanna Greywind’s disappearance was a mystery. Now that one…

Authorities Identify NDSU Student Found Dead on Campus

Authorities say Noah Rockenback was found in a private room at the Mathew Living Learning Center West at NDSU

January 11, 2018

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FARGO, ND — NDSU police have identified the student found dead on campus Wednesday. Authorities say Noah Rockenback was found in a private room at the Mathew Living Learning Center West at NDSU. NDSU police say they are not releasing any other details on the case at this time and the family is asking for their privacy. A University…

Family of Justine Damond Breaks Their Silence Over Shooting Investigation

Justine's father says the family is deeply concerned that the initial investigation was not done properly

December 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Justine Damond’s family is demanding a more rigorous probe into her shooting. “We implore Mr. Freeman and the prosecutor’s office to continue to pursue a rigorous investigation and examination of evidence in the events leading to Justine’s death,” Justine’s father said. You can read his full remarks below. Damond was fatally shot by Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed…

Two More Women Come Forward with Accusations Against Sen. Franken

The women say the events happened in Minneapolis in 2007 and 2008

November 22, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two women are alleging that Senator Al Franken touched their buttocks during events for his first campaign for Senate. The women say the events happened in Minneapolis in 2007 and 2008. In a statement, Franken says, “It’s difficult to respond to anonymous accusers, and I don’t remember those campaign events.” Last week, Franken was accused of…

Target Announces Closure of Fergus Falls Location

The store's last day will be February 3rd

November 6, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Shoppers in Fergus Falls will have one less option come this next year. Target will be shutting its doors for good in 2018. The store’s last day will be February 3rd. Target released a statement saying, “This decision was not made lightly” and says “typically, a store is closed as a result of seeing several years…

NFL Responds to Study of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Football Players

In 111 NFL players' brains, 110 of them had CTE

July 26, 2017

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NATIONAL — The NFL has released a statement concerning a study on football players and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association states researchers looked at more than 200 autopsies of former NFL, college and high school football players. Researchers say they found 170 out of 202 players had…

Three Flavors of Bush’s Baked Beans Being Recalled

There aren't any illnesses being reported in connection with the recall

July 24, 2017

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NATIONAL — Bush Brothers and Company is issuing a voluntary recall of 28 ounce cans of three kinds of it’s popular flavors of beans. The company is asking consumers to throw away the cans after they found potentially defective side seams of the cans. The recall affects the Bush’s Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans, Country Style Baked Beans and…

Facebook Post Leads to Shut Down of Free Rabbits at the Red River Valley Fair

The Red River Valley Fair issued a statement saying since the discovery the rabbits have been relocated and are no longer being used as prizes

July 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — Some people were not happy to see the prize being given away at a carnival stand at the Red River Valley Fair. This Murphy Brothers Carnival stand was giving away live rabbits as prizes. These pictures were posted to Facebook last night with a caption saying she had confronted the man and asked where the…

Former Circuit Court Judge to Announce Run for U.S. House

Current Republican U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem is running for governor

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

SOUTH DAKOTA — A former circuit court judge is planning to run for South Dakota’s U.S. House seat as a Democrat. Tim Bjorkman will announce his candidacy on Thursday. Bjorkman’s campaign says in a statement that he plans to deliver solutions to problems rather than promoting partisan squabbling. Secretary of State Shantel Krebs is competing with Dusty Johnson in the…