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Vietnam Veterans and Local Law Enforcement Honor the Thousands of Lives Lost in 9/11

Many gathered on Veterans memorial bridge to speak about the 2,996 people killed on September 11th of 2001

September 11, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Vietnam Veterans are honoring those lives lost at an annual 9/11 memorial service. Many gathered on Veterans memorial bridge to speak about the 2,996 people killed on September 11th of 2001. That includes hundreds of heroes that ran into the chaos to save lives but never made it out. Those who came out to the memorial expressed…

Felony Charges Dropped Against Father and Son Arrested for 210 Pounds of Marijuana

Christopher Conkey and Robert Smith were charged after a traffic stop west of Mandan on I–94

September 2, 2018

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MANDAN, N.D. — Felony charges are dropped against a father and son arrested in February after 210 pounds of marijuana was seized from their pickup. Christopher Conkey and Robert Smith were charged after a traffic stop west of Mandan on I–94. Conkey is from Oregon and Smith is from Washington state. Attorneys for the pair filed motions to suppress evidence…

Red River Zoo Calling all Pokemon Go Trainers for Game’s New Updates

They have two gymnasiums and seven different Pokestops for people to rack up points

April 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For all you Pokemon Go players out there, Red River Zoo is luring in all trainers with the games latest updates! Exciting changes to the game are attracting fans to once again ‘catch–em–all’. The zoo hosted a Pokemon Go Social where lures were set up at various Pokestops between 1 and 4:30 pm and people won prices…

What Happens to Federal Employees During a Government Shutdown?

At the North Dakota National Guard, more than 460 people are furloughed

January 22, 2018

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FARGO, ND — A government shutdown does not just affect those in Washington D.C. but it affects lives in the FM area. We’ll tell you what steps some groups take when the government isn’t working. This isn’t the first time the government has shut down, affecting federal workers. But different organizations in North Dakota have a different way of handling…

This Minnesota 10-Year-Old Is Putting a Stop to Bullying

"I'm hoping that it makes a difference and that it kind of brings down the bullying rage a little bit"

January 7, 2018

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FARGO, ND — About one in three students in the U.S. say they have been bullied at school. One Minnesota fifth grader is trying to fix that. He’s changing the minds of those around him. This is Thomas. A 10–year–old boy from Sartell, who loves to fish and ride his bike…but his passions go much deeper than that. At a…

Colorado Man Facing 20 Years in Prison with Drug Charges

29-year-old Jacob Todd is facing felony charges after a deputy stopped him for speeding

December 15, 2017

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MORTON COUNTY, CO — A Colorado man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Morton County. 29–year–old Jacob Todd is facing felony charges after a deputy stopped him for speeding. Todd was allegedly found with 30 pounds of marijuana, which has a street value of about $30–thousand dollars. Todd is facing 20 years in prison but has not…

Moorhead Man Offers $1,000 Reward for Arrest of Vandals

Bob Footitt is offering a $1,000 reward to help catch the person responsible

November 22, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Vandals have repeatedly struck one south Moorhead neighborhood over the past few months. Now, after the latest incident, one homeowner is offering a reward that he hopes will end the attacks. “It’s time for this stuff to stop,” Bob Footitt said. He lives on South Rivershore Drive and says he has been the victim of multiple cases…

Tea with Royalty: Miss America Cara Mund Visits Sanford Children’s Hospital

She made a stop at Sanford's Children Hospital to have a tea party with some patients

November 17, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Miss America made a stop at Sanford Children’s Hospital to have a tea party with some patients. Each child got to wear her own Miss America crown. They asked North Dakota native, Cara Mund, all kinds of questions, including whether or not she lives in a castle. Mund is serving as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s…

Traffic Stop on I-94 in Fargo Nets $115,000 of Marijuana

Police say it happened on Wednesday when they made a traffic stop eastbound on I-94 in Fargo

November 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A traffic violation turned into a drug arrest after police found 70 pounds of marijuana. Police say it happened on Wednesday when they made a traffic stop eastbound on I-94 in Fargo. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of two duffel bags with about $115,000 worth of packaged marijuana. They arrested Jakeb Ward of…

California Man Sentenced for Transporting More than Half a Million Dollars in Marijuana Across ND

Miller said he was on his way to Illinois with the load

October 18, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — The California man, who was arrested during a traffic stop in North Dakota for having nearly 200 pounds of marijuana, has been sentenced. Harold Miller, 71, of Sacramento, California will serve one year in prison on felony and misdemeanor drug possession charges. Miller was arrested following a traffic stop on I-94 near Bismarck. In his vehicle, he…