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New material is being used on a road in Barnesville after dust complaints

The application started yesterday and they are expecting to finish today.
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BARNESVILLE, Minn.- The City of Barnesville is applying experimental polymer to a road after years of dust complaints. Keith Jackson has been living between 12th and 13th Street Southeast in Barnesville for almost half a decade. When he first saw the home they knew it was the family’s “dream home.” It was everything he could imagine and more, ut there…
Business, Community, Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News

Welcome to Agincourt: How Local Artist Brings Make-Believe Iowa Town to Life

What started off as an idea during a commercial break has now turned into a living, breathing story
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — You won’t find this small Iowa town on a map, but you will find it at the Rourke Art Gallery Museum in Moorhead. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how one NDSU professor turned artist and architect has brought his story to life. What started off as an idea during a commercial break has now turned into a…
Local News, North Dakota News

Committee Discusses Bike-Friendly Strategies for the Metro

The F-M area has been ranked a bronze-level bike-friendly community
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FARGO, N.D. — The Metropolitan Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee held its quarterly meeting to discuss how to continue making the F–M area more bike–friendly. The committee also talked about ways to get the community involved with activities. The F–M area has been ranked a bronze–level bike–friendly place since 2014 by the League of American Bicyclists. “We’re kind of hoping maybe this…
Community, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

People in the Community Using Bike Sharing for More than Just Transportation

They have 11 different docks around the area. Some scattered throughout downtown and some on and near the NDSU campus
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FARGO, N.D. — People around town are using Great Rides Bike Share to do more than just get from one place to another; they are using it for fun. Students at NDSU took a field trip to the Red River for a two hour bike ride to see different parts of nature. Those with Great Rides say there are so…
Business, Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Will Both New Bars Receive Class Z Licenses?

Fargo City Commissioners were supposed to pick out of a hat but before that could happen, conversation sparked
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FARGO, ND — The city of Fargo has an ordinance that says if there are more applicants than licenses available, they must have a drawing. Two businesses were in the running for a Class Z liquor license but both new bars may have a successful future. Which new bar will receive the one Class Z license available? “We’ve got two…
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page

Newfolden, Minnesota Reports Water Main Break

It happened just east of the elementary school
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  NEWFOLDEN, Minn. — The City of Newfolden, Minnesota is reporting a water main break. It happened just east of the elementary school. Repairs will begin in the morning and water will be shut off in that area of town until it’s fixed which is expected by late Tuesday. Categories: Community, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing Page Tags: BREAK,…
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LIVE REPORT: Fargo Heads to Frisco and What the Frisco Mayor Really Thinks About Bison Football Fans

After one year off, North Dakota State football is back in the National Championship game
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FRISCO, TX — The march to a sixth FCS Football Championship title is underway as the NDSU Bison football team officially landed this morning in Frisco, Texas. The players boarded their flight early this morning. They walked into Hector International Airport wearing their NDSU apparel and with their game faces on. Many other fans, along with the marching band and…
Crime, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

St. Cloud Man Arrested After Skipping Court Over Fargo Girlfriend’s Death

An autopsy reveals she had hung herself
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FARGO, ND — A St. Cloud man who skipped a change of plea hearing for failing to report his girlfriend’s death is back in custody in Fargo. Joseph Griemann is charged with felony possession of drug paraphernalia along with a charge of failing to report a death. He was charged in August 2015 after his girlfriend, Casey Shulte, was found…
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New Mississippi Valley Division Commander Meets with Gov. Burgum, Sen. Hoeven Over Flood Diversion Efforts

Major General Kaiser says the most important thing that came out of today's meeting is hearing about both Minnesota and North Dakota working together toward a common goal
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FARGO, ND — The F–M Flood Diversion project has caused controversy for years but now Governor Dayton and Governor Burgum are working together for permanent flood protection. “The engineers are confident they can solve it,” said Gov. Burgum. “It’ll take some engineering skills, it’s going to take some political skill, it’s going to take some give and collaboration for us…
Community, Crime, Local News, News Landing Page

South Dakota Woman Dies After Grass Fire Spreads to House

Authorities did not immediately identify the 26-year-old woman whose body was found Tuesday morning
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FAIRBURN, SD — A woman is dead after a grass fire spread to her home in Fairburn, South Dakota, south of Rapid City. Authorities did not immediately identify the 26-year-old woman whose body was found Tuesday morning. The Custer Fire Chief says the grass fire had the potential to destroy the small town. It damaged at least three buildings in…