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Klieman’s Absence Mars Otherwise Exceptional Trip to Washington D.C.

North Dakota State met with President Trump at the White House on Monday

WASHINGTON D.C. —  The North Dakota State football team is about to make its return flight to Fargo after a full day in the nation’s capital. They met with the President and got to explore a lot of what Washington D.C. has to offer. Players say it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and something they’ll never forget. President Trump fed the…

President Trump Pardons Alexandria, Minnesota Turkey

In a national poll to see which of the two birds would get the pardon, Drumstick got 60 percent of the vote.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — One lucky turkey from a turkey farm near Alexandria, Minnesota has gotten a presidential pardon. “Drumstick, you are hereby pardoned,” President Trump said as the crowd applauded. Drumstick and his alternate, Wishbone, were raised by Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg, who were on hand for the pardoning. In a national poll to see which of the two birds…

Minnesota, North Dakota Senators React to Franken Accusations

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Franken’s counterpart, Minnesota U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, strongly condemned her colleague without mentioning him by name. Klobuchar released a statement saying: “This should not have happened to Leeann Tweeden. I strongly condemn this behavior and the Senate Ethics Committee must open an investigation.” Senator Heitkamp says she’s “very concerned and disappointed” with Franken. Senator Hoeven says…

House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise, Returns to Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise, has returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since he was shot while at a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Scalise was greeted by standing ovation from the House as he walked in. He participated in Thursday’s vote series and addressed his colleagues on the House floor, thanking Rep. Brad Wenstrup,…

Eclipse is So Yesterday…Today, the Corpse Flower Blooms in Washington D.C.

As the corpse flower blooms, it gives off an odor of rotting flesh for seven to eight hours

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It only blooms once every few years to once a decade and if you like the smell of death, then it’s the flower for you. Three corpse flowers are blooming at the United States Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. It’s the first time in North America three of these plants are blooming at the same time in…

Rep. Cramer Heading to Kazakhstan

Members of the presidential delegation will attend an energy expo in the country later this month

  WASHINGTON D.C. — North Dakota U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer said he’ll join federal Energy Secretary Rick Perry and others on a trip to Kazakhstan. Members of the presidential delegation will attend an energy expo in the country later this month. Cramer said he’ll work to promote American energy at the Expo 2017 global fair. The Republican is a member…

St. Paul Woman Protesting in Washington D.C. on President Trump’s Deportation Policies

YINGYA VANG SAYS HER FAMILY HAS BEEN DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY DEPORTATION AND HOPES HER STORY CAN HELP ANOTHER FAMILY. OUR WASHINGTON D.C. CORRESPONDENT, ALEXIS WAINWRIGHT REPORTS

WASHINGTON D.C. — One St. Paul woman traveled all the way to Washington, D.C. to protest Trump administration policies on deportation. She hopes her story can make a difference. “My dad was actually affected by deportation,” said Yingya Vang, of St. Paul. “In 2012, he was detained.” Vang has seen deportation first hand. “At that time, my brother was five-years-old and…

National Police Week: Officer Jason Moszer’s Name Honored in Washington, D.C.

This is where you will now find a forever dedication to Fargo's fallen officer, Jason Moszer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fallen officers from across the country, including Fargo Police Office Jason Moszer, are being honored during 2017 National Police Week activities in our nation’s capital. We come to you tonight from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, just a few blocks from the Capitol building, where you’ll find the names of thousands of fallen officers, including Jason…