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GRAND FORKS, ND—The NCAA has disciplined the University of North Dakota football program after recruiting violations involving a student-athlete who was attending a different school and did not enter the transfer portal at that time. The conversations happening between the student-athlete and UND assistant Travis Stepps. Head coach Eric Schmidt and Stepps both agree the…
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A Fargo man was struck by a semi and killed on Interstate 29 early Friday morning near Argusville. The North Dakota State Patrol says around 3:45am, a Freightliner pulling a utility van trailer was southbound on I-29 near mile marker 79 when a pedestrian entered the roadway. The Freightliner hit the 71-year-old man, who was…
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Last weekend, Minnesota’s Republican party endorsed candidates for US Senate and Governor. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks talks about Adam Schwarze being endorsed for US Senate. Schwarze is a first time candidate for elected office. He wants the US Senate seat currently held by Tina Smith, who isn’t running for re-election. As…
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The man convicted of killing Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte is asking for a new trial. But there’s resistance from the State of North Dakota. In July 2021, Salamah Pendleton was convicted of killing his mother and Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte during a confrontation in May of 2020 at Pendleton’s home. Pendleton…
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A woman from Kennedy has pleaded guilty to a murder in Hallock in March 2025. 24-year-old Jordan Carol Hanson pleaded guilty last week to second degree felony murder in the death of Justin Esparza. Prosecutors say Hanson shot Esparza in the head, using his own gun, then left in Esparza’s truck and took his dog…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Later this month, the City of Mahnomen will be included in a new video by the Minnesota Historical Society. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. When the video is completed, there will be a link to it on the City of Mahnomen’s website.
You may have heard about problems with voting at last weekend’s Minnesota Republican Convention in Duluth. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks attended the convention and he tells us what happened. Despite the glitch that got in the way of the balloting, Gander says the convention atmosphere was positive. At last weekend’s convention,…
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BUXTON, ND—Both incumbents running for re-election in Tuesday’s Central Valley School Board races were re-elected without opposition. Curt Hong received all 55 votes cast in area 4, while current School Board President Gregg Saure received all 54 votes cast in area 7. Both men will serve three year terms.
MAHNOMEN, MN—Wild Rice Electric has awarded several grants to local organizations. Wild Rice Electric gave a $2500 grant to the Fertile Fire Department for new helmets, while the Twin Valley Fire Department received $3000 for an electric ventilation fan. Wild Rice Electric contributed to young people; donating $1500 to the City of Winger Playground Fund…
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BUXTON, ND—There’s a school board election today in the Central Valley School District. Two three-year terms are on the ballot for the Central Valley School District. The seat held by current School Board President Gregg Saure, which covers Bentru Township and parts of Michigan and Americus Townships in Grand Forks County is on the ballot.…
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