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Fargo, Grand Forks School Boards election results
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Election results are in for Fargo and Grand Forks School Boards. In Fargo, four seats were up for grabs Tuesday with nine candidates on the ballot. Board positions are currently held by Nikkie Gullickson, Seth Holden, Jim Johnson and Tracie Newman. Terms are for...
Moorhead 4th of July fireworks show canceled after 50 years
MOORHEAD, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A decades-long tradition in Moorhead has been canceled, leaving community members to find a different 4th of July fireworks show. The Moorhead Business Association tells Valley News Live the 4th of July fireworks “is no longer a smart financial decision for our membership and our organization.”
Speed limit reduced on 52nd Ave S. in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Speeding and street racing were a big topic at Monday night’s Fargo City Commission meeting. David Zibolski, Fargo’s Chief of Police, pitched a number of ideas to help fix the problem, including raising fines for racing. However, city leaders said most of the potential fixes would need state legislative action.
Wind topples light pole on Main Avenue
FARGO (KVRR) – Windy weather caused a street light to fall on Main Avenue in Fargo. The light pole fell in the 1900-block, near Burger Time, after 2:00 p.m. The pole fell onto the road, causing drivers to swerve around it. People nearby helped pick up the pole to move it to the side walk.
Turnberg, Strand Win Seats on Fargo City Commission
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission is getting a new member. In the primary election Tuesday, Michelle Turnberg won a seat by leading the pack of seven candidates with 6,850 votes. Incumbent John Strand came in second with 6,579 votes to win another term. Commissioner Arlette Preston, who...
Miss North Dakota, Sophia Richards helping young women through community service work
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Sophia Richards won Miss North Dakota over the weekend and has already had several public speaking stops since earning the crown. Sophia spoke about developing confidence as a young woman and how she now helps young women in the community develop confidence and life skills through her charity work with ECO Girls.
Fargo Continues To Look At Ways To Crackdown on Dangerous Driving and Nuisance Vehicles
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders are still looking for ways to crackdown on dangerous driving and loud vehicle and muffler issues. Police Chief Dave Zibolski says laws need to be adjusted. Current fees for speeding and dangerous driving are low compared to Minnesota and he says they...
Joel Vettel wins race for Cass County Commissioner
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — In the race for Cass County Commission, Tim Flakoll in District 1 and James Kapitan in District 3 ran unopposed. That leaves a three person race for the sole seat in District 5. Joel Vettel wins the seat with 10,274 votes over Marty Johnson...
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