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July 16, 2023 11:00 AM

Killing of Fargo police officer leaves questions about motive

The Fargo police department is reeling from what the police chief called one of the most horrific days the in the department's history after three Fargo police officers were shot late Friday afternoon on a busy street. The suspected gunman also was shot and killed by a fourth officer.

by Dan Gunderson and Dana Ferguson

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July 14, 2023 9:10 PM

Fargo chief identifies officer and suspect killed, officers injured in shooting

Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski said the gunman opened fire Friday afternoon for “no known reason at all” but that he was confident investigators will eventually figure out the motive.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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July 10, 2023 10:27 AM

Fargo Marathon director dies after being hit by truck while riding bike

The founder and race director of the Fargo Marathon died when his bicycle was struck by a truck pulling a boat on a trailer in Detroit Lakes. Mark Knutson was 53.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 6, 2023 8:00 AM

Moorhead prepares to raise a monument to a long forgotten soldier

Later this summer historians in Moorhead will install a statue on a city corner to honor a Black Civil War veteran. Moorhead might seem like an odd place for such a memorial, but the idea is to recognize a long-forgotten piece of history.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 3, 2023 5:37 AM

North Dakota university leaders fear 'catastrophic implications' of new Minnesota free tuition plan

North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes tuition free for thousands of its residents at public colleges and universities.

by The Associated Press

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July 3, 2023 4:00 AM

Birds, bugs and climate change

Many bird species are in decline across North America, with decades of falling numbers. In western Minnesota, researchers are examining the link between climate change, birds and the insects they eat.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 30, 2023 2:40 PM

Artist residency program launches in Northwoods

New York artists Brad Kahlhamer and Waverly Bergwin become the inaugural residents of a new artist residency program at Minnesota’s Nemeth Art Center, using the rural setting to create unique works of art for an exhibition in July.

by Alex V. Cipolle and Ben Hovland

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June 21, 2023 4:00 AM

As new North Dakota laws target transgender rights, some residents live in fear

North Dakota has several new laws targeting transgender people. Among the laws passed this year are a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, restrictions on transgender girls participating in sports and limits on bathroom access and pronoun use for K-12 students.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 13, 2023 5:23 AM

Clinic, physicians challenge revised North Dakota abortion laws in ongoing lawsuit

The clinic that was North Dakota's sole abortion provider is challenging the state's newest abortion laws as part of an ongoing lawsuit that calls the restrictions unconstitutional. Attorneys for the Red River Women's Clinic and several physicians filed their amended complaint on Monday in state district court.

by The Associated Press