Committee seeks to put legalizing medical marijuana on ND ballot
Fargo man chair of effort to ease pain through legalization A Fargo man has formed a committee made up of North Dakotans who will seek…
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Married … Now What?
by Chris Hennen | Aug 6, 2015
In June, when the US Supreme Court ruled that state bans on gay marriage were unconstitutional, thereby giving a victory to those challenging North…
Read NowLinkFM new bus route connects downtowns
by Chris Hennen | Aug 5, 2015
Free ride links Fargo and Moorhead Downtown Fargo-Moorhead has a new public transportation route. It’s the first of its kind in the city and…
Read NowLion hunter from ND sparks outrage
by Chris Hennen | Jul 29, 2015
Twin Cities animal rights group plans protest After reports surfaced that Walter Palmer, a Twin Cities-based dentist who is a North Dakota native, shot…
Read NowViolence and panhandling: Q&A with Todd Wahl of the Fargo Police Department
by Chris Hennen | Jul 9, 2015
Several high profile violent incidents occurring in a short amount of time in and around downtown Fargo had many wondering just what was going…
Read NowHip-hop show’s abrupt shutdown raises tensions in Moorhead
by John Strand | Jun 30, 2015
Whether a Moorhead hip-hop show shut down midstream Saturday night created a near riot situation is not clear. By all accounts, what is clear…
Read NowPlaintiffs who challenged ND’s same-sex marriage ban react to Supreme Court’s decision
by Chris Hennen | Jun 30, 2015
After the Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states on Friday, this week U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson declared North Dakota’s gay…
Read NowTEDxFargo anticipates biggest turnout by far
by Marie Monson | Jun 24, 2015
In 2012, the first-ever TEDxFargo event drew just 100 people. Since then, the expected audience has grown about 20-fold. Organizers of this year’s TEDxFargo…
Read NowWho will run for North Dakota Governor in 2016?
by Chris Hennen | Jun 17, 2015
HPR looks at the potential field of candidates North Dakota political observers have already started speculating about who might run for governor in 2016…
Read NowUnfinished bill sends ND Legislature back in session
by Chris Hennen | Jun 10, 2015
Democratic chairwoman explains why work wasn’t complete When the North Dakota Legislative session ended, many were surprised to learn that their work was unfinished, partly…
Read NowLandowner in ND headed to trial over pipeline
by Chris Hennen | Jun 3, 2015
Could be only dispute as pipeline gets fast-tracked James Botsford, a Wisconsin attorney who owns property in Grand Forks County, is likely to be the…
Read NowIs the Fargo PD profiling a local rap show?
by Chris Hennen | May 28, 2015
A new gang task force comprised of area law enforcement agencies warned a local venue about the gang affiliation of one of the performers,…
Read NowLegislative leader recaps highlights and lowlights
by Chris Hennen | May 13, 2015
Sen. Mac Schneider on this year’s Legislative session It’s no easy task being the minority in the ND Legislature to a Republican super majority that…
Read NowUber launches in Fargo
by Chris Hennen | May 13, 2015
Starting Thursday morning, F-M residents will have another option for travel throughout town. Uber, the car service app that has become a popular transportation…
Read NowDanger Zone: Why does North Dakota have the highest worker death rate in the country?
by Chris Hennen | May 6, 2015
A new report from the AFL-CIO shows North Dakota had the highest job fatality rate in the nation for three years in a row.…
Read NowUND secretary charged with theft
by Chris Hennen | Apr 22, 2015
Woman alleged to have forged travel vouchers and overtime hours A former University of North Dakota administrative secretary is facing felony theft charges for…
Read NowFargo Votes: Q&A with the special election candidates
by Chris Hennen | Apr 15, 2015
Fargo Mayoral Candidates Q & A Following the passing of the late Mayor Dennis Walaker, voters in Fargo will head to the polls on…
Read NowGroup opens Moorhead business to treat overdoses
by Chris Hennen | Apr 11, 2015
Offers free needles, opiate reversal drugs and training An organization called The Fargo Moorhead Good Neighbor Project recently opened up a storefront in Moorhead,…
Read NowThe Politics of Voter ID Laws
by Chris Hennen | Mar 25, 2015
After a 2014 election that featured controversial difficulties for student voters due to the state’s new Voter ID law, it appears the North Dakota…
Read NowSen. John Hoeven defends Iran letter
by Chris Hennen | Mar 18, 2015
North Dakota’s GOP senator is one of 47 facing criticism Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) has come under criticism for being one of 47 Republican…
Read NowBurgum advocates passage of Senate Bill 2279
by Chris Hennen | Mar 11, 2015
Esteemed business leader favors discrimination protection for LGBT citizens in North Dakota One of Fargo’s most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs is advocating that…
Read NowGF Police Under Fire for Response to Shooting
by Chris Hennen | Mar 4, 2015
Lawmaker calls for clearer communication After a couple days of confusion, Grand Forks law enforcement entities sought to clear up speculation and release more…
Read NowND Legislature hits halfway point
by Chris Hennen | Feb 27, 2015
Many important issues left unresolved The North Dakota legislative session hits its midway point this week with many major issues unresolved. As the session…
Read NowPolice release info on Bearson death
by Chris Hennen | Feb 11, 2015
Public assistance needed to help solve the case Police still seem to be stumped on the death of NDSU freshman student Thomas Bearson and are…
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