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West-central Minnesota counties create local food plan
Four west-central Minnesota counties have created what they say is the first multi-county regional food plan in the state. Primary goals include increasing local food production, expanding access to healthy food, and improving education about local food.
North Dakota Gov. Burgum may miss GOP presidential debate after hurting himself playing basketball
Missing the debate would be a massive setback for Burgum, who’s the least known of the eight candidates expected to take the stage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
North Dakota lawmakers eye Minnesota free tuition program that threatens enrollment
North Dakota lawmakers and higher education leaders are beginning to chart a path for how to respond to neighboring Minnesota's upcoming program that will offer income-based free tuition to thousands of students next year.
Man who killed 1 Fargo officer, hurt 2, was interviewed about guns in 2021 after tip, FBI says
The heavily armed man who killed one Fargo police officer and wounded two as they were investigating a traffic stop had been interviewed about his guns in 2021 after the FBI received a tip, authorities said Thursday.
Slain Fargo officer Jake Wallin remembered as a hero
A Fargo police officer killed by a gunman earlier this month was remembered at a memorial service for his character and competence. Law enforcement, the public and the Wallin family attended the service held at a Fargo arena.
Fargo fallen officer remembered as wanting to 'make a difference'
On Saturday morning, a long line of law enforcement vehicles escorted Jake Wallin from Fargo to Pequot Lakes. People stood along the highways, holding flags and signs with messages of support.
Fargo shooting updates: Suspect had search history of mass shooting events
Law enforcement has released more information about the gunman in last week’s shooting in Fargo, N.D., that killed officer Jake Wallin and injured two other officers and a bystander.