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Fargo School Board says yes to new $45M northside elementary
FARGO — The board governing Fargo Public Schools gave unanimous approval to building a new $45 million elementary school on the city’s northside. Board members voted 9-0 on Tuesday, July 8, to start design and planning work for construction of a...

McFeely: Former sports reporter sues Valley News Live, saying it broke his contract
FARGO — A former Valley News Live sports reporter and anchor is suing the TV station for breach of contract. Eric Moon, who left the station in June, claims in court documents that VNL fired him before the end of his contract and owes him...

Elon Musk wants to launch a competitive third party. It likely wouldn't be easy
Updated July 9, 2025 at 5:02 AM EDT Elon Musk says he's forming a new political party, perhaps to compete for key congressional contests. It likely won't be easy. The polarizing billionaire had been a close adviser to President Trump, but began...

Criminal investigations for miscarriages up after Dobbs, abortion bans
The day before Brittany Watts miscarried at home in Warren, Ohio, medical staff at Mercy Health-St. Joseph Warren Hospital told Watts that her nearly 21-week-old fetus had no chance of survival. And without treatment, neither would she. On that,...

School cellphone ban clears first hurdle in state Senate
The prohibition would include devices like cellphones, tablets, smartwatches, and Bluetooth headphones, according to the draft bill. The Massachusetts legislation would require schools to prohibit physical access to devices like phones and...

USDA chief outlines plan to block China from US farmland ownership
President Donald Trump’s administration will pursue a ban on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland as part of an effort to strengthen farm security, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday. Appearing alongside other Cabinet officials,...

FFA Next Gen Conference connects students to ag careers in Pa.
The National FFA Organization recently hosted its second Next Gen Conference of the year in Philadelphia. Next Gen Conferences provide FFA student members with a look into career opportunities within the industry of agriculture. The June...

A full-circle moment for Tammy Peterson-Greenfield
DICKINSON — After 22 years with Dickinson Public Schools (DPS), Tammy Peterson-Greenfield has retired. Citing health challenges, she left the role of principal at Lincoln Elementary, having served since 2011. During the past 14 years, she was...

Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders
Are you ready to bring "The Filet Mignon of Chicken®" to your community? Huey Magoo's, renowned for serving the "Greatest of All Tenders (G.O.A.T.)," is expanding and inviting experienced restaurateurs to join our flourishing family. With over 76...

Measles cases in US reach all-time high
The United States has broken its record for the highest number of measles cases in the country since the disease was eliminated in 2000, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation (CORI). The annual...

South Mpls will soon be better connected to energy network
By Melissa Olson/MPR News Native Sun Community Development Power CEO Robert Blake announced that the nonprofit organization will soon install a DC fast charger outside the Red Lake Nation Embassy, located near the intersection of Franklin and...

The Census Scam: How Sanctuary States Steal Congressional Seats and Electoral Votes
Photo courtesy of CT Senate Democrats via Flickr, under Creative Commons license. California would be the biggest winner in the sanctuary vote scam, as it would gain 11 more congressional seats due to immigrants and their young children being...

Trump: America’s Golden Age Has Just Begun
President Trump delivered a speech in Iowa after the House passed the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ last Thursday. Trump was Monday’s KVML “Newsmaker of the Day”. Here are his words: “In the last election, the people gave us a historic mandate to cut...

Holy, Independent: Meet 12 of the Many Americans on the Path to Sainthood
Nearly 100 American men and women from the United States are currently being considered for sainthood. And many Catholics hope that Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, will soon beatify or canonize some new American saints — perhaps even the...
A Dawn Service To Commemorate The Bombing Of The Rainbow Warrior In Auckland – Greenpeace
“You can’t sink a rainbow.” The iconic Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior will sail into Auckland today to mark the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the original Rainbow Warrior on 10 July 1985. A dawn ceremony of remembrance will be hosted by...

Want to get outside? Check out the closest national parks to Tucson
Approximately 331 million people visited American national parks in 2024, representing a 2% year-over-year growth and the fourth straight year of growth. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave...

Jacob Rodriguez sets 2025 goals, says Texas Tech return was ‘smart decision’
FRISCO — While Texas Tech welcomes a horde of new faces to its defense, a well-known presence will look to keep things together up the middle. Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez will be a player to watch as the Red Raiders enter the 2025 season. During...

Map Shows Best Cities for Renters
Around 46 million households rent their homes in the United States, but the affordability and quality of the renting experience can vary dramatically based on where you live. In WalletHub's new report, cities were ranked based on several measures...

Bassett Mirror partners with 3 sales groups
Cody Ables, Codarus; Georgina Weddell and Kim Pettigrew, both of In-Detail; and Mary Jane Cashman, Casa Bella BASSETT, Va. — As part of an expansion of its sales organization, Bassett Mirror Co. is partnering with three sales agencies: Codarus,...

Newsboys dropped by label amid Michael Tait allegations: 'It's been devastating'
By Katelyn WebbTuesday, June 24, 2025 Screenshot/The Roys Report YouTubeMembers of the Grammy-nominated Christian band Newsboys publicly addressed the sexual assault allegations against former lead singer Michael Tait during a performance Sunday...