Dakota Spotlight isn't your average true crime podcast. Creator James Wolner delves headfirst into unsolved mysteries and forgotten cases of the Upper Midwest and beyond, meticulously researching every detail to deliver a gripping, heartfelt narrative. Wolner prioritizes ethical storytelling, ensuring the victims are treated with care and respect. Prepare to be both enthralled and moved as James brings renewed hope for answers while offering a compassionate and soothing voice to the voiceless.
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Plain Talk is a podcast hosted by Rob Port and Chad Oban focusing on political news and current events in North Dakota. Port is a columnist for the Forum News Service published in papers including the Fargo Forum, Grand Forks Herald, Jamestown Sun, and the Dickinson Press. Oban is a long-time political consultant.
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537: Debating Measure 5's legalization of recreational marijuana
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Steve Bakken is the former mayor of Bismarck, and the chair of the committee backing Measure 5, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota. Pat Finken is a long-time advertising professional and political activist. He's a part of the coalition opposing Measure 5. These gentleman came together on Plain Talk to make their respecti…
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Longtime Hope Lutheran pastor in Fargo resigns over improper financial solicitations
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Robert Poytner break down your local regional news and weather for Friday, September 27, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Fargo fire station closes down for $2.5 million renovation
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Today is Friday, September 27. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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With 40 days until Election Day, absentee voting begins in North Dakota
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Robert Poytner break down your local regional news and weather for Thursday, September 26, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Fargo presents case to keep ban on home gun sales
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Today is Thursday, September 26. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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Inside You Killed Chris with Mari Zoerb Hansen
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James interviews researcher Mari Zoerb Hansen. Mari, a UW grad, played a crucial role in creating “You Killed Chris.” They share behind-the-scenes details and how the story became part of Dakota Spotlight. They also take a walk around the UW campus, visiting key locations from the Season 10 story. Sterling Hall bombing content mentioned in this epi…
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536: Litigation costs, abortion, and 'raging Rob'
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Is Attorney General Drew Wrigley's office wasting money on unnecessary litigation? Is North Dakota's Republican majority in the Legislature being something less than good stewards of our fiscal resources by passing controversial bills that invite litigation? House Minority Leader Zac Ista, who led his caucus in voting against approving attitional l…
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Murder charge filed against Fargo man in apartment parking lot shooting
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Wednesday, September 25, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Fargo school board gives final approval to $209.4 million budget
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Today is Wednesday, Sept. 25. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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3 people seriously injured in crash near Jamestown
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Tuesday, September 24, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Moody’s downgrades Fargo's financial outlook
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Today is Tuesday, Sept. 24. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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Man and woman injured in one-car rollover in Otter Tail County
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Monday, September 23. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Man faces murder charges after Saturday shooting in north Fargo
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Today is Monday, Sept. 23. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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535: A totally not boring conversation about Measure 3
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If you read the ballot language for Measure 3 and still didn't understand just what it is the proposed constitutional amendment does, I wouldn't blame you. I don't think that's anyone's fault. It's just a somewhat arcane topic, but that doesn't mean it's not important. State Rep. Corey Mock joined us on this episode of Plain Talk to discuss the pro…
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Moorhead business raising money for family of 14-year-old killed last month
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Friday, September 20, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Moorhead police make new plea for information in killing of Tom Bearson a decade ago
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Today is Friday, Sept. 20. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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Fargo man accused in stabbing death of ex-girlfriend set to appear in court
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Thursday, September 19, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Fargo police begin clearing homeless camps
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Today is Thursday, Sept. 19. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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534: A sometimes heated conversation about Measure 2 and the limits of direct democracy
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Are the proponents of Measure 2 "elite and out of touch?" Are they "condescending" and "disrespectful" to the electorate? Or do they view North Dakota's initiated measure process -- particularly when it comes to amending the state constitution -- as flawed and needing reform? Measure 2 is a constitutional amendment placed on the ballot by the Legis…
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Whooping cough is on the rise in Cass County
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Wednesday, September 18, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Fargo to begin clearing homeless camps made illegal by recent ordinance
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Today is Wednesday, Sept. 18. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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Iconic Otter Tail County restaurant Stub's destroyed by overnight fire
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Tuesday, September 17, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Fargo kills diversity office as part of $600,000 in budget cuts
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Today is Tuesday, Sept. 17. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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Fargo to consider nixing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department; new Americans urge city to rebrand
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Monday, September 16, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
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Car destroyed in early morning fire on F-M diversion construction site
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Today is Monday, Sept. 16. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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533: Should North Dakota end property taxes?
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In November, North Dakota voters will be asked to decide the fate of Measure 4. If approved, it would amend the state constitution to prohibit taxes on property values. It would also lock in an obligation for the state legislature to replace current property tax revenues to local government with other revenues, but only at 2024 levels, with no mech…
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Drekkerfest taps into 2 days of fun with new beers, music, wrestling, food and fun
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Friday, September 13, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Bicyclist dies after crash with pickup in Fargo
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Today is Friday, Sept. 13. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Thursday, September 12, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
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Motorcyclist seriously injured with semi in downtown Fargo crash
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Today is Thursday, Sept. 12. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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Revisiting a Mysterious Death: The Man From Un - Part 2
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Part 2 of 2 - Exiled Pakistani journalist Sajid Hussain and activist Karima Baloch, both of whom fled Pakistan, were later found dead under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns of politically motivated killings. Their deaths highlight the dangers faced by Baloch activists, cast doubt on the investigation into Sajid's death, and underscore the…
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532: 'No one else has done this for pretty good reasons'
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"The property tax is a good tax," Jared Walczak told Chad Oban and I on this episode of Plain Talk. "You may not love it, but you will not like the alternatives better." Walczak is the state projects director for the Tax Foundation, a right-of-center think tank that focuses on -- you guessed it -- tax policy. His organization recently published an …
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Search continues for 2 suspects after rash of vehicle break-ins across Fargo
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Today is Wednesday, Sept. 11. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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Bison head coach says disciplinary decision was 'crystal clear'
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Wednesday, September 11, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Big Iron farm show promises biggest event in 44-year history
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Tuesday, September 10, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Fargo officer accused of excessive force at downtown shooting scene
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Today is Tuesday, Sept. 10. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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Crews extinguish van fire on University Drive Sunday afternoon
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Monday, September 9, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Bison football player faces 3 felony charges after shots-fired call
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Today is Monday, Sept. 9. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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531: Gubernatorial debate, Kelly Armstrong vs. Merrill Piepkorn
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North Dakota's gubernatorial race features to affable, well-liked candidates, who clearly like one another as well. Republican Kelly Armstrong was first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2012, and served there until the 2018 election cycle, when he campaigned successfully for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. That's where he's curren…
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Woman arrested after 90-minute standoff in Wahpeton
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Friday, September 6, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
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City of West Fargo disputes claims of ulterior motives in wake of garden center closure
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Today is Friday, Sept. 6. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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Man accused of murder outside Fargo bar back in court, could face life in prison
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Thursday, September 5, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Wildfire smoke again causing unhealthy air in Fargo area
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Today is Thursday, Sept. 5. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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Revisiting a Mysterious Death: The Man From Un - Part 1
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Part 1 of 2 - Sajid Hussain, a Pakistani journalist in exile in Sweden after facing threats for his work on human rights abuses in Balochistan, went missing and was later found dead in the Fyris River. Although Swedish police concluded there was no foul play, suspicions persist that his death may have been linked to his investigative reporting, pot…
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530: How do we do politics in the classroom?
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We all know the old saying. You don't talk about religion and politics in polite company. Only, does that advice make sense in a society like ours, where we practice self-governance? How can we govern ourselves if we can't talk to one another about politics? And, more pertinent to this episode of Plain Talk, how do we teach our kids how to particip…
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Air quality alert issued for northwest Minnesota
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Wednesday, September 4, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…
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Trial ends for man accused of causing multiple crashes, nearly killing 1 person
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Today is Wednesday, Sept. 4. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
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