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University of Minnesota sued over massive data breach
A former student and a former employee are seeking damages from the University of Minnesota after claims that a hacker allegedly stole personal data. The lawsuit filed in federal court seeks class action status.
Fargo body cam footage shows harrowing moments as gunman fires on police
Authorities in Fargo on Thursday released body camera footage of Mohamad Barakat fatally shooting a police officer before another officer killed Barakat on July 14.
Concordia College plants its first Indigenous medicinal herb garden
On a sweltering mid-summer afternoon, a “rainbow tribe” of about a dozen people planted ceremonial tobacco, cedar, sweetgrass, sage and more. Anyone is welcome to take it.
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.
MPCA: American Crystal Sugar Company didn't follow wastewater rules
A major sugar and agricultural company based in Moorhead, Minn., has been fined for wastewater quality violations involving fecal matter and other pollutants.