Gretchen Hjelmstad
Assistant News Director
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Gretchen is the Assistant News Director. She worked at Valley News Live as a reporter, producer and news manager from 2007-2017, then returned to the team in 2021. Prior to being promoted to Assistant News Director, Gretchen produced lifestyle show North Dakota Today, various newscasts and managed digital content. She has degrees in Broadcast Journalism & Mass Communications Technologies, and Sociology from North Dakota State University.
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Support for North Dakota’s only abortion clinic has poured in from across the country.
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The district is asking parents to help in the enforcement of this policy.
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Some houses and a daycare have been evacuated.
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Right now, 50 million vehicles on the road have open recalls.
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The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office plans months in advance, working with law enforcement partners around the state.
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“We know we cannot legally stop them from performing abortions at the property. However, we do plan to do what we can to make a move problematic for them."
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A perimeter was set up and authorities tried to use a flash-bang to get the people out of the home.
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Authorities in North Dakota say a total of 700 animals were seized from multiple counties after they received an anonymous complaint regarding possible animal neglect.
Officials say numerous cattle were found dead on the property and there was an insufficient amount of feed for the animals.
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The rally is happening at 4:00 p.m. at Fargo City Hall. The Fargo City Commission meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. Event organizers are calling for people to bring signs, their voices and drums.
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Over her eight-year career, K9 Fia went on more than 200 narcotics deployments leading to 79 felony and 217 misdemeanor drug arrests.
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The pair will be able to help students struggling with anxiety and depression, improve student morale and increase overall positive interactions.
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The estimated street value of the drugs is $37,000.
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The dog will assist elementary SRO Todd Pearson to help students who are struggling, and also help with community outreach in the community.
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Grafton and Danielson are the 56th and 57th inductees into the Agricultural Hall of Fame.
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The undergraduate degree program focuses on competitive gaming.
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Westbound I-94 is closed until further notice and the Highway Patrol is reporting multiple injuries.
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Many of these bars and restaurants have signs welcoming the fans back, Bison flags waving outside their doors, and are even wearing North Dakota State T-shirts.
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“Gifts From Gretchyn” was formed in honor of Amber Martin’s daughter Gretchyn, who passed away in June 2020 from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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Cass County Commissioners voted on Monday evening to reinstate a facemask policy for county employees and the public.
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The State Medical Cache is a stockpile of medical equipment and supplies set aside to help sustain vital health care and first responder services and supply shortages.
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On Tuesday, Jenapher thanked the troopers, medical staff and whoever gave the blood donation that saved her life.
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All Sanford Health employees are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine by November 1.
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West Fargo Eats will be operated entirely by volunteers from the Food Share Alliance partners and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2021.
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Using an ax, Thomas Alexander Starks smashed the window and caused substantial damage to the intercom system and doorframe.