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Carlos Martinez

Carlos Martinez

Sports Reporter · Fargo, ND

Carlos Martinez, a former sports anchor for Fargo's local NPR affiliate, has been reporting on professional sports for over eight years. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota and is known for his sharp insights into the local professional teams.

18 stories from Carlos Martinez in Wahpeton

Lakers, minus Luka Doncic (back), cruise to win over Clippers — KFGO
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Lakers, minus Luka Doncic (back), cruise to win over Clippers

By Field Level Media Oct 29 (Field Level Media) Quentin Grimes scored 23 points, Collin Sexton added 21 and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Luka Doncic to earn a 103-87 victory ​over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif. Austin Reaves ‌put up 16 points...

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Fargo Church hosts annual Spook-Tacular — The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead
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Fargo Church hosts annual Spook-Tacular

FARGO — Atonement Church in south Fargo was in the Halloween spirit on Wednesday night, Oct. 28. Hundreds of parents and trick-or-treaters packed the church for its annual Spook-Tacular event. Children could get a head start on their trick-or-treating, collecting all kinds of candy. There was also...

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'She's just like family': Grand Forks therapy dog honored at Altru retirement celebration — The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead
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'She's just like family': Grand Forks therapy dog honored at Altru retirement celebration

GRAND FORKS — For 12 years, a familiar face at Altru Health System in Grand Forks has helped patients and nurses through some of their hardest days. And on Wednesday, Oct. 28, they celebrated her retirement, with plenty of pets and a few tears. For the people who know Brita, the comfort she brings...

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Wolves fall in first game without Anthony Edwards — The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead
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Wolves fall in first game without Anthony Edwards

Stephen Curry scored 44 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors escaped with a 119-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Yaxel Lendeborg added 26 points for Golden State, which won its second straight game after losing its first three...

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DeepSeek, Moonshot used OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra to train latest models, The Information reports — KFGO
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DeepSeek, Moonshot used OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra to train latest models, The Information reports

Oct 28 (Reuters) Chinese AI developers DeepSeek and Moonshot AI relied heavily on outputs from OpenAI s powerful GPT-6 Astra ​model to train their latest models, ‌The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. • The practice, known as distillation, has...

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Mavericks pick up Zaccharie Risacher’s $17.4M option — KFGO
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Mavericks pick up Zaccharie Risacher’s $17.4M option

By Field Level MediaOct 29 (Field Level Media) – The Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday announced the retention ​of Zaccharie Risacher for ‌the 2027-28 season.The team exercised a fourth-year option on the small forward, worth $17.4 million, after acquiring him in a July ‌three-team ​trade.The...

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Jim Harbaugh sticking with Mike McDaniel as Chargers’ play-caller — KFGO
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Jim Harbaugh sticking with Mike McDaniel as Chargers’ play-caller

By Field Level Media Oct 28 (Field Level Media) Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh is keeping offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in charge of play-calling despite an ​0-6 start that has left the club as ‌the NFL s lone winless team. Harbaugh confirmed Wednesday that McDaniel will retain the...

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Saquon Barkley: NFL forced sale of Polymarket stake — KFGO
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Saquon Barkley: NFL forced sale of Polymarket stake

By Field Level Media Oct 28 (Field Level Media) Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said NFL rules forced him to sell his ownership stake in prediction-market ​company Polymarket. Barkley told Front Office Sports that he ‌previously held equity in the company but divested after the...

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North Dakota Department of Transportation building with a digital kiosk
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North Dakota launches new scheduling system to cut wait times at driver services

In a world where waiting in line can often feel like a modern form of endurance, North Dakota has decided to take a decisive stand – or rather, to offer its citizens a comfortable seat. The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has officially rolled out a groundbreaking new scheduling...

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Swatting hoax triggers brief lockdown at Sheyenne High School — KFGO
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Swatting hoax triggers brief lockdown at Sheyenne High School

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) Sheyenne High School was placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday morning after receiving a hoax emergency call, but police have confirmed there was no danger to students or staff. West Fargo police said the high school received the swatting call at approximately 11:10 a.m....

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Young farmer inspecting healthy crops in a field under a clear sky, symbolizing agricultural innovation and sustainability.
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Applications open for Young Farmers Coalition grants focused on sustainable practices

In a world where the daily news often feels as unpredictable as the weather, a new generation of farmers is stepping up to the plate with a determination that would make even the most seasoned agricultural veterans proud. These young stewards of the land are not just growing crops; they are...

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UTEP Miners football coach Scotty Walden intently watching practice with players in the background.
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UTEP dealing with major offensive issues

As the college football season trudges into its tenth week, UTEP's struggles have become painfully evident. Coach Scotty Walden, with a furrowed brow and a clipboard full of grim statistics, has had to face the harsh reality: keeping the quarterback upright is no small feat. For the dedicated fans...

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Kimi Antonelli, a young Formula One driver, in his Mercedes car on the track, poised to become the youngest F1 champion.
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Motor racing-Formula One statistics for Mexico City Grand Prix

As the engines roar to life at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, the air thickens with anticipation—one young driver stands on the brink of history. Kimi Antonelli, just 20 years old, is poised to become Formula One's youngest champion, a title that hasn't graced Italian soil since the days of the...

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Scientists in a lab developing an Ebola vaccine, symbolizing hope and progress.
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Research organization IAVI receives US funding for Ebola vaccine development

In a world where the mere mention of 'Ebola' sends shivers down spines, a glimmer of hope emerges from Fargo. The insidious virus, known for its rapid, devastating impact, has long cast a shadow of fear, particularly in vulnerable communities across the globe. Yet, amidst this despair, the tireless...

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AI training worker using a computer, with a subtle overlay of digital surveillance elements
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Scale AI rejects claims it illegally surveils AI-training workers

In a world where the unseen hands of AI training workers often toil in the shadows, a spotlight has been cast on Scale AI, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence landscape. The company now finds itself vigorously defending its practices against accusations of illegal surveillance,...

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Kirill Kaprizov celebrates a goal for the Minnesota Wild against the Utah Mammoth
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Kaprizov scores his NHL-leading 14th goal as the Wild beat the Mammoth 3-1

In a night that could only be described as a frosty affair in Salt Lake City, Kirill Kaprizov lit up the ice with his NHL-leading 14th goal. The Wild's star forward didn't just score; he orchestrated a symphony of skill, leading his team to a 3-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth. This pivotal win,...

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NDSU Bison football team running onto the Fargodome field, surrounded by cheering fans.
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Sports Scoreboard (Oct. 27, 2026)

As the leaves turn to brilliant hues of gold and crimson, and the crisp autumn air signals the arrival of prime football season, a familiar buzz electrifies the city of Fargo. This weekend, the gridiron beckons, promising more than just a game; it s an event that stirs the very soul of our...

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Elderly Chinese couple walking with a young child, symbolizing China's demographic shift
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China’s old-age dependency ratio overtakes children for first time

In a startling demographic twist, China finds itself in a peculiar position: more senior citizens than children. This profound shift, driven by an aging population and a plummeting birth rate, paints a vivid picture of a society grappling with its own future and the very fabric of its family...

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