Author: Aaron Walling

ND hospitals reach capacity, every county moved to moderate Covid-19 risk

Entire state placed under high risk

BISMARCK, N.D. — Governor Burgum, alongside the Department of Health addressed the public on the state’s conditions and where it stands with resources concerning the continuous rise in COVID cases. “We’ve moved this press conference up today in part because we know that we could be facing a situation in our state in the next two to three weeks where…

Holiday themed shopping event kicks off at the Holiday Inn

Shoppers help support small local vendors

Fargo, N.D. — There’s no better way to get a head start on all of your holiday shopping needs. For show coordinator, Jennifer Ebens, having a “Holidaze Shopping” event is a good way to shop for the ones you love while helping support local small businesses. “I think it’s really important that we all get out there and support small…

Community members react to election results

FARGO, N.D. — The announcement of President-elect Joe Biden taking the lead and winning the election came as a surprise to some around Fargo. Some who voted in this year’s election expressed their concerns regarding the outlook of the presidency come Inauguration Day. They say a few major topics of concern for them include division among voters from both parties,…

Black-owned business celebrates grand opening in West Fargo

S & J Barbershop and Beauty is seeking to serve as a staple in the community

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A new business is celebrating its grand opening in West Fargo by bringing style and diversity to the metro. S & J Barbershop and Beauty is one of few locally black-owned businesses in the West Fargo area and it’s hoping to create an impact and make a difference. With many years of experience and two other…

Rollover in Fargo reroutes traffic

Injuries remain minimal

FARGO, N.D. — A rollover around noon in Fargo leads to traffic being redirected. The crash happened at 32nd Avenue South and University Drive. A Nissan Murano was going south on University Drive when it struck a Nissan Rogue as it was turning left onto University. The driver of the Rogue was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening conditions….

Orange Friday kicks off hunting season

hunters prepare for a successful hunt

Fargo, N.D. — It’s deer hunting season and you know what that means? Orange Friday is here. Fleet Farm is helping hunters prepare for the season with the event. It helps get new or experienced hunters entering the sport out into the wilderness early with fully equipped gear for a successful hunt. “Orange Friday was established back in 2012 by…

15-year-old arrested after crashing into Horace bar

Bar remains open despite damage

HORACE, N.D. — A 15-year-old is arrested after authorities say he crashed a stolen car into a local bar overnight. Cass County Sheriff’s Office officials say they are grateful no one was seriously hurt. Just after two this morning, deputies responded to a car crashing into Big Erv’s Bar and Grill in Horace. “We were able to ascertain that the…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids’ gift drive helps brings cheer to community

local non-profit partners with shelters and business to raise awareness for homeless youth

FARGO, N.D. — The Golden Drive Homeless Kids Christmas Gift Event is helping bring Christmas cheer to children of all ages living in local homeless shelters. “We’re 100 percent non-profit. Our mission is awareness, to raise awareness. that’s our core mission. Everything that is donated from day one everything goes right back into this community to our homeless children.” Golden…

Pumpkin recycling helps keeps landfills clean

Clay County's take Jack Back event turns waste into fertilizer

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Don’t know what to do with your rotting pumpkins? Clay County may be able to help. Clay County’s “Take Jack Back” pumpkin recycling event is helping keep the harvest decorations out of landfills by composting them at a local farmstead in Moorhead. If you choose to recycle the Halloween decorations, make sure the pumpkins are free from…

Local non profit hosts shopping relief event for community members

relief shoppers stay fashionably warm with donated goods

FARGO, N.D. — The relief shopping event hosted by the Life Packages for the Homeless non profit gave people the chance for an eventful weekend. People got the opportunity to shop until they dropped without having to spend a dime on items. “We’re not going to charge you for it. It’s 2020 things have come to a screeching halt for…