FARGO — McDonald may not have a farm of his own, but he’s just as much fun as a farm full of animals all by himself. He’s only about a year old, and has lots of playful kitten energy to spare, but for some reason, he’s as gentle and well-mannered as a cat much older than that. He came to…
FARGO — It’s a culture with a rich tradition of oral storytelling. And they’re looking for local filmmakers to bring their stories to the silver screen, here in the metro. Organizers are putting out a call for submissions for the very first Indigenous Film Festival in Fargo. It’s open to Native American and Indigenous directors, co-directors, or producers. You can…
FARGO — If you’ve ever had a newborn in your life, you probably remember just how much work they can be. The long, sleepless nights, the frequent crying, the feedings every couple of hours. And for the volunteers of Cat’s Cradle, that’s what they do every time someone brings in someone like little Snowflake. He was born prematurely two weeks…
FARGO — Valentine’s Day is all about looking after each other’s hearts. So Saturday, Sanford Ambulance is going to teach you how. They’re hosting “Save a Life Saturday” at West Acres Mall, for anyone who wants to learn hands-only CPR. They’ll teach you what to do if someone in your vicinity stops breathing, and how to keep them alive while…
FARGO — A new state leader is looking for your help to make North Dakota a fortress against cyberattack. His first request: stop opening the gates to cyber attackers. John Rodenbiker took office in January. He says most people mistakenly believe the security of your data comes down to better technology features. While your information technology protection program quality is…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — He’s named after a planet that’s pretty far distant from ours. But little Jupiter the Malamute/shepherd cross wants nothing more than to be as near to you as possible, at all times. The volunteers at Journey Home Animal Rescue say the year-old puppy has only been with them a few short weeks, but he’s already settling…
FARGO — After two decades out of the high school stage spotlight, Fargo North High is welcoming back a tradition this weekend that puts boys on the pageant stage. It’s a fundraiser and “reverse pageant” called the “Mr. Sparta” competition. Candidates compete in runway, talent, and question-and-answer categories. The contests are leaders from a variety of extracurricular activities at North,…
FARGO — Giving Hearts Day is just a few hours away, and one local nonprofit is hoping you remember them this year for the annual fundraising event. Memory cafe volunteers say they’ve been growing steadily since they established the charity in the metro four-plus years ago. They’re now up to between ninety and one hundred clients each Monday at their…
FARGO — It’s one of the toughest times of life for any family to grapple with. And this year, the regional hospice nonprofit Hearts in Action is asking for your fundraising help to keep their mission of keeping sick folks comfortable at home going strong, ahead of Giving Hearts Day. It was known for forty years in our region as…
FARGO — Remember this time of year in grade school? The red construction paper hearts, the tiny cartoon cards with silly puns, the little bags of heart-shaped candy and cookies you painstakingly wrapped the night before the Valentine’s party at school. No one went away empty-handed. In a time when so much of what we see and exchange with the…
