HAWLEY, Minn. — It’s a situation you never want to find yourself in. “I was making a left turn and came in contact with a semi head on. Having three broken limbs, two legs and an arm, not being able to do anything and just bed bound basically.” In November Christopher Leigh was lucky to be alive after being hit…
FARGO, N.D. – Canadian officials visit Fargo and West Fargo to asses spring flooding risks. They met with the mayors of both Fargo and West Fargo, as well as state representatives and city engineers. The talks ranged from this current winter and what type of flooding risks exists this spring, and what actions Fargo has taken to protect against flooding….
MOORHEAD, Minn. – A lot has changed from when Moorhead was first settled as a railroad town to today. Next year Moorhead turns 150 and your input is wanted to determine how to celebrate. A meeting was held at the Hjemkemst Center so people could express their ideas on what they want to see for the sesquicentennial. Ideas ranged from…
FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo welcomes its newest Parks director with an open house. Dave Leker had been serving as Interim Executive Director before being unanimously promoted last month. The open house is being held for him to be able to meet other city officials and anyone with questions. Leker was the Director of Parks and Recreation in…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Strong winds, rapidly dropping temperatures and blowing snow. All make for the perfect conditions for a research project at the University of North Dakota. For these students and professors, their goal this winter is to study blizzards and blowing snow in ways that have not been done before. It’s part of a campaign funded by…
FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society Nursing hosting a hiring fair at Drekker Brewing. Attendees can hear live music, get free food and talk with Sanford managers. Sanford hosts a hiring fair in Fargo about 3 times and a year and is looking for nursing students and experienced nurses. “Students and managers at Sanford get yo talk…
FARGO, N.D. — State Rep. Ruth Buffalo of Fargo introduced six pieces of legislature last year to help combat and train against human trafficking in North Dakota. With more publicity about trafficking in recent years the Human Trafficking Task Force has received more tips and been able to provide better care for victims. The awareness about both human trafficking and…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Churches United along with the Dorothy Day House host the annual Soup Supper at St. Joseph’s Church in Moorhead. It costs $20 at the door and that includes a hand painted bowl to bring home. Soups were provided from local restaurants such as Kroll’s Diner and Speakeasy. “The opportunity for for people to gather in community, and…
While the nutrients found in the river may not be harmful, a commission has been researching the impacts and wants to hear from the community. The National Joint Commission monitors rivers that flow in and out of the country’s northern border and wants to propose a plan to limit the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus found in the river. The…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – For the first time this winter the department is allowing you sign up online to take care of a specific hydrant in the city. You can do it by yourself or enlist friends to help make sure the hydrants across the city are clear after snow storms. The city can check the website to tell with…
