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Fargo City Council will discuss dead butterflies tonight

FARGO, N.D.  – The mass butterfly deaths in the F-M metro caused by aerial spraying to control mosquitoes late last month comes before the Fargo city commission Monday evening. Thousands of dead monarchs led to complaints from residents and an online petition signed by nearly 2,000 people calling for less toxic pesticides. Commissioner John Strand says he wants to know…

“Lager Queen of Minnesota” Highlights 1 Book, 1 Community Book Program

Metro-Wide Book Club Culminates With Virtual Artist Talk On September 24th

  It’s an easy way to feel connected with your community during the age of social distancing. People across the Metro are digging into the same book as part of the 1 Book, 1 Community book program.This is the 9th year for the program. This year’s selection is “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by Minnesota native J. Ryan Strahdal. Readers…

Hillsboro-CV’s Limke Takes Home First Play of the Week Win of Fall Season

Limke's catch against Grafton took home 64 percent of the vote

FARGO, N.D. — The first, DJ Colter High School Play of the Week, is in the books. After taking home  64 percent of the votes online — it goes to the Burros and receiver Gannon Limke’s catch. HCV taking on Grafton in week one. Limke elevates for the grab getting the first touchdown on the night in a 19-0 win….

Vikings Defense Welcoming Challenge of Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay Packers Week One

Packers beat the Vikings in both meetings last season

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — There was only team in the NFC North the Minnesota Vikings went winless against in 2019 and that was the Green Bay Packers, taking the chances of winning the division away. Both sides kick it off in six days time to start each of their new campaigns.. What makes this match-up tough is two-time MVP, quarterback Aaron…

Business owners are glad Main Avenue reconstruction project is complete

The project in its entirety took two years to finish

FARGO, N.D. — The final phase of the Main Avenue reconstruction project is complete, and that area is once again fully open to traffic. Rhombus Guys General Manager Drew Balstad says the City of Fargo did a good job of listening to feedback from business owners in the area. Since it’s a holiday weekend, he says it’s difficult to tell…

Labor Day 2020: Coronavirus pandemic brings new challenges for workers

Although Labor Day is often known as the unofficial goodbye to the summer, the holiday holds a deeper meaning

FARGO, N.D. — As with most things amid the coronavirus pandemic, this Labor Day feels and looks a bit different. “Unfortunately, there are many people who are unemployed, and most of it is because of this pandemic that we’re going through,” said North Dakota AFL-CIO President Landis Larson. “So, without tackling the pandemic, it’s not going to do any good…

LIVE: Last-Minute Labor Day Food Ideas With Famous Dave’s

There's Still Time To End The Summer Food Season With A Bang

  Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, which can be one of the last times to go all out with barbecue. Famous Dave’s joined the morning show today with last-minute labor day ideas. If you weren’t able to bust out the grill, Famous Dave’s is selling a meal with a rack of ribs, a pound each of brisket…

Volunteers host Indigenous census and voter info drive-thru event

The event took place at University Park in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A group of volunteers in Grand Forks is working to make sure local Indigenous communities get their voices heard and votes counted this election. In collaboration with North Dakota Native Vote, they hosted a drive-thru event at University Park where community members stopped by to complete their 2020 census and get voting information. The organizers say…

Lake Agassiz Two-Cylinder Club hosts second annual Threshing Bee

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Lake Agassiz Two-Cylinder Club, a local group dedicated to preserving and showcasing vintage farming equipment, hosts its second annual Threshing Bee. As its blades rotate and wheels turn, the threshing machine brings with it more than just commotion. For many, it brings back memories. “My father threshed; had a threshing rig of his own,” said former farmer…

Main Avenue makeover project is complete

The final phase wrapped up more than a month ahead of schedule

DCIM100MEDIADJI_0402.JPGFARGO, N.D. — The two-year Main Avenue makeover project has come to an end. Main Avenue between 8th Street and the 10th Street South underpass bridge is now completely open to traffic. That includes Main to University Drive heading east to west. The University Drive counter flow lane is also now open to northbound traffic, and the shared use path…