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Severe Thunderstorms Rip Up Trees, Tear Off Roofs, and Knock Out Power

According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts from the thunderstorms reached up to 80 miles per hour knocking over trees and ripping off roofs.

June 8, 2020

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FARGO, ND – As the region woke up, public works and power crews had a lot on their plate. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts from the thunderstorms reached up to 80 miles per hour knocking over trees and ripping off roofs Sunday. Xcel Energy says storms in the Fargo and Grand Forks areas caused significant damage to…

West Fargo Police respond to social media video of officers detaining a man for being “uncooperative”

The incident took place after the man brought his son inside Menards, which is against store policy during the pandemic

June 8, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A local man is calling the West Fargo Police department into question after sharing a video that shows three officers detaining him in front of his son. Kristoffer Carter shared a video taken by his son to Facebook after the incident. In the video, he can be heard asking the officers why he is being handcuffed…

Looking to get rid of junk? There’s free drop-offs in Moorhead

June 8, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – There are free drop-offs at the Moorhead Transfer Station for those living in the city. Until June 13th, there will be no fees to drop off trash and junk. People are allowed to bring up to two appliances, but scrap metal, building materials, and hazardous materials will not be allowed. Proof of residency will be required. “It’s…

Great Plains Food Bank to distribute food boxes in Moorhead on Thursday

June 8, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Great Plains Food Bank is distributing USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes in Moorhead on Thursday. The food boxes will be distributed in the parking lot of the Probstfield Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. There are no income requirements in order to receive the food boxes. Anyone interested can begin lining up an hour before the start…

Moorhead High School Honors 2020 Graduates Through Online Graduation

Nearly 400 students graduated

June 7, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Following Minnesota’s COVID-19 guidelines, Moorhead High School went online for its commencement. Each band member at home, playing the traditional Pomp and Circumstance. Coming in one at a time to limit crowd sizes, these graduates say it’s an all around different experience. “Kylie and I will remember the class because of the unique playout of our seniors…

Community members committed to changing the system from within by running in local elections

June 7, 2020

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FARGO & WEST FARGO, N.D. — As a black woman, Ritchell Aboah of Fargo says she knows the feeling of being underrepresented all too well. “If I see that I am being represented, I see that I can trust the government to do what is best for me, and I think that’s what we’re missing here in Fargo when we’re…

Children’s Garden at Northern Plains Botanical Garden Looking For Volunteers To Help In Renovation

Volunteers are also being asked to social distance while they work at the garden

June 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The children’s Garden at the Northern Plains Botanical Garden is slowly but surely getting a much needed renovation. The garden includes an alphabet and sensory garden, and a kid’s activity zone for kids all ages. “It was all weed and it was horribly overgrown, so this has been a three year project trying to get all this stuff…

Crossfit Gyms Across Region Come Together To Honor Cody Holte

Crossfit gyms across Grand Forks are also partaking in the event

June 6, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Crossfit gyms across the F-M area come together in honor of Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte who was killed in a shooting while on duty May 27th. At Crossfit, a Hero Workout of the Day or W-O-D is a tribute to a fallen first responder or member of the military who died in the line…

The F-M Community Comes Together To Celebrate “OneFargo”

The celebration featured a special performance by the Native American group the Buffalo River Dancers.

June 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Hundreds of people from the F-M community came together in a peaceful celebration that involved food, dance and unity. The celebration was to honor George Floyd, Breanna Taylor and all the other lives lost at the hands of police. The organizers also celebrated having lead successful conversations with city leaders, law enforcement and other officials about…

Organizers Come Early For OneFargo Celebration

They say it’s about creating unity in the community and starting a dialogue.

June 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. –At Island Park all you can hear is a cool breeze and people moving tons of food. As volunteers and organizers are working together to help set up the Fargo One Celebration. “We are watching the perimeter making sure nothing happens and making sure everyone is safe and people are welcome to come with a positive,” One Fargo…