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LIVE: New Director, New Direction for Fargo Parks

Spring is almost here.

We’re not even all the way out of January, but the new executive director of its public park system is already looking ahead to spring flooding. Dave Leker, the longtime parks employee tapped to replace former executive director Joel Vettel, who stepped down abruptly last summer following poor performance reviews, said last year’s spring park season was a tough one…

Auto Club AAA Offering Services This Super Bowl Weekend

The program provides a safe ride and tow home, within 10 miles, for the impaired driver and their vehicle.

  FARGO, N.D.- “Tow to Go” is a program that has been offered in North Dakota for two years ago and it’s used during special holidays and events. The program is offered to both AAA members and non-members at no cost. “We would take them back home or to a safe place within a 10 mile radius of where we…

Local volunteers Are Fighting World Hunger One Meal At A Time

A local Fargo man spoke about his experience personally delivering the meals.

FARGO, N.D.- Chris Haugen of Fargo has been part of the mobile pack event for five years. “I was just kind of blown away when I got here, because I thought wow look at the speed these people are doing things. Look at the amount of food that is being packed in a short amount of time. I thought, I…

“Cares for Kids” Radiothon raises money for Sanford Children’s Hospital

Three local radio stations join forces for the event

FARGO, N.D. — Nine-month-old Ava is now strong and healthy, but when she was born at just 23 weeks, her home for more than six months would be the NICU at Sanford Children’s Hospital. “One saying that we always go back to is, ‘You never realize how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have,’ and…

Lutheran Social Services receives grant to help victims of crime

The non-profit organization received $25,000 from the VOCA grant.

FARGO, N.D. — For those who have suffered as the victim of a crime, trauma doesn’t end when it’s over. There is often a long road to recovery and therapy can be a huge part of that. “Without therapy services, people are dealing with unresolved trauma and it leads to all kinds of lasting effects that affect not just the…

Fargo City Leaders Discuss Penalties for Parking in Plow Zones

FARGO, ND — The City of Fargo is asking for all vehicles to be removed from residential streets Thursday and Friday as crews work to remove compact snow during the warmer weather. Fargo city commissioners are talking about the effectiveness of current snow removal methods and a potential snow removal ordinance. A big topic of discussion was downtown parking enforcement….

Finish Line Finished At West Acres

Mall says announcement on new store yet to come

FARGO, ND — Finish Line is closing this weekend at the West Acres Mall. According to the mall’s Facebook page the store’s last day is Saturday, February 1st. West Acres also says that “when one door closes, another NEW door opens!” They say they’re finalizing details on a lease with a new store that is set to begin construction on…

SpartanNash Foundation and Family Fare Make Donation to Great Plains Food Bank

Through the foundations annual scan campaign, the organization was able to raise 6,750 dollars.

FARGO/WEST FARGO, N.D – Through the foundation’ss annual scan campaign, the organization was able to raise $6,750. The campaign ran in October and November at Family Fare locations in Fargo and West Fargo. Since the it started in 2015, SpartanNash Foundation has donated over $35,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank. “The opportunity to give back to the community out…

People get a taste of Scandinavia at NDSU

Hungry people of all ages lined up for a buffet of lefse, lutefisk, Rømmegrøt, and many more authentic Scandinavian dishes.

FARGO, N.D. – NDSU’s 44th Annual Scandanavian Buffet was a another big hit. Hungry people of all ages lined up for a buffet of lefse, lutefisk, rommegrot, and many more authentic Scandinavian dishes. It is put on each year by NDSU Catering. For many people, it’s a way to reconnect with their Scandinavian heritage. “I’ve been to Norway, and my…