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Yearly Event Focuses on Replanting Trees Along Red River

It also teaches students the importance of taking care of the environment

FARGO-MOORHEAD – Students were among the volunteers who took the day off to give back to nature. They are planting thousands of trees and shrubs alongside the Red River to help sustain the river bank, build it up and help the water quality. “We love to have students out here actively engaged, getting dirty, planting the trees, so they’re learning…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Jensen

A lowrider of a dog who will lift your spirits high.

If you like the way pitties look, you will love Jensen, from the tip of his broad black nose to the end of his tail a long, long way behind. He’s got the classic wide pit bull face, short legs and a broad chest and shoulders that look like he could bench 440. The long, low-slung dog is almost broader…

LIVE: Applying for Financial Aid

Getting into college isn't the only challenge.

College kids have already started the semester, but even if your kids are years away, there’s something coming up on the calendar you won’t want to miss. FAFSA — or federal student aid — open up its application process on October first. And because it’s first-come, first-served, the time is right for parents and students to start filling out their…

Moorhead’s Senior Safety Academy Preparing the Elderly In Case of a Medical Emergency

According to the CDC, heart disease and strokes cause 1 in 3 deaths in the United States

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Nearly a hundred seniors came out for this year’s Senior Safety Academy at the Hjemkomst Center. It’s all part of TRIAD’s efforts to get seniors, law enforcement and the community talking about healthy living for the elderly. “It’s really phenomenal that seniors are coming out to learn how to help themselves or have law enforcement help them,”…

People In The Valley React To Impeachment Inquiry

The impeachment inquiry which is buzzing across the nation is finding its way to the valley. We took to the streets, talking to multiple people about the proceedings.

FARGO N.D — The impeachment inquiry which is buzzing across the nation is finding its way to the valley. We took to the streets, talking to multiple people about the proceedings. The idea of impeaching the current president is a heated topic for some, especially all of this happening during the presidential campaign. “I trust that everyone involved is going…

City Of West Fargo Holds Open House Over Sheyenne Project

They say three things are certain in life: death, taxes and road construction. The city is talking to people about its Sheyenne Street Urban Reconstruction project that will be put to action in 2020.

WEST FARGO N.D — They say three things are certain in life: death, taxes and road construction. The city is talking to people about its Sheyenne Street Urban Reconstruction project that will be put to action in 2020. There are a lot of things being covered in the plan. “Making it more pedestrian–friendly because with the bump–outs that you have…

West Fargo Shows Off New Development Called The Lights at Sheyenne 32

The project is expected to be done by the end of 2020

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo hosted a ceremony this morning celebrating the development of the new Entertainment District. The idea is to create a destination where the community can come together. It will start to be possible in January when The Lights at Sheyenne 32 opens its first building. As one of the fastest growing cities in North Dakota,…

Former Detroit Lakes Police Chief Shares His Rhythm With Audiences Across Country

Tim Eggebraaten was a law enforcement officer for nearly 28 years, but has always been a musician on the side

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — For Tim Eggabraaten, pursuing a love of music means helping others find the right rhythm. “The purpose of my message isn’t to go out and say ‘oh look at me’ or look at police officers or anything. There’s just a hunger for a positive message out there,” he said. He’s trying to feed plenty of positive…

ND First Lady To Host Addiction Conference in November

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s first lady is speaking out about the stigma of addiction. Kathryn Helgaas Burgum will be hosting Recovery Reinvented in Bismarck for the third year. The November event will highlight prevention, treatment and recovery options for those struggling with addiction. Burgum says alcohol and drug use is the number one social issue in North Dakota. Her…

Costco makes a big donation to the Children’s Miracle Network Fund.

Costco has raised two hundred thousand dollars for the Children's Miracle Network in just over six years of its partnership.

Employees presented a check to Sanford officials for just over forty-thousand dollars. The money was raised by customers and employees as part of the store’s annual giving campaign. The donation will benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital which is the only Miracle Network member in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. “Costco has a really great system in place here for our community…