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North Dakota’s Lone Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Team Inspires Others

University of Jamestown has had a women's wrestling team since 2008

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Any time the University of Jamestown women’s wrestling team enters a gym, you notice their athleticism, energy, and passion for the sport. But what you can’t see is that most of these wrestlers blazed trails for others to compete in their hometowns. “It was something that was kind of unheard of down in my hometown, at least in…

West Fargo Public Works Has All Hands On Deck for Snow Removal

they've been working 24-hours since Tuesday

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo has all hands on deck to take care of snow removal. A street foreman for the city says it’s been a challenging year for crews because of the wind. West Fargo Public Works has been doing 24-hour snow removal since Tuesday, with help from every department. Crews will start in snow emergency areas, then…

Exploring Hygee at the Fargo Public Library; A Comfy Cozy Feeling

The Danish word is used when acknowledging a feeling or moment that's cozy, charming or special

FARGO, N.D. — If winter has got you down, the Fargo Public Library is teaching people that getting comfy and cozy can also be a feeling. Their afternoon of Hygge is filled with activities such as coloring, painting mugs and reading. The Danish word is used when acknowledging a feeling or moment that’s cozy, charming or special. The staff says…

Combining Flapjacks and Fun: Fargo Kiwanis Hold Annual Pancake Feed

The Kiwanis have raised more than $750,000 over the years for local nonprofits

FARGO, N.D. — Thousands of people soaked up some flapjacks and maple syrup at the metro’s largest pancake party. At the 61st annual Fargo Kiwanis Pancake Karnival, people could fill up their plates with all the buttermilk and buckwheat pancakes they could eat. The festival has helped Fargo Kiwanis raise more than $750,000 to support nonprofits across the metro. Organizers say…

Core Fitness & MPX Fitness Host Couple’s Kickboxing During March

You can sign up for classes through the end of February

FARGO, N.D. – Invite your sweetie and turn your date night into a kickboxing night with the help of Couple’s Kickboxing classes in Fargo. MPX Fitness is teaming up with Core Fitness to teach couples the art of kickboxing while spending time together. You can sign up through the end of February with classes beginning the first week in March….

Downtown Fargo Building Sees Minimal Damage after Morning Fire

Fargo Fire Department's Station 4 responded to the call around 6:30 this morning

FARGO, N.D.- A Fargo Fire Department captain says there is “very minimal damage” from a rubbish fire at a Downtown Fargo apartment building this morning. Fargo Fire Department’s Station 4 responded to the call around 6:30 this morning to find a small fire in the storage room of 400 North Broadway. The department started to evacuate the building but cancelled…

President Trump Invites NDSU Football Team To The White House

Following the Bison’s seventh FCS national title in eight years, Hoeven and the President discussed honoring the team at the White House and the President has extended an invitation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Hoeven today announced that the President Donald J. Trump has invited the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team to be honored at the White House.  Senator Hoeven made the announcement via a press release Friday afternoon. Following the Bison’s seventh FCS national title in eight years, Hoeven and the President discussed honoring the…

Highways Open This Morning After Blizzard

The "no travel advisory" has been lifted for northwestern Minnesota. I-94 between Fergus Falls and Fargo

FARGO, ND — The North Dakota Department of Transportation has reopened sections of the interstates and highways that were previously closed due to blizzard conditions. Interstate 29 from Grand Forks to the southern South Dakota border as well as I-94 from Jamestown to Fargo reopened Friday morning. Also state Highway 13 is now passable between I-29 and Wahpeton. Heavy snow…

Taking the Right Steps to Protect Your Home and Save Thousands in the Snow

Father and son, CEO and vice president, Mark and Tanner, are working together to unplug vents, rake roofs, and clear ice dams

MOORHEAD, Minn. — After years of cleaning roof vents, snow and ice dams, those with North Country Weatherization Technologies say this winter is one of the worst. Hear why taking the right steps could protect your home and save you thousands in the future. It may not be clear where that strange smell or weird sound could be coming from….

Fargo VA Working to Prevent Suicide Among Veterans

National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255, Veteran's Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)

FARGO, N.D. — They’re the people who put their lives on the line to serve our country. It’s not uncommon for veterans to take their own lives when they come back home. In order for Keith Huff to do his job in Iraq, he had to change the way he thought about life. “I had to accept my own death. That…