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F-M Pride Collective Raises Money, Collects Supplies for Dorothy Day House

The shelter is running out of supplies like blankets and sleeping bags

  FARGO, N.D. — When the Dorothy Day House in Moorhead has to turn people away because they’re full, the shelter gives them blankets and sleeping bags. Those supplies are now running low. To help out, the F-M Pride Collective is raising funds for the shelter. The Pride Collective invited people over for hot cocoa and to collect some of their…

The Money You Spend on These Items Ensures Workers Receive a Living Wage

First Congregational Church of Christ in Moorhead is selling all different types of fair trade goods that communities benefit from

MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you’re looking to spend money that ensures workers receive a living wage, we have just the place for you. First Congregational Church of Christ in Moorhead is selling all different types of fair trade goods that communities benefit from. Not only can you walk away with something new to add to your home or wardrobe, but…

NDSU Fans Endure Frigid Temperatures to Support their Team

Pregame temperatures hovered around single-digits

FARGO, N.D. — Some football fans tend to stay inside when their team scores more points than the temperature outside. However, it’s just another football Saturday for NDSU fans. “The tough ones come out for that, some of them stay away when it gets real cold, but the diehards, they’re here all the time,” said Lloyd Galde of Aneta. Even though…

Human Rights Summit Encourages Conversations about Social Issues

The tenth annual event was hosted by Lutheran Social Services

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota Human Rights Coalition brought people together from across the state to talk about North Dakota’s handling of basic liberties. The tenth annual Human Rights Summit focused on discussions about missing and murdered indigenous women, as well as LGBT acceptance in the state. One of the summit’s organizers says the event has encouraged several people to…

Library Celebrates National Model Railroad Month with Red River Modules

Red River Modules have the model railway inside the library for the weekend

FARGO, N.D. — Kids got an up–close look at a large–scale model railroad inside Fargo Public Library. As part of National Model Railroad Month, the Red River Modules Model Railroad Club put its trains on display for kids to enjoy. Seeing the kids get excited about the trains going up and down the rails gives the club’s president hope about the…

Twelve National Guard Soldiers Return Home to Fargo

They spent over a year deployed in Washington DC

FARGO, N.D. — For the last year and a half, Sgt. Tyler Nagel has been away from his family, serving his nation while protecting the airspace over Washington DC. He’s seen his family a couple of times since he began his assignment. His father is proud to see his son stand up for the red, white, and blue. “I think it’s…

Jefferson Elementary Third Graders Learn about Recycling

The students got to take home a complimentary cloth bag to use instead of plastic bags

FARGO, N.D. — Third graders at Jefferson Elementary are learning how to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The three third grade classes learned what products are recyclable, and how recycling benefits the environment. Students also heard about programs offered by the City of Fargo where they can take all their unwanted cans, bottles, and papers. The city’s recycling coordinator says encouraging kids…

Devils Lake Officer Will Not Be Charged In Officer-Involved Shooting

Detective Brandon Potts killed 26-year-old Daniel Fuller on July 5 after officers responded to a call about a suspicious person.

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota prosecutors say they will not charge a Devils Lake police officer who shot and killed a man earlier this summer. Detective Brandon Potts killed 26-year-old Daniel Fuller on July 5 after officers responded to a call about a suspicious person. Investigators say Fuller died after Potts’ gun went off during a struggle. Ramsey…

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Don't forget the most important person on your holiday list: yourself.

By now you probably feel like the task of things you need to do for the holiday season is as full as it can possibly get. What with cooking and cleaning and decorating and travel for Thanksgiving straight through the holidays up until New Year’s, you may feel as if you don’t have a minute to sit down, let alone…

Minnesota Governor Dayton Remains Hospitalized With Lung Damage

Dayton underwent a pair of back surgeries last month meant to improve his leg strength and had been expected to be released within days.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Gov. Mark Dayton says he suffered lung damage after his latest surgery, keeping him at Mayo Clinic for a month. Dayton underwent a pair of back surgeries last month meant to improve his leg strength and had been expected to be released within days. His office did not formally update his status until Minnesota Public…