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Holiday Homes of Hope Tour Raises Awareness for Cystic Fibrosis

Funds from the event go towards medication, scholarships, and education

November 10, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Some call cystic fibrosis an invisible disease, but one organization is raising awareness with the Holiday Homes of Hope tour. “It can be very frightening to know you have an invisible disease. There’s a lot of uncertainty with that. There’s also a lot of hope,” Pam Thompson, development director for Cystic Fibrosis Association of ND, said. The group’s Holiday…

Wild Terra Rounds Out First Annual West Acres “Fall Tap Fest”

Wild Terra and Fargo Brewing Company were the two featured local breweries

November 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — After featuring two local breweries over a four week stretch, West Acres wrapped up its first ever Fall Tap Fest for the year. Wild Terra has set up shop in front of the old Herberger’s entrance for the last two Saturdays. People could relax and take a breather while live music from local artists plays in the background….

Knocking Out Parkinson’s: Boxing Class Celebrates One Year Anniversary

The class is hosted by TNT Fitness two times a week

November 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — After Mary Louise Murphy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s a year ago, one of the last places she’d expect to end up was in a boxing class. But flash forward a year, and you’ll find Mary Louise and her classmates thriving on the bags, throwing haymakers, and building strong bonds with her fellow boxers. “I know on Tuesdays and…

Suspects Plead Guilty in Carla Yellowbird Murder

2016 Robbery Turned Murder on Spirit Lake Reservation

November 9, 2018

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SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION — Suspects in the murder of 27-year-old Carla Yellowbird plead guilty to murder and robbery charges. 21-year-old Daylin St. Pierre pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Felony Murder. 24-year-old Dakota Charboneau pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder. In 2016, Yellowbird went to Spirit Lake to sell drugs. After being driven to a remote location on…

Downtown Fargo Boutiques Get Festive With Holiday Open House

Boots & Heels, Unglued, Stabo Scandinavian Imports, and Zandbroz Variety will host themed Festive Fridays throughout December

November 9, 2018

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FARGO– Boots & Heels, Unglued, Stabo Scandinavian Imports, and Zandbroz Variety are bringing you a holiday open house. Shoppers can experience each store’s holiday decor and gifts from 4-8 pm. Each store has unique treats and deals for shoppers looking to begin buying holiday gifts. Unglued is offering 20% off all items including the word “Fargo” and Boots & Heels…

United Way of Cass-Clay Encourages Random Acts of Kindness

This is the sixth year they have hosted the "UNITED Acts of Kindness Day"

November 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People took part in random acts of kindness across the metro on Friday. United Way of Cass–Clay is teaming up with Scoop N Dough in downtown Fargo as part of “UNITED Acts of Kindness Day” People could pick up a “Live United T–Shirt” and pick an act of kindness to follow through on out of the “Kindness Bowl.”…

Former Fargo Talent Sings National Anthem Before Panthers Steelers Game

Nationally recognized motivational speaker and veteran

November 9, 2018

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PITTSBURGH — Another big moment in the career of a former Fargo man who is a singer, actor, nationally recognized motivational speaker and veteran. Mark Lindquist sang the National Anthem before the Panthers and Steelers game in Pittsburg. Lindquist posted on Facebook that he sang the anthem at Heinz Field for the NFL’s Salute to Service game. He also thanked…

Girl Airlifted To Fargo After Being Hit By A Car

Jamestown Police Major Justin Blinsky says the incident happened around 3:15 p.m., Thursday afternoon.

November 9, 2018

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Jamestown, N.D. (NewsDakota/KFGO) – An 11 year-old girl was airlifted to a Fargo hospital after she was hit by a pickup in Jamestown Thursday afternoon. Jamestown Police Major Justin Blinsky says the incident happened around 3:15 p.m. “There was a pickup that was westbound on 4th Street NE, approaching the 4th Ave intersection,” Major Blinsky said. ” was in the…

United Way’s Women UNITED Luncheon Helps Expand Early Childhood Education

Proceeds go towards school supplies, counseling, and childcare

November 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of women gathered for United Way’s Women United luncheon, which helps kids get the best start they can in life. United Way says 90 percent of a child’s brain is developed before age 5, and that’s why it’s important to invest in early childhood education. “We want kids to reach their full potential. If they can enter…

“No One is Above the Law”: Protestors Responding to President Trump Firing of Jeff Sessions

More than 400,000 people participated in protests across 900 cities

November 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s only been under 24 hours since Attorney General Jeff Sessions handed in his resignation letter. But people across the country, including right here in Fargo, are using their voices to show the concern they have over Sessions’ interim replacement, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker. KVRR’s Danielle Church has our lead story. More than 400,000 people from 900…