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Young Enterpreneurs Academy: Swimming With Sharks

Kids take on the world of business, Shark-Tank style.

Do you have a budding business owner headed back to school soon? The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce wants to help develop their ideas into reality – with a nationwide program that’s launching kids into the world of commerce. Professionals will train middle and high school kids from around the area to pitch, develop and implement their ideas for a…

Family Seeks Answers in Pregnant Woman’s Disappearance

Savanna Greywind was last seen saturday at her apartment

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are still searching for a woman who is eight months pregnant. Savanna Greywind, 22, disappeared over the weekend. “It feels like a dream. My heart’s broke,” said Greywind’s mother, Norberta. Greywind was last seen at her apartment building Saturday in the 2800 block of 9th Street North; something, her family says, is not like the Savanna…

Star Lake Casino Project Clears Another Hurdle

An Environmental Impact Study was requested to gather more information on the proposed casino on Star Lake

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The Star Lake Casino project overcomes another hurdle. Otter Tail County officials met in Fergus Falls to discuss whether or not to move forward with the project. The Star Lake Casino project takes the next step forward, but not without some requirements. “In regards to Shooting Star Casino, the county board declared an EIS was necessary,”…

Husky Dogs in High Demand Due to Game of Thrones

Homeward Animal Shelter staff says people bring in huskies all the time because they can't commit to them

FARGO, ND — Game of Thrones fans are being encouraged to stop buying huskies because of how they’re portrayed in the show. According to a star of the HBO show, Peter Dinklage, huskies are in high demand because they look similar to the direwolves in the show. However, once owners realize how much work they are they’re abandoned. Homeward Animal…

Senator Hoeven Holds a Roundtable to Discuss the 2018 Farm Bill

An agriculture roundtable was held to discuss concerns from agriculture producers across the state

CASSELTON ND — North Dakota farmers and ranchers met with Senator Hoeven for an agricultural roundtable to talk about their worries and desires over the 2018 farm bill. Senator Hoeven laid his outline of the 2018 Farm Bill on the table and said getting feedback is the best way to improve any concerns from the producers. More agriculture research, revenue…

Despite One-Year Contracts, Many Fargo Teachers Optimistic About School Year

Although many faculty members are not happy with the decisions outlined in the contract, they aren't letting that stop them

FARGO, ND — Kids in Fargo are getting ready for school to start on Thursday, but teachers still have time to sign their contracts. After months of failed negotiations, the Fargo School Board voted on a one–year contract and a $500 raise. Although many faculty members are not happy with the decisions outlined in the contract, they aren’t letting that…

Eclipse is So Yesterday…Today, the Corpse Flower Blooms in Washington D.C.

As the corpse flower blooms, it gives off an odor of rotting flesh for seven to eight hours

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It only blooms once every few years to once a decade and if you like the smell of death, then it’s the flower for you. Three corpse flowers are blooming at the United States Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. It’s the first time in North America three of these plants are blooming at the same time in…

T LOFT Apartments Offers NDSU Students Free Treats with Pat’s Treats

The apartments have been doing this for the past few years and have partnered up with Pat to continue the tradition

FARGO, ND — NDSU students had their first day of school and they are celebrating the new year with free ice cream. The T LOFT apartments on 11th Avenue North partnered up with Pat’s Treats Ice Cream Truck to give students a free cooling treat from 3 to 5 pm. The apartments have been doing this for the past few…

ReGroup Partnering with Local Kids to Raise Money for Recovery

ReGroup is an organization whose mission it is to strengthen the recovery community through peer-to-peer support, public education and advocacy.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — ReGroup has partnered up with some Moorhead kids to raise money for recovery by hosting a lemonade stand. ReGroup is an organization whose mission it is to strengthen the recovery community through peer-to-peer support, public education and advocacy. Proceeds from the lemonade stand at Ace Hardware will directly benefit telephone recovery support, recovery coaching, sober events, and…

West Fargo Family’s Legacy Lives On in New Drive Sober Campaign

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign honors the Deutscher family

Video Courtesy of NDDOT WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo family killed by a drunk driver is being honored by law enforcement statewide. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign honors the Deutscher family. It has been five years since Aaron and Allison, their daughter Brielle and the couple’s unborn child, were killed in a head-on crash with…