FARGO — You’re probably looking for a way to warm up over the long, cold winter weekend. Here’s a way to warm your heart — by nominating your favorite nonprofit to get a big windfall. Gate City Bank is opening nominations for their annual “Giving Hearts Day” contest. The winning nonprofit gets $25,000 donated on Giving Hearts Day. There’s no…
FARGO — The region’s annual homeless count is coming up at the end of the month, and organizers say the numbers are likely to rise again this year. That goes not just for the most visible, metro-based members of the area homeless population, but for those living in rural areas, as well. The count encompasses communities in our parts of…
FARGO — He’s sort of a world authority on Christmas cookies. And this weekend, you can decorate cookies with Santa in downtown Fargo, and learn some Christmas lore from the jolly old elf himself. It’s all part of holiday programming at the Jasper Hotel in downtown. You can check out their hot chocolate bar, tell Santa your wish list, and…
FARGO — The brutal cold this weekend is creating life-threatening conditions. And Essentia Health Care providers say they’ve already treated multiple cases of carbon monoxide poisoning already this season. They’ve also already seen their first case of frostbite come in for treatment. Doctors say carbon monoxide is especially insidious. Unlike frostbite, which first presents as pain and then shows unmistakable…
FARGO — She’s one of the most popular writers in the Western world. And at 250 years old, she’s still going strong today. That’s why the Fargo Public Library is inviting you to help celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday Saturday. She’s the writer often credited with helping to establish the modern novel. Her most beloved works, like “Pride and Prejudice, “Sense…
FARGO — Activists for the region’s Ukrainian refugee community say more and more Ukrainians are being forced to leave because their work visas aren’t being renewed. That’s after many of these refugees have spent the past three years working in the region, attending church here, and sending their children to public schools. Activists say some of the area’s employers specifically…
FARGO — We’ve almost hit Thanksgiving and the biggest holiday shopping event of the year — Black Friday. And financial experts say if you want to save yourself a holiday financial headache, it’s time to start setting your holiday budget. Whether you do your shopping online or hit the stores in person, Northwestern Mutual’s Korina Holte says you need to…
FARGO — It’s the final installment in our health and wellness during the holidays series and we’re finally talking turkey. And stuffing, and cranberries, and all the other features of the traditional Thanksgiving table that can complicate the decisions you make about nutrition this time of year. Essentia Health dieticians say it’s important to remember while dietary goals are important,…
FARGO — From buying presents, to creating the perfect meals, to decorating the house and buying plane tickets, being saddled with so many extra responsibilities over the holidays can pile on the stress. But skipping out on your daily workout in order to save precious time for other tasks is probably going to backfire on you, according to health and…
FARGO — We’re on our second installment of our weeklong series on staying healthy and minimizing stress for the holidays. And even if you’re lucky enough to be surrounded by friends, family, and other reasons to celebrate the season, it doesn’t mean stress is necessarily going to miss you. On the contrary, according to Sanford Health experts like psychiatric nurse…
