We’re pleased to report that last week’s Pet Connection pet, Bailey the palomino, is enjoying her forever home this morning. But Happy Acres horse rescue in Lakota, N.D. still has nearly twenty other horses who also need to find homes. Rescue founder Lesa Kadlec-Haase says about five or so are trained and rideable. But whether they’re rideable or not, all…
Happy Harry’s RibFest is back at the FargoDome this week. There are a few changes this week after COVID forced them to cancel last year. The ribs, brisket, pulled pork and all the other food will still be there through Saturday. This year they spaced some of the vendors out and added a second food tent. That does mean…
A lost Texan is on his way back to his home state this morning, thanks to the tireless work of some of the region’s most dedicated animal rescuers. It all started when a company right here in the Fargo metro area discovered him cuddled up in a comfy spot inside their masonry delivery — and promptly called for help from…
It’s fishing season. I spent last week out at the lakes in Otter Tail County, so I thought I’d give angling a try. I hadn’t gone fishing in well over a decade. I never had been fishing in Minnesota, one of the best fishing states in the country. I know, I know. I’ve lived here for years and I’ve…
Local business owners are primed to give Amazon Prime Day a run for its money. That’s after a new project called ShopND.com launches online. The project provides one-stop online shopping for consumers that showcases local, North-Dakota based small businesses, all in one marketplace. The idea came about with and is funded by the Covid relief Cares Act. The UND Small…
If you’ve spent the past pandemic year-plus sitting on the couch chewing on processed foods, there’s some good news this morning: there’s a new chance to get out today to get some goodies that will leave you feeling good, too. Tuesday marks the return of the Moorhead Farmer’s Market. It’s not just a great place to buy fresh, locally produced…
One of Fargo’s biggest pop culture celebrations is carrying on 100 percent virtually this weekend. Fargo CoreCon is usually has in-person events, shows, artists, video games and vendors. All of that is still happening this year, just online. The Con is streaming concerts, panels and more on Twitch and Discord. CoreCon runs from May 28th through the 30th. Organizers…
A town in Lakes Country has a fresh new look this morning thanks to more than a dozen new sculptures. This is the fourth year for the Park Rapids Sculpture Trail. Every May, a set of new sculptures goes up in Red Bridge Park and downtown Park Rapids. 13 new sculptures were unveiled over the weekend. Organizers say the…
The Kiwanis Club of Fargo and the FM Symphony are teaming up to get kids started in life on the right note. “Welcome to a World Filled with Beautiful Music” is a playlist available to parents of young children and people working in child development. They’re mostly classical songs, recorded by the symphony over the years, than can help…
Here’s a silly thing you can do to make your travels a little more fun in our region. It’s kind of like a scavenger hunt, and makes for a fun photo op for your travels. Find all the places along your journey where there’s a live cam, and pose in front of it. We have a lot of live…
