Morning – In The Community

LIVE: 100 Markets

We're all looking for something to celebrate in this crazy year.

By now, you’re probably eager to hear some good news for the region, given the news cycle we’ve all been dragged through since the pandemic struck. So that’s why this weekend could be the perfect opportunity to celebrate. “100 Markets” is coming to the metro Saturday, as the Red River Market makes it to the big milestone since its inception…

LIVE: Planning to Stop Voter Interference in Its Tracks

As if you didn't have enough to worry about with covid at the polls.

Cass County elections officials are preparing with local law enforcement as new concerns emerge over potential voter interference in the upcoming presidential election. Cass County auditor Mike Montplaisir said most of the calls from worried members of the public have so far focused on whether mailing your ballot in can be done securely and get to elections officials in time….

Social Distancing: Staycation

Stay Close To Home While Burning Off Vacation Time In Style

  I don’t know about you, but I’ve been building up more vacation time than I know what to do with during the pandemic. I had plans for several little trips go up in smoke. John, one of our production people here at the station had a similar problem, so he took time off for a staycation. And I didn’t…

LIVE: Make Yourself Count(ed) at the 2020 Census and Native Vote Initiative

A five-minute time investment that could pay off big.

The 2020 Census is one of our last chances to make sure programs we rely on in North Dakota and Minnesota get enough funding. Everything from roads to schools gets money from the federal government to help keep them running. So if our numbers are under-counted, we all wind up losing out in the long run. And it might surprise…

Light the Night: Honoring Fallen Firefighters as a Community

There are the dangers you know about. And then there are the ones you probably don't.

Firefighters sometimes have to risk everything to keep their communities safe. But you may not be aware that it’s not just fires that can be a deadly risk for these American heroes. This week, you can show your support for the firefighters who’ve given everything to save their communities. The West Fargo Fire Department is inviting you to join the…

Social Distancing: Fat Bear Week

They Hibernate, We Celebrate

  The last six months have me feeling like a bear. Eating too much, and essentially hibernating as we hunker down close to home social distance. This week, our focus shifts onto the real deal. Bears are social distancing champions, but in order to hibernate, they need to stock their gut up. That brings us one of the most glorious…

Social Distancing: Fargo’s Public Fruit Orchard

One Of Fargo's Newer Gems Lets You Pick Fruit For Free

  We’ve been looking at socially distances local spots for a few weeks, trying to squeeze what joy we can out of nature before the cold weather sits in. And did you know there’s a gorgeous park here in Fargo where you can leave with the ingredients to make a pie? Orchard Glen Park has only been open for a…

JDRF One Walk To End Type 1 Diabetes Going Virtual

Virtual JDRF One Walk Set For November 1st

  They’re still walking this year to help end type 1 Diabetes. It’ll just look a lot different. Normally hundreds pack Scheels Arena for the annual JDRF OneWalk fundraiser each year. This year, the walk is going virtual. You have until November 1st to walk and log your time. Then you can join the JDRF for a virtual celebration on…

LIVE: Zoo Brew 2020

Kick off a wild weekend with us.

By now, they’re old pros at this social distancing thing, and there’s no better time to prove it than during the last weekend of the summer. Zoo Brews 2020 is Friday night at the Red River Zoo and you can raise a glass to the wildest folks around in the region. More than 20 different beers are available, as well…

LIVE: Chalkfest 2020

Not a cancellation you have to chalk up to the pandemic!

During the pandemic, bright spots have seemed few and far between. But this weekend, there’s a bright and colorful festival going on right here in the metro perfect for you and the whole family. It’s Chalkfest 2020 — and it’s great to hear about a gathering whose cancellation hasn’t had to be chalked up to Covid-19. There are some changes…