Part of our region is essentially cut off from the rest of the United States because of the pandemic, and businesses there are suffering. Minnesota’s Northwest Angle in Lake of the Woods County isn’t connected to the rest of the U.S. by land. To get to the popular fishing destination in a car you have to go into Canada…
High School football is delayed until spring in Minnesota this year due to COVID-19, but you can still celebrate a rousing Spuds victory Thursday anyway. The Spuds won the Minnesota State High School League Nickname Challenge, beating 63 other mascots across the state. That’s that winning tater. The contest was conjured up as kind of a way to still…
This pandemic isn’t just stressful for all of us. Our animal friends are dealing with the struggle just like us, only they have no idea what’s going on. Hopefully this morning, one animal who’s been stressed out by the pandemic can start getting some rest and relaxation. Our friends at C.A.A.R.E. bird rescue in West Fargo shared this photo…
Do you ever get the feeling like fate is conspiring against you? I know it can feel that way for me with all the different ways the pandemic can negatively impact our lives. One big instance of that for me was the Fargo Marathon. I signed up for this year’s half-marathon last December. I’ve never run 13.1 miles before….
On Thursday we asked you to share how you’re making your homes more comfortable as you spend more time there social distancing. And Sue in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota over in Otter Tail County has a novel concept… invite some guests over for a snack, even though we’re supposed to be social distancing. She offered a meal to a brave…
Everyone has the chance for athletic glory this weekend thanks to HOPE Inc. The adaptive sports and recreation non-profit is hosting its 12th annual track meet this Saturday at Moorhead High School from 10 a.m. to noon. Competitors will get the chance to win medals and ribbons in six different categories. Spectators will be required to wear masks and…
The American Heart Association Fargo Heart Walk is still raising awareness for heart health this year. Things just will look a little different. Normally a big crowd gathers to honor people who have survived strokes and heart attacks. But with health and safety in mind, the AHA is making this year’s Heart Walk virtual. On August 13th, people who…
River levels have been yo-yoing all summer, but now they’re the prefect level for people to head out onto the water and learn a bit about one of our region’s biggest natural resources. River Keepers is re-launching its river paddling excursion series on July 22nd. That event is sold out, but you can still sign for an events on…
A years-long project is revitalizing a once-abandoned building and turning a small Barnes County town into an arts destination. And this week, the women behind it are celebrating. They’ve been renovating the 104-year-old schoolhouse in Nome, North Dakota for nearly two years. Now, they’re ready to celebrate finishing phase one of the project, the school’s gym. Their grand opening…
Leisure time takes a lot more thought than it used to during the pandemic. I’ve been trying to plan a socially distanced vacation, and I settled on camping. Over the weekend I tested out my new tent to make sure there aren’t any surprises when we get to our campsite. It’s kind of amazing they fit everything for the…
