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LIVE: Superbowl Hits and Misses

We've tapped the MVP of advertising in the region to break down who scored in Superbowl ads.
Emily Welker,

They’re some of the spendiest, splashiest ads we’ll see all year… and in some cases, for years to come. Super Bowl ads are a multi-billion dollar industry that can, when well-crafted, have a major influence on not just America’s pocketbooks, but America’s cultural dialogue as well. This year’s  lineup is no exception. From the soft-sell emotional impact of Google’s “Loretta,”…
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LIVE: New Director, New Direction for Fargo Parks

Spring is almost here.
Emily Welker,

We’re not even all the way out of January, but the new executive director of its public park system is already looking ahead to spring flooding. Dave Leker, the longtime parks employee tapped to replace former executive director Joel Vettel, who stepped down abruptly last summer following poor performance reviews, said last year’s spring park season was a tough one…
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LIVE: Delicious, Healthy, Fast Recipes For Super Bowl Sunday

You don't have to fall off the healthy eating bandwagon if you want to indulge during Super Sunday
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  You can still eat healthy even if you indulge for the Super Bowl. Profile by Sanford stopped by with a bunch of easy, healthy recipes for Super Sunday, including buffalo hummus, teriyaki chicken, pepper nachos and double chocolate peanut butter protein bites. They’re all packed full of flavor and nutrients. But Profile Sanford Operations Director Penny Wolf says most…
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The Difference A Mentor Can Make In A Kid’s Life

Big Brother Shares His Nearly 8-Year Journey With His Little
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  National Mentoring Month gives you a chance to make a real difference in a child’s life. Josh Andres has been Welsere’s Big Brother for nearly eight years through Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Josh says he’s seen his Little Brother go from a little kid who wasn’t succeeding in school to a high school student proud of passing all his classes….
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LIVE: Local Veterinarian Heads to Iditarod

A vet who's a veteran of the world's most famous dogsled race shares his experiences.
Emily Welker,

We know the training and performance routine of an elite athlete is pretty intense. But from eating the equivalent of 20 to 25 Big Macs a day, to sleeping in piles of straw outdoors along the race route, you’ve never seen anything like the Iditarod. It’s not only something local veterinarian Dr. John Reichert has seen for the past twenty…
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LIVE: Winter Safety Tips For People Living With Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Caregivers Might Not Realize Everything They Need To Do To Help People With Alzheimer's Stay Safe
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  Winter weather can be deadly for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. More than 30,000 North Dakotans care for someone with dementia according to the Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota-North Dakota. They’re offering tips to help keep them safe this winter. People with Alzheimer’s may not be as aware of slick sidewalks or cold weather, so it’s vital to help…
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LIVE: It Takes A Village To Prevent Diabetes

Year-Long Diabetes Prevention Courses Help People With Prediabetes Regain Control Of Health
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  Almost 40 percent of adults in North Dakota have prediabetes. But people facing the prospect of a life with diabetes have a lifeline. The NDSU Extension is offering a Diabetes Prevention Program. The program is a year long, and is designed to help people eat healthier, get more physically active and lose weight, all with the goal of preventing…
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Monday Match: How You Can Be a Mentor

There's a match for everyone. Maybe even two.
Emily Welker,

Making a connection with a kid isn’t always easy: some kids are shy, some are quiet, some find it difficult to open up to strangers. But all it takes is being there, if you’re Brandon Conkins, and sooner or later, you’ll find you’ve made a big difference in a little brother’s life. Maybe even two of them. Conkins has been…
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LIVE: Fyre Fest Fargo Brings The Heat During Winter

Music Festival Set For Red Raven This Weekend
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  A music festival is hoping to get your mind off this ridiculous weather this weekend. The Fargo Fyre Fest is set to bring about a dozen bands from a variety of genres to the Red Raven Espresso Parlor Friday and Saturday, weather permitting. Singer/Songwriter Divine Offering performed in studio on Friday’s morning show. You might remember the original Fyre…
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LIVE: Miss International Ready To Pass On Crown

Ava Hill Returning To ND International Pageant This Weekend
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  North Dakota’s own Miss International is coming back home to pass on the Miss North Dakota International crown this weekend. Ava Hill won the state pageant last January before winning the national pageant. She has since toured the country and launched a school tour for her cause, The Peyton Heart Project to help prevent suicide. Hill is excited to…