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Volunteers host Indigenous census and voter info drive-thru event

The event took place at University Park in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A group of volunteers in Grand Forks is working to make sure local Indigenous communities get their voices heard and votes counted this election. In collaboration with North Dakota Native Vote, they hosted a drive-thru event at University Park where community members stopped by to complete their 2020 census and get voting information. The organizers say…

Lake Agassiz Two-Cylinder Club hosts second annual Threshing Bee

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Lake Agassiz Two-Cylinder Club, a local group dedicated to preserving and showcasing vintage farming equipment, hosts its second annual Threshing Bee. As its blades rotate and wheels turn, the threshing machine brings with it more than just commotion. For many, it brings back memories. “My father threshed; had a threshing rig of his own,” said former farmer…

Minnesota Twins Honor Grand Forks Officer Cody Holte

It's Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Target Field

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — It’s the 17th annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Target Field. The Twins honoring Grand Forks fallen officer Cody Holte at their game against Detroit. A short video played to show Holte’s love of baseball and the military. Holte served with the North Dakota Army National Guard. The baseball team also gave his family a custom…

Main Avenue makeover project is complete

The final phase wrapped up more than a month ahead of schedule

DCIM100MEDIADJI_0402.JPGFARGO, N.D. — The two-year Main Avenue makeover project has come to an end. Main Avenue between 8th Street and the 10th Street South underpass bridge is now completely open to traffic. That includes Main to University Drive heading east to west. The University Drive counter flow lane is also now open to northbound traffic, and the shared use path…

Veterans Warrior Foundation Hosts 9th Annual Warrior Ride

The event is in support of local veterans

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Veterans Warrior Foundation hosts its 9th annual warrior ride aimed to support local veterans. Participants had to pay a registration fee in order to be able to take part in the ride. Those who registered were able to drive to local restaurants and bars. After the ride, bikers gathered at the West Fargo VFW Post….

“Stuff The Truck” Event Aims To Help Those In Need In The F-M Area

The New Life Center partnered with the Life 97.9, Luther Family Ford, and FM realtors.

FARGO, N.D.- Although spring cleaning is well behind us, it’s never too late to get rid of items you no longer use. Especially if those items will help others in the community. “It’s important to be continuously investing in our community, whether it’s good times or bad and honestly the less we focus on yourself, I think the easier it…

Shots fired as Beltrami County deputies investigated carjacking

The Deputies involved in the incident are on standard administrative leave

BELTRAMI, Minn. — Beltrami County deputies fired their weapons while chasing down a stolen vehicle, according to the Beltrami Sheriff’s Office. At least one person also shot at the deputies. At 9:24 p.m. Friday, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office received information from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office that a vehicle had just been taken by force from its owners while…