It’s possible that some parents might be forgiven, in these days of keeping kids at home, for feeling a bit like they’re keeping little wild animals of their own. After all, children haven’t been in school since March thanks to the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus. However, even after all these months of remote learning, some parents are still…
FARGO, N.D.–Twist will be closing its doors temporarily starting Sunday, August 9. The cocktail bar made a Facebook post announcing the news saying they “got themselves into a bit of hot water with the city.” According to the post, Twist was only able to make 48 percent of its total sales in food, which is two percent less than it…
FARGO, N.D.–Students at North Dakota State University will be required to sign-up in order to move-in ahead of the upcoming school year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NDSU is allotting eight days for students to move-in instead of the typical half-day. Students can choose early drop off or move-in at the start of the semester, but will need to designate…
UPDATE: The West Fargo Police Department says Sumia Mukhtar Muqadim has been found. Police thanked the community for helping her get home safe. WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old female Somalian, Sumia Mukhtar Muqadim. Sumia left home July 20, 2020, and has stopped all communication…
LAKE PARK, Minn. — “I don’t regret making the choice to be there for my friend. I wish this virus wasn’t happening,” Kathleen Keen said. People were wearing masks and socially distancing during her friend’s father’s funeral. Keen says it wasn’t until the social hour after the service that people started to take off their face coverings and come together….
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Heather Keeler is a native of Lake Andes, South Dakota and is the vice chair of the Moorhead Human Rights Commission. She says growing up not seeing people who look like her in positions of power inspired her to take matters into her own hands. “I need to have the courage to step up. We need to…
FARGO, N.D. – The Police Chief Selection Committee holding a session to continue the search to replace former Chief David Todd who retired last month. Mayor Tim Mahoney gave a brief introduction and later went into executive session to meet with the individual candidates who were selected for an interview. He also briefly discussed claims that he broke the law…
MOORHEAD MINN. — The ground is being broken at a new building complex in Moorhead. Vanné located on 1st Avenue North is a five story building that includes main level commercial space, underground parking, and housing units on the upper floors. The new complex is expected to be a place for retail, office space, and restaurants. The building will also…
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota’s Governor Kristi Noem uses COVID-19 restrictions to lure Minnesota businesses to cross the border. Noem says, “Because our state celebrates freedom like none other, especially for anyone running a company. When it comes to supporting growth and eliminating government heavy-handed interference, South Dakota means business.” In an online ad, Governor Noem tells business owners to…
MAHNOMEN CO., Minn. — A Red Lake, Minnesota man is behind bars and facing a number of charges for the abuse of a three-year-old girl in Mahnomen in June. 29-year-old Edward Fairbanks was arrested Wednesday by Red Lake Police on an outstanding warrant out of Mahnomen County. Fairbanks is accused of causing great bodily harm to the child including a…
