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FM Area Celebrates 4th Annual FM Crossroads Powwow

The sounding of drums and chanting for the roll call kick off the beginning of a two–day celebration of song, dance and the honoring of a thriving culture.

October 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The sounding of drums and chanting for the roll call kick off the beginning of a two–day celebration of song,dance and the honoring of a thriving culture. “I have been dancing since I was two so I’m 44 years old, and I have been dancing since I was two, so that’s like 42 years of experience…

Fargo Firefighters Have Trouble Getting to Fire Because of Illegal Parking

They say damages are at roughly $5,000

October 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Fire Departments says it had difficulty getting to a basement fire at 4280 Estate Drive South because of narrow private roads and illegal parking. Once firefighters got to the blaze around 4:00, they were able to put it out in under 20 minutes. Battalion Chief Dane Carley says because the basement was being used for…

Rourke Art Museum Brings The Scares With New Exhibit

The Exhibit Art Ghoullery: Black Cats & Vampire Bats is meant as a celebration of Halloween.

October 4, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Rourke Art Museum has a new, spooky exhibit. “The Art Ghoullery: Black Cats & Vampire Bats” is a love–letter to the scariest of holidays. It brings frightening fringe art back to The Rourke with the assistance of local artists. The interpretation ranges from cute to creepy, while the diversity of visual language creates a gruesome melody…

Salvation Army Distributes Coats For Kids

People were also able to register for the Thanksgiving Food Box.

October 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – The Salvation Army distributes coats for kids and families so they get some warmth this winter. Over the past year, The Salvation Army has been receiving donations of coats and other clothing to help those in need during the cold winter season. Some of the donations were able to find a new home as hundreds gathered outside…

Moorhead Native Heads to Broadway

October 4, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MN.- It was a few years ago when Moorhead native Nina Grollman rehearsed at a theater in Moorhead High School. Now she’s taking on Broadway. Grollman will be playing Scout in Aaron Sorkin’s re–imagining of To Kill a Mockingbird. This is not her first time on a Broadway stage. Her debut happened last year when she played Mar–gee in…

League Of Women Voters Host Census Talk

The group packed into the Sons Of Norway in Fargo to talk about how to volunteer for the census and encouraged others to get their paperwork done.

October 4, 2019

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FARGO N.D. — The League Of Women Voters and U.S. Census 2020 are teaming up to teach people about the importance of being counted. The group packed into the Sons Of Norway in Fargo to talk about how to volunteer for the census and encouraged others to get their paperwork done. The group ate lunch while they were given a…

Protesters rally against Trump Impeachment Inquiry at Rep. Peterson’s Office

Former Lieutenant Governor and Congressional Candidate Michelle Fischbach, who's running against Peterson, says people in the district want their conservative views to be shown at capitol hill.

October 4, 2019

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Protestors from across the valley are at Representative Collin Peterson’s Detroit Lakes Office, where they are rallying against the impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Former Lieutenant Governor and Congressional Candidate Michelle Fischbach, who’s running against Peterson, says people in the district want their conservative views to be shown at capitol hill. “We need to make sure…

West Fargo Police Arrest Fargo Man for DUI

33-year-old Nicholas Olauson surrendered without incident.

October 4, 2019

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West Fargo, N.D.–West Fargo Police arrested a man for DUI and reckless driving on Friday. The West Fargo Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly on Main Avenue E. at approximately 10:22 a.m. Upon arrival, officers witnessed the suspect vehicle driving recklessly and running red lights. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled. A…

Acres of Terror: Expert Advice on Creating Home Haunts

Go behind the scenes for the secrets of some of the region's most successful scarers.

October 4, 2019

Emily Welker,

Take a look at this picture. Creepily convincing, right? Can you believe under the layers of dirt, grime, gore, decay and rotting flesh is….a simple dollar store skeleton? (It’s dressed up with some simple ingredients you probably have on hand.) It’s true. And it’s just one of the many fascinating techniques behind the creation of one of the region’s longest-running…

From Moorhead To Broadway: Former Spud To Star In “To Kill A Mockingbird”

Nina Grollman Had Sights Set On Stardom Years Before Hitting The Broadway Stage

October 4, 2019

Site Staff,

A Moorhead native is taking on one of the most iconic roles in modern American literature. Oh, and she’s doing it under the bright lights of Broadway. Nina Grollman will play Scout in Aaron Sorkin’s re-imagining of To Kill a Mockingbird. She takes over early next month. The play isn’t a straight re-telling of Harper Lee’s story. It’s an…