FARGO, N.D. — “Others,” a boutique clothing store, has moved from their 8th Street spot to a new location on Broadway. The store sells products that are all ethically sourced. Each item is personalized with the story of the person who made the piece. “Others” donates 100 percent of its profit to worthy causes around the world. The founder, Laura…
NATIONAL — The Boy Scouts of America will officially drop “boy” from their title next February. The new name of the older groups in the organization will be “Scouts BSA” to become gender neutral. Scouts BSA started welcoming girls into their organization last fall. They will be keeping the name of its younger group as “Cub Scouts” because it is already…
FARGO, N.D. — It’s time to recycle all of your old televisions and electronics. The 12th annual Electronics Recycling Event is Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. You can drop off your electronic items free of charge at the Solid Waste Facility at 2301 8th Avenue North in Fargo. You may recycle a total of two items….
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A congregation at one local church gathered to help an area charity. The annual Salad and Pie Luncheon was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Moorhead. Hundreds gathered for a meal provided by the church. Our own Alison Voorhees and Rob Kupec helped serve coffee and clean up. This year, the proceeds will go towards The…
BEULAH, N.D. — Governor Doug Burgum is back in the classroom as a student. The Republican surprised students at Beulah High School as part of the “Shadow a Student Challenge”. He showed up unannounced Wednesday morning and spent the day shadowing Phoebe Garman, a junior from Beulah. He attended her classes and interacted with her friends and teachers. Burgum says…
FARGO, N.D. — A citizens group is collecting signatures to change Fargo’s method of electing city candidates. “Reform Fargo” hopes to put approval voting on the November ballot. It doesn’t believe that commissioners should be elected by small percentages as has happened in the past. In June, nine candidates are running for two open seats. Two years ago, 11 candidates…
Rep. Sarah Anderson & Rep. Jenifer LoonST. PAUL, Minn. — Two Republican lawmakers from Minneapolis suburbs are trying to get gun legislation passed before the session ends later this month. One bill would give private sellers an incentive to verify a buyer has a legal right to own a gun before making a sale. The other involves several changes to…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says it will be September or October before the Minnesota DNR issues a decision on a permit application for the FM Diversion. Backers of the $2.4 billion project to protect Fargo-Moorhead from major flooding had hoped to hear a decision from the DNR by now. The project was halted last year by a…
We’re starting something new here on the Morning Show, with a series of stories that profile the artists who live and create right here in the Red River Valley. From visual artists, to dancers, to musicians, standup comics and more, each one of them is a separate voice and a unique vision. Not only do they contribute an enormous amount…
FARGO, N.D. — United Way of Cass–Clay celebrated May Day with a special twist on traditional May Day baskets. They filled the baskets with books instead of flowers and candy. “While as fun candy and treats are in a May Day basket we decided to put books in those May Day baskets because we wanted to make sure kids are prepared…
