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Sanford is Celebrating the Lives of Neck and Head Cancer Survivors

A lot of our patients don't have a friend or a relative that have gone through similar experiences

FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Health is celebrating the lives of those who have won their battle to neck and head cancer. Survivors are discussing their journeys and how Sanford helped them win their fight. They say they have a new perspective on life after cancer taught them an important lesson. “I’m not invincible and when you hear the words ‘you…

Clothesline Project at NDSU Raises Awareness for Sexual Assault

T-Shirts, Reflective Backdrop intended to evoke empathy and understanding from visitors

FARGO, N.D. — As part of the annual Clothesline Project, the NDSU Memorial Union Gallery decided to evoke a more reflective and personal viewing experience. “People would stand in front of these t–shirts and would look at themselves in the mirror behind them, and they would almost be wearing the t–shirt, and so that way you maybe develop empathy and…

Businesses Around Metro Now Offering Breastfeeding Rooms

There's more than 40 infant friendly businesses and organizations around town that support breastfeeding moms

FARGO, N.D. — When a new mother returns to work from maternity leave, she’ll likely have a place of her own to breastfeed. It’s all part of an initiative by Fargo Cass Public Health to get more workplaces in the community to support new mothers. Kate Bjorklund is a mother of two children and she has breastfed both of them. When…

Bringing Opiate Education to the Moorhead Community

Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Moorhead Police Department have partnered up

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Moorhead Police Department have partnered up to bring opiate education to the community. They hosted a seminar for people to learn more about the epidemic affecting millions across the nation and people right here in the valley. The Moorhead Police Department recently brought on a chaplain to their team…

Fargo Cass Public Health Offers “Stepping On” Classes

The class will run for seven weeks

  FARGO, N.D. — As we age, injuring ourselves tends to have more severe outcomes. Fargo Cass Public Health is trying to help those 60 and older prevent themselves from getting those injuries in their “Stepping On” classes. People in the class will learn how to identify reasons for falling and ways to avoid falling. The class lasts seven weeks and…

Students at NDSU Swing Outside for 72 Straight Hours to Raise Money

Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Delta at NDSU to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

FARGO, N.D. — Even in the cold weather, several NDSU students are braving out the elements to raise money for juvenile cancer treatment. The Tau Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Delta chapters at NDSU team up to host their annual Swing–A–Thon for patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude was founded by Tau Kappa Epsilon alumnus Danny Thomas. For 72…

Third Driver Sentenced To Jail For School Bus Stop Arm Violation

Norman County Prosecutor Cracking Down On Serious Offenders

NORMAN COUNTY, Minn. — A third driver has been given jail time for going around a school bus with its red lights activated and stop arm extended in Norman County. The driver of a semi was the latest to be sentenced to two weekends in jail. The truck driver was also fined $500. County attorney James Brue began to recommend…

Periwinkle Marketplace Owner Works On Rebuilding After Devastating Fire

Otter Tail Business Was Destroyed By Fire In February

OTTER TAIL, Minn. — The owner plans to rebuild Periwinkle Marketplace in Ottertail, Minnesota. The popular lakes area store on Highway 78 was destroyed by fire in February. Stephanie Ellingson says design plans for the new building on the existing site should be done by mid-May. Construction will start once debris is removed. She says the concept for the clothing,…

Nearly 30 People Arrested After Massive Drug Investigation

large amounts of meth, prescription opiates, butane hash oil, high grade marijuana and cash were seized

Lance Schoeber & Jacqueline SchoeberHUBBARD COUNTY, Minn. — A massive drug investigation in Hubbard County has resulted in nearly 30 arrests. The two most serious arrests were Lance and Jacqueline Schoeberl for 1st Degree Controlled Substance Sales. Two dozen others faced lower level charges. The focus of the investigations included people that sell and/or distribute methamphetamine and prescription drugs in…