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Thanksgiving Fire Safety

Don't inadvertently invite the fire department to your family dinner.

In your pursuit of the perfect bird, don’t let your quest for culinary mastery become a quest for fire instead. Fire and safety experts say Thanksgiving dinner is one of the riskiest times for fires around the home, and cooking the meal is in large part to blame. “We’re not used to cooking such a big meal every day,” said…

Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade Wrap-Up

parents say seeing their kids' faces light up is part of the reason they make it every year

FARGO, ND — Thanksgiving may just be a few days away, but Fargo-Moorhead is already celebrating the Christmas season. The Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade brought many people out in the cold to get in the holiday spirit. For some, the holiday season is about coming together. “It represents us. It represents the community, it represents the cheer. Really it’s all…

“The Christmas Gift” Fashion Show Helping Local Families this Holiday Season

The Christmas Gift has raised over one million dollars since its start in 1990.

FARGO, N.D. — The holidays are all about giving back and spreading holiday cheer. The organization, The Christmas Gift, embodies just that. Each year it raises money to help a struggling family’s holiday dreams come true. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear and tonight, The Christmas Gift is giving people a chance…

Make it to the Table: Practice Smart Driving this Holiday Weekend

When it comes to the biggest feast of the year, we can all be a little eager to get to the dinner table on time

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The day before Thanksgiving is what many law enforcement agencies refer to as “Blackout Wednesday” due to an increase in drunk driving crashes. The four–day holiday period is considered by the Minnesota State Patrol as some of the busiest times to be on the road. “The night before Thanksgiving becomes a very big party night,” said Sgt….

Minnesota Nurses Association Considering Action Against Essentia Health for Firing Nurses Over Flu Shots

Health care workers are not required by state law to get the flu vaccine, but hospital officials say it all comes down to patient safety. KMSP Fox 9's Maury Glover has more from Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Nurses Association says they are filing grievances after nurses with Essentia Health were fired after they did not get their flu shot by the hospital’s deadline. Health care workers are not required by state law to get the flu vaccine, but hospital officials say it all comes down to patient safety. “Minnesota Nurses Association is…

Grand Forks Police Searching for Little Caesars Robbery Suspects

They showed a gun and made off with an undetermined amount of cash

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police are looking for two white men who robbed Little Caesars at gunpoint. Authorities released these images from surveillance cameras. They say the men entered the business on Gateway Drive shortly after 10 p.m. They showed a gun and made off with an undetermined amount of cash. One of the men stood about 6…

West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern: “We Have to Do Something”

The project is expected to take two years to complete and cost about $55 million

WEST FARGO, ND — Construction work has been approved to begin on the Sheyenne Street Reconstruction Project. “We have to do something,” Mayor Rich Mattern said. “We cannot wait years down the road.” The North Dakota Department of Transportation has given final approval for the project. The project is expected to take two years to complete and cost about $55…

Jamestown High School Principal Awarded the Milken Educator Award

This honor is given to teachers who have shaped students into leaders

JAMESTOWN, ND — The Jamestown High School principal walked into the auditorium for what he thought was a student assembly. Little did he know, he was in for the surprise of a lifetime. Adam Gehlhar was one of 45 educators throughout the country to be honored with the Milken Educator Award. This honor is given to teachers who have shaped…

Senator Hoeven Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Tax Relief

Hoeven specifically wanted to get input about how he could help middle class individuals and families

FARGO, ND — Senator John Hoeven held a roundtable to get community input about tax relief for North Dakotans. State manufacturers, exporters and agricultural industry leaders were all there to provide their thoughts on what should be done next. Hoeven specifically wanted to get input about how he could help middle class individuals and families. However, he says he hopes…

President Trump Pardons Alexandria, Minnesota Turkey

In a national poll to see which of the two birds would get the pardon, Drumstick got 60 percent of the vote.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — One lucky turkey from a turkey farm near Alexandria, Minnesota has gotten a presidential pardon. “Drumstick, you are hereby pardoned,” President Trump said as the crowd applauded. Drumstick and his alternate, Wishbone, were raised by Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg, who were on hand for the pardoning. In a national poll to see which of the two birds…