Are you in the market for a cockatiel? How about two? No? How about nearly 50 of them? Most of us aren’t really ready to care for 49 of any species of animal, let alone these beautiful little birds. Fortunately, CAARE avian rescue in West Fargo was, when the call came in that an owner had “about 30” birds in…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) _ The Mall of America will again push back on early Black Friday sales and close on Thanksgiving. The Bloomington megamall is taking it a step further this year and offering holiday pay on Black Friday for the 1,200 people it directly employs. Mall of America took a stand against encroaching on Thanksgiving last year while other…
FARGO, ND — They put their lives on the line to protect this country and now they’re being welcomed home with open arms. The 119th Wing has been deployed for the last six months. What is all the excitement at Hector International Airport? “Because my daddy’s coming home,” said Penelope, Major Shaun Carlson’s daughter. Friends and families are counting down…
FARGO, ND — If you’re still riding your sugar high from Halloween and don’t think you can fit one more piece of candy in, we may have just what you need. A local business is willing to take that candy off your hands and is giving back to service men and women in the process. We’re told sharing is caring and…
GRAND FORKS, ND — While manned missions are no longer flown out of the Grand Forks Air Force base, unmanned aircraft still require flight forecasting. A team of air force personnel make sure that pilots of remote controlled aircraft are aware of weather conditions that could impact take offs and landings at the base as well as day-to-day operations. The…
FARGO, ND — Cancer patients in the metro will be seeing the benefit from the funds raised during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. BIG 98.7, D&S Beverages and Corwin Auto have been working all month long to raise money for the Essentia Health-Fargo Cancer Center. BIG 98.7 and Corwin Auto collected bras and donated money for each bra collected. D&S…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — If this weather has you craving some warm delicious food, we’ve got a quick stop shop for you to try out! Usher’s House in Moorhead has officially opened up its food truck for lunch. They will be parked in the parking lot serving food such as soups, sandwiches, and different salads from 11 am to 2 pm…
NATIONAL — Saturday has been designated as National Bison Day. The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan resolution to celebrate the cultural and historical significance of the North American Bison. Senator John Hoeven introduced the resolution and says “The bison’s incredible story includes one of the most remarkable and successful examples of conservation efforts as they were brought back from…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo-Cass Public Health hosted a seminar to help the public connect with mental health resources. It is a part of a larger initiative and sponsored by the public health departments of both Cass and Clay Counties. The meeting brought together nearly a hundred people seeking resources on recovery after suffering a mental illness. County officials say the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you’re trying to throw out those Halloween pumpkins, Moorhead Yard Waste Facility does not take them. That’s why Clay County started their Take Back Jack program four years ago. The program eliminates pumpkins from becoming yard waste by having people drop them off at designated locations across town. You can drop pumpkin off now through November 14th…
