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Beware of Donating to Harvey Victim Scams

Also watch out for fraudulent charitable solicitations that prey on the goodness of people seeking to help those in need

August 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NATIONAL — People are being advised to watch out for scams in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. They could include unsolicited email, social media messages, crowdfunding pitches or telephone calls promoting investment pools or bonds to help storm victims. Investors are also being warned about bogus water-removal or purification technologies, electricity-generating devices and distressed real estate remediation programs. Also…

Moorhead Kids Hit the Basketball Court with the Timberwolves

People in the community had the chance to vote for Woodlawn, Lamb or Northeast Park to receive the basketball court

August 29, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids from the community got a chance to head out on the basketball court with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Center Cole Aldrich and others with the Timberwolves unveiled a new court at Woodlawn Park as part of their “New Era, New Courts” program. In a partnership with U.S. Bank, the team selected three basketball courts to refurbish including…

West Fargo Public Schools Celebrate the First Day of School

Freedom Elementary School Welcomes Back Students for a New School Year

August 29, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Kids officially handed in their beach towels for school books this morning as West Fargo Public Schools welcomed everyone back. Students and parents anxiously arrived at Freedom Elementary School Tuesday morning hoping to make this the best school year yet, each excited about something different. “I’m really excited because I get to meet my new friends…

Affordable Housing Unit for Seniors Opens in Fargo

Beyond Shelter strives to address the housing needs of all lower income individuals and families.

August 29, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Beyond Shelter is celebrating its 1,000th affordable housing unit, which provides affordable homes to 39 seniors with limited resources. HomeField Apartments are located at 4245 28th Avenue South in Fargo. Beyond Shelter strives to address the housing needs of all lower income individuals and families. More recently they have focused on the elderly which is North Dakota’s…

Red Cross Searching for More Volunteers to Help in Houston

Volunteers usually spend two weeks in the area

August 29, 2017

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NATIONAL — The American Red Cross has sent 21 locals so far to help with Hurricane Harvey relief, but they’re still looking for more help. They are helping with sheltering and feeding programs in Houston. All of the Dakota’s Region trucks have been deployed and they are continuing to send people down. Volunteers usually spend two weeks in the area….

CONE ZONE: Kennedy Bridge in Grand Forks Closed for Repairs

Parking restrictions will be enforced in that area

August 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: AARoads.com GRAND FORKS, ND — The Kennedy Bridge on Highway 2 between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks is temporarily shutting down. The bridge will be closed starting at 4 a.m. on Thursday and will be back open by 4 a.m. on Sunday. Crews will be pouring concrete on the bridge. Traffic will be detoured to the Sorlie Bridge…

Application Deadline for Hay Lottery Approaching

The hay will be distributed through a lottery drawing early next month

August 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Time is running out for drought-impacted ranchers in the Northern Plains to apply for a hay lottery. The application deadline for ranchers in the Dakotas and Montana is Thursday. North Dakota’s Agriculture Department, NDSU and the Michigan-based nonprofit Ag Community Relief earlier this month announced the program to accept hay donations at a site near the…

Volkswagen Issues Recall Over Computer Glitch

The recall is for the "CC", models 2009 to 2016 and the Passat sedan and wagon from 2006 to 2010

August 29, 2017

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NATIONAL — Volkswagen is recalling nearly 300,000 vehicles in the U.S. after the discovery that a computer glitch that causes the cars to stall. The recall is for the “CC”, models 2009 to 2016 and the Passat sedan and wagon from 2006 to 2010. All of the models have four cylinder engines. Company officials say the fuel pump control…

Metro Flood Board of Authority to Pick Executive Director

An Executive Director of the Diversion Authority is expected to be picked on Thursday

August 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — It is decision time for the Metro Flood Board of Authority. An Executive Director of the Diversion Authority is expected to be picked on Thursday. The final three candidates are Scott Higbee, Melodee Loyer and Jay Neider. The candidates have met with the board and toured flood mitigation projects ongoing in the area. Fargo Mayor Mahoney…

Money Talks: Headlines And Your Bottom Line

How North Korea, Hurricane Harvey, and other news affects stocks.

August 29, 2017

Emily Welker,

The world of news is filled with ups and downs, and that often means stocks rise and fall with them. Lately, we’ve been seeing serious drama in the news. North Korea’s missile launch over Japan, President Trump’s comments to the North Korean regime, and the disaster displacing thousands of Americans from Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey are all…