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Petitioners Hope to End Blue Laws in North Dakota

North Dakota Open on Sundays held a petition stand at West Acres Mall to end the blue laws

FARGO, ND — The “North Dakota Open on Sundays” group spent their day asking people to sign their petition at West Acres Mall. While dozens of states still have some form of Sunday sales law, North Dakota may be the strictest when it comes to retail business hours. The “Blue Law” states that any retail business cannot open before noon…

Pet Connection: Meet Dexter and Doakes

A dynamic duo, one of whom pulled a disappearing act in the studio.

This week’s Pet Connection came with a bit of a mystery — since one-half of this dynamic duo Dexter and Doakes decided to ditch the desk mid-interview. These two young cats are part of a deluge that’s inundated Homeward Animal Shelter with a flood of cats and kittens lately. But somehow, amid all the cat chaos, Homeward’s Heather Klefstad found…

Callaway, White Earth Reservation Breaking into the Hemp Industry

Hemp Field Day was held at White Earth Reservation to celebrate the second growing season

CALLAWAY, Minn. — The people of Callaway, Minnesota and on the White Earth Reservation are hoping to help their community’s economy grow. But can their products find a place in the market? For starters, it’s important to point out hemp is not just marijuana. It’s a plant that is bred specifically to create products like clothing and construction materials. There…

Fergus Falls Community Breaks Ground on New Library

"I'm just most excited that this is happening for our community. We've seen the need for a number of years and as library staff we just want to fulfill the need for the community and provide the services the community wants"

FERGUS FALLS, Minn — The ground has officially been broken and Fergus Falls is ready to start construction on their new library. “Libraries change lives. These guys are a testament,” said Mayor Ben Schrierer. “I’ve watched libraries change the lives of my kids.” A crowd of community members gathered outside of the library and said they are excited to celebrate…

Nepali Movie Star Appears at West Acres Cinema for Premier of New Flick

"Radha" has something for everyone

FARGO, ND — One of Nepal’s movie stars appeared at the West Acres Cinema for a special premier of his new movie, “Radha”. “Radha” has something for everyone. It’s a fiction story filled with fantasy, love, romance and plenty of drama centered around a woman who wants to make her dreams come true despite everything stacked against her. Actor Jiwan…

Community Gathers for Annual Cobber Corn Feed in Moorhead

Organizers said the event helps people on the campus from different generations meet each other and build lasting friendships.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia alumni, current and new students and the community gathered for the annual Cobber Corn Feed. The Office of Alumni Relations hosts the event each year and invites anyone who wants to come be a part of Cobber Country for hot buttered corn, hotdogs, burgers and games from Games Galore. People who participate in on-campus organizations came…

Taylor Swift Announces New Album, First Single Drops Thursday

Dare we say the bad blood in a rivalry that continues with singer Katy Perry?

  NATIONAL — She’s baaack! Mega superstar Taylor Swift has been teasing the world all week, beginning with the moment she tried to eclipse the actual eclipse by clearing all of her social media accounts and leaving fans with a blank space in their hearts. But Swift’s music love story is far from over. Two days ago she posted a…

Osaka Sushi & Hibachi Opens Late After Early Morning Fire

They found and put out a small fire in the mechanical room

  FARGO, ND — The business day at Osaka Sushi & Hibachi in Fargo was shortened by a small fire. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the restaurant around 9 o’clock this morning and found light smoke coming from a roof vent. They found and put out a small fire in the mechanical room. There was some minor damage…

80’s Hitmaker, Tiffany, Coming LIVE to the Fargo Theatre

Tiffany is known for hits including "I Think We're Alone Now" and "Could've Been"

FARGO, ND — Get ready for “An Evening with Tiffany”. The 1980’s hitmaker and queen of the mall tour is coming to Fargo Theatre on Sunday, October 15. Tiffany is known for hits including “I Think We’re Alone Now” and “Could’ve Been”. Tickets range from $30 to $40 and go on sale Friday at jadepresents.com and at the Tickets300 Box…

One Ticket or 10? What Would You Do if You Win Powerball’s $700 Million Jackpot?

It's the second largest drawing in Powerball history, the first being the $1.6 billion jackpot, won in January of 2016

FARGO, ND — A $700 million jackpot is on the line, and even though you have better odds of being struck by lightning than you do of getting six numbers to align with you, it’s not stopping people from buying up tickets. In fact, by the time the drawing takes place, you could be in the running to have much…