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Community Turns Out for Solar Eclipse 2017

At both MSUM and the Zoo, viewing glasses were sold out early, but that didn't stop everyone from sharing with one another

MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s the phenomenon that hasn’t been seen in the United States for decades. Here in the F-M area, people of all ages had a lot to say about the solar eclipse. There are several solar eclipse viewing parties right here in the F-M area. At MSUM, hundreds of people gathered around, looking at the sun through glasses,…

NDSU Welcomes Incoming Freshman Class to Campus

The tassels represent the university's commitment to academics and keeping students focused on their goals throughout their time at NDSU.

FARGO, ND — It’s not every day you get a welcome from the president, but that’s what happened to the incoming freshman class at NDSU. President Dean Bresciani greeted new students to the campus and welcomed them into the community by giving out the freshman tassels. The tassels represent the university’s commitment to academics and keeping students focused on their…

Salvation Army, Josef’s School of Hair Design Sending Kids Back to School in Style

It's part of the Salvation Army's Cuts for Kids program

FARGO, ND — What better way to send your kid back to school than with a fresh new look you don’t have to spend a dime on? The Salvation Army teamed up with Josef’s School of Hair Design and sending kids back to school in style with a free haircut or trim. It’s part of the Salvation Army’s Cuts for…

NDSU Physics Department Hosts Eclipse Viewing Party

The group gathered at the south end of the engineering building to view the partial solar eclipse

FARGO, ND — Students, staff and members of the community joined the NDSU physics department in hosting an eclipse viewing party. The group gathered at the south end of the engineering building to view the partial solar eclipse. They had certified glasses on hand to everyone could see the spectacle taking place here in the area. Faculty and students from…

Fargo’s Block 9 Construction Project May Be Delayed

Mahoney says rumblings that the project is in trouble are not true

FARGO, ND — Mayor Mahoney says construction on the Block 9 project could be delayed until next spring. Work on the 18 story building in downtown Fargo was originally planned to start last year. A hotel, offices, condos, a parking garage and a renovated city plaza are planned. Mahoney says rumblings that the project is in trouble are not true….

Special Election for Open Seat on the Moorhead School Board

Thirteen candidates filed for the race before the filing deadline last Tuesday

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Voters in Moorhead will have a long list of candidates to consider for one open seat on the Moorhead School Board. A special election will fill the seat left vacant by Laurie Johnson who resigned late last year in the middle of her four-year term. Thirteen candidates filed for the race before the filing deadline last Tuesday….

Judge Blocks North Dakota Law in Question Over Farm Equipment

The judge's order directs Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem not to enforce the measure until the issue can be resolved

  NORTH DAKOTA — A federal judge has blocked a North Dakota law designed to protect farm equipment dealers. The law permits implement dealers to sell generic rather than name-brand replacement parts. Four major manufacturers of farm implements filed a lawsuit that claims the law is unconstitutional. The judge’s order directs Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem not to enforce the measure…

President Trump to Deliver His First Primetime Address to the Nation Monday

KVRR Scheduling for Monday Night Changes

    NATIONAL — President Trump is set to deliver a live address to the nation tonight to lay out his vision for the future of Afghanistan. With the military in the midst of it’s 16th year in Afghanistan, President Trump is preparing to unveil his way forward for the war-torn country. In his first primetime address on a specific…

Fargo Fashion Week

Paris, Milan, New York, Fargo.

It’s time for the fall weather to start creeping in, and you know what that means: sprucing up your wardrobe with the latest looks to come down the runway. This morning, we’re bringing the runway right to you. Starting September 5th  and running through the 8th, Fargo fashionistas are taking the city by storm. The 4-day show will feature regional…

Sandy’s Donuts Opens on Sunday for the First Time

Fore more than 30 years, the family run business stayed closed on Sundays

WEST FARGO, ND — For the first time in more than three decades, a popular bakery business opens seven days a week. Sandy’s Donuts had their inaugural Sunday opening at both the West Fargo and downtown Fargo locations. It’s 5:30 in the morning. Trucks are getting ready to take fresh donuts from Sandy’s West Fargo home base to its other…