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North Dakota Women’s March goes virtual

Increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the state brings the event online

NORTH DAKOTA– The North Dakota Women’s March was held online this year due to the spike of COVID-19 cases throughout the state. The hosts of the event gave information about the women’s suffrage movement as well as information on how to vote in the upcoming election. Many women showed up to share their stories and experiences with gender identity, sexuality,…

Boo at the Zoo provides a way for families to enjoy Halloween amid COVID-19

The next dates for Boo at the Zoo are October 24 and 31

FARGO, N.D. — With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the metro, the Red River Zoo is trying to provide a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween. Halloween is a favorite for many, especially kids. Boo at the Zoo is an opportunity for families to be able to celebrate Halloween one way or another, especially during these times. “I…

Local food bank receives generous donation on World Food Day

Sanford Health helps keep upper Midwest families fed

FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health makes a generous contribution to make sure those in our region stay fed. On World Food Day, Sanford Health steps in to help those in need. The health system gifted a one million dollar check to Great Plains Food Bank. “Sanford Health is donating three million dollars to organizations like Great Plains food bank all…

Unclaimed veteran gets laid to rest surrounded by comrades

This is the first unclaimed veteran to be buried at the Fargo National Cemetary.

FARGO, N.D. – Veterans from across North Dakota gather at the Fargo National Cemetery to say goodbye to a fallen soldier. Veteran Lelan Derr was born in New Hampton, Iowa in 1952. He served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. Derr passed away in his Fargo apartment on December 10th of last year. He had been estranged from…

Two people take life-saving actions in Fargo apartment fire

Abel Gracia and Laura Hill knocked on doors and rang buzzers to alert residents of an early morning fire in Gracia's apartment building.

FARGO, N.D. — Lives were turned upside down in North Fargo early Sunday morning after anĀ apartment fire displaced dozens of people from their homes. They will have to replace the personal belongings that were lost inside, but thankfully, no lives were lost. One of the reasons why is because of one of the building’s tenants. “After I saw the flames,…

Pet Connection: Meet Prim

Need a cuddle buddy? Prim's your guy.

It’s pretty chilly out there, and that means it’s the perfect time to find yourself a cuddle buddy for the winter and all the seasons beyond. And we’ve got just the pet to do it. A beautiful bunny is looking for a forever home in this week’s Pet Connection. Tasha Gorentz introduces us to Prim, a one-year-old neutered male rabbit….

Social Distancing: Apple Picking

Pick your favorite technique and tell us about it.

It suddenly seemed like winter set in all across the region when most of us stepped foot outside this morning. Fortunately — my family got a little more fall fun in recently, social distancing style. We spent the weekend apple picking at my father-in-law’s. He has a tree that gives some of the tastiest pie apples I’ve ever had. They’re…

Grill-out provides warm meals for breast cancer awareness.

Contributions benefit the Edith Breast cancer foundation

FARGO, N.D. – A local business is helping raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating it’s contributions from a grill out. Fargo’s Hirshfield’s Paint & Coatings helped raise funds for the Sanford Health’s Edith Sanford Breast Cancer. Those attending gave at least one dollar, but, of course, they were encouraged to donate more in exchange for a warm…