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West Fargo Fire Department urges people to adopt a hydrant

winter maintenance of fire hydrants helps fire department save lives.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – With snow on the ground, it can make things a little more difficult for firefighters making fire hydrants inaccessible during an emergency. “In the past we’ve actually had issues with getting to fires and hydrants not being dug out.” West Fargo Fire Inspector, John Neeb said. The fire department is launching its second year of the…

Marker in Downtown Fargo celebrates 100 years of women’s right to vote

On August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote was passed.

FARGO, N.D. – Helen DeLendrecie was a well known suffragist in the Fargo-Moorhead area who fought for women’s right to vote during the early 1900s. She and her husband O.J owned DeLendrecie’s Department Store on Main Avenue which is now an apartment building. “She said, ‘We’re willing to offer you free office space to have the office of the North…

Mass Voter Turnout and Election Night Results

What the early turnout tells us about what's to come.

We’re in Day Two of early voting after it started off with a bang about 24 hours ago. Elections officials say people started lining up an hour before the polls opened at 9 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Fargo. It’s one of three locations open in Fargo and West Fargo to cast your ballot. Any eligible Cass County voter…

Fargo Brewing Company launches new beer for breast cancer awareness

Limited pink lager benefits the Real Men Wear Pink campaign

FARGO, N.D. “Today we are launching a raspberry hibiscus pink lager in support of the Real Men Wear Pink campaign for the American Cancer Society.” Co founder of Fargo Brewing Company, Aaron Hill said. The new pink themed beer is so limited that it will only be available for a short amount of time. “So the deal is starting today…

UPDATE: Moorhead Police identify man in suspicious death case

UPDATE: The Moorhead Police Department has identified the man who was found deceased Sunday morning. Police say 37-year-old Lee Folden was found trapped under a vehicle in a driveway. The Moorhead Fire Department extricated Folden from underneath the vehicle. Folden was declared deceased at the scene. Folden’s body has been transported to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office in St….

Nonprofit organization adopts highway to help keep community clean

Volunteers dress up to serve 'Fall clean-up' cause

The Mapleton Lions Club of North Dakota has adopted three miles of highway to help keep the city clean, free of debris and overall make a difference in the community. A handful of volunteers walked the ditch, picking up trash along the way. To make the fall clean up experience more enjoyable, service members of the Mapleton Lions wore costumes…

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…