Community

Church drive-thru clothing drive helps keep people warm

Cold weather clothing drive items will be distributed throughout community shelters

FARGO, N.D. — One local church is helping members in the community stay warm and cozy for the rest of this winter season. Messiah Lutheran Church in Fargo is helping collect some much needed winter essentials with a Drive-Thru Cold Weather Clothing Drive. The drive thru event asks for new or gently used items such as mittens, gloves, scarves and…

Part of Drekker Brewing purchases go toward The Arts Partnership

Artist show off their work and what art brings to the community.

FARGO, N.D. – Unpillaging Night at Drekker Brewing is usually to help people pay medical bills, but Thursday night the focus is on the arts. Drekker is giving one dollar for every purchase to The Arts Partnership. It will help the community organization to continue supporting local artists with grants and residencies. This year two very different artists displayed their…

Frostival snow sculpture event kicks off

MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Frostival Ice Sculpture Competition is underway as local artists try to carve out a name for themselves. The snow forms are taken down and sculpture artists get a look at the block of ice they need to transform. Four of the six artists got a look at the work cut out for them and they seem…

Pet Connection: Meet Samson

We've got a strong feeling you're going to like this dog.

He’s named for a legendary strongman, but Samson the boxer mix is more into cuddles and playtime than feats of strength. This neutered adult male has plenty of energy, and he’s super-affectionate, so you’ll never get bored hanging out with him. Because he’s so lively and full of fun, it’s great if you can give him a steady routine to…

People Express Concerns over Governor Burgum’s Reduced COVID-19 Restrictions

"I don't think we're there as in terms of not wearing masks yet."

  FARGO, N.D.  — After North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced reduced restrictions for businesses and the halt of the statewide mask mandate, some people in the community are unsure whether or not we are ready to move forward. “The statewide mask mandate to expire at 8 am January 18th,” Gov. Doug Burgum said. As COVID-19 cases are reduced with…

LIVE: Freezing Out Covid at Frostival

Ice out this dang virus while you have fun at the annual metro-wide wintertime festival.

It’s the first major event for most of the metro’s public parks since the pandemic struck last March — and the timing couldn’t be better. Frostival is underway for the next few weeks, just in time for emergency restrictions to be lifted throughout Minnesota. It’s hitting here at the same time real winter weather is setting in, in earnest. And…

Hornbacher’s gives record donation to Great Plains Food Bank as part of Feed Hope

Several thousands of dollars given to the Great Plains Food Bank

FARGO, N.D. – The 10th annual Feed Hope is a record breaker. Customer’s donations during the month of December at Hornbacher’s stores added up to over $141,000 for the Great Plains Food Bank. It far surpasses last year’s Feed Hope record of nearly $81,000. Hornbacher’s also made $10,000 donations to Dorothy Day Food Pantry and the Emergency Food Pantry. “We…

Pet Connection: Meet Reagan

Just as friendly a smile as his famous namesake.

It’s been a rough, rough week for anyone in politics or anyone who follows them. Especially for Republicans. So we thought it was fitting to remind you of one of the most famous and popular Republican presidents of modern times. Meet Reagan. This one’s a leopard gecko — an equally popular species of lizard. With his friendly smile and well-socialized…

Frostival begins with snow sculpture competition

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead Business Association is hosting a snow sculpture competition as Frostival beings. It’s six whole weeks of winter fun throughout the metro. The forms are being set up for the artists to make their marks. “The Snow Must Go On” Snow Sculpture Competition is taking place at Viking Ship Park during the Frozen Fortress. Amateurs and professionals…