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White House’s Dr. Birx Visits North Dakota

Dr. Birx visited with local leaders to discuss the state's coronavirus response.

August 29, 2020

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FARGO, ND – White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx was in Fargo today to participate in discussions about the states coronavirus response with state leadership, as well as the mayors of Fargo, Grand Forks, and Bismarck. She praised the states commitment to testing, as well as the Governors Vulnerable Population Protection Plan. Both Dr. Birx and the governor…

The F-M Community Takes To The Streets After Black Man Is Shot In Kenosha

More than 200 people attended the march for Jacob Blake.

August 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The recent police shooting of a Wisconsin man brings the Fargo-Moorhead community back on the streets to march for change. Some in the Fargo-Moorhead area say the movement that has come after George Floyd’s death is making sure no Black man or woman dies in vain. It’s part of an effort to make real change. A change they…

Junkyard Brewing Unveils Their “Black is Beautiful” Beer

Local Business wants to show their solidarity with social issues

August 28, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Junkyard Brewing releases a special beer with the help of Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd. The business has joined in with thousands of other breweries with their version of the Black is Beautiful Brew. Once again the brewery is looking to lend their craft to a cause it believes in. All proceeds will go to non-profits in the…

A Local Red Cross Volunteer Heads To Texas To Help After Hurricane Damage

Alvarez will be staying in Texas for two weeks.

August 27, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Marcella Alvarez, a former Marine from Fargo, is heading to Houston. She will be help with sheltering. Alvarez has been volunteering with the Red Cross since January. As of Thursday, the organization has deployed eighteen volunteers from the region for Hurricane Laura relief. Two are from North Dakota, three are from South Dakota and 13 are from Minnesota….

Local Organizations React To Kenosha Shooting And Share Racial Profiling Story

OneFargo is marching Saturday morning at ten at Island Park to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake.

August 27, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD.- Sadness, frustration, anger. “Not only are we in a pandemic, but we are in a fight against our lives as black people in this community,” one of the organizers of Black Lives Matter Faith Shields-Dixon said. Emotions that keep replaying like a broken record every time a black life is lost or hurt after an encounter with police. “Very…

City of West Fargo waives fees at Transfer Station leading up to Clean-up Week

The fees at the Transfer Station will be waived beginning August 31.

August 27, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo is encouraging residents to haul large items to the Transfer Station free of charge prior to Clean-up Week. The fees at the Transfer Station will be waived beginning August 31 until September 14 when Clean-up Week begins. With additional staff and sanitation equipment being used during Clean-up Week, the City hopes residents will…

Pet Connection: Meet Summer

Summer lovin,' comin' up.

August 27, 2020

Emily Welker,

We know the calendar and the outdoor temps show that summer’s on its way out soon. But you can hang on to Summer forever with this week’s Pet Connection. Literally, as it turns out. She even walks on a leash, so she’s much easier to hang on to. Summer was rescued once as a newly-delivered mama by the rescue workers…

Chamber Hosts Virtual 2020 ChamberChoice Awards

August 26, 2020

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FARGO. N.D. – The annual ChamberChoice awards may be virtual this time, but that same energy they bring every year is still there. The ceremony celebrates important contributions made by businesses, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurs in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo. “This community has a lot to be proud of thanks in part to the wonderful businesses in this virtual…

Moorhead curbside Cleanup Week canceled

August 26, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead has canceled its curbside Cleanup Week. The event was originally postponed until September, but has officially been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Moorhead residents will instead be allowed to drop large items off at the City’s Solid Waste Transfer Station beginning September 14 until September 18. The Transfer Station will accept items from 7 a.m….

Clay County Sheriff’s Office requests public input on body cameras

The Sheriff's Office is getting the cameras to be compliant with Minnesota State Law.

August 26, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office will soon be purchasing body worn cameras for its deputies. The Sheriff’s Office is getting the cameras to be compliant with Minnesota State Law. The public is encouraged to provide comments on which cameras the Sheriff’s Office should purchase as well as the camera policy. Information and frequently asked questions about body worn…