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Ribbons Tied Around Trees at West Acres Mall Raise Awareness About Foster Care

The ribbons will remain there until September 28

FARGO, N.D.- The Blue Ribbon Foster Care Awareness event typically takes place in May, but had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Each ribbon represents one of 244 kids and teens that are in foster care in our region. Through this event, the organization hopes to inspire more people in the community to get involved and provide help to families…

Big Iron Farm Show offers a glimpse of the past with historic farming exhibit

WEST FARGO, ND – You can check out some unique and interesting farming history at the Big Iron Farm Show this year. Bonanzaville donated several tractors and old style machinery to the exhibit. Tractors from as far back as 1944 were on display as a way to promote the history of farming in the Red River Valley. John Deere, Steiger…

Sanford offering flu blitz in Fargo-Moorhead area

FARGO, ND — Sanford Health is making it easier than ever to get a flu shot in a year when it’s more important than ever. In the Fargo-Moorhead metro, Sanford Health has several new options available for people to get the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination. Drive through vaccination blitzes will be offered at the Fargodome on Saturdays throughout the Fall…

Elementary School staff member tests positive for COVID-19 leading to Principal being quarantined

WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo Public Schools let parents and staff from Aurora Elementary that a staff member test positive for COVID-19. The letter went out on Saturday, September 12. It stated: West Fargo Public Schools was informed of a positive COVID-19 case in a staff member at Aurora Elementary School. After working with contact tracers from Fargo Cass…

West Fargo High School staff member tests positive for COVID-19

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo Public Schools was informed of a positive COVID-19 case in a staff member at West Fargo High School. Contact tracing has been completed, and all identified close contacts were sent an email notification. The school district says students and staff have been making good efforts to wear masks, and practice physical distancing and hygiene….

Kindred HS and Junior High moving to online learning through September 25

KINDRED, ND — Kindred High School and Junior High will move to online learning through September 25. Kindred Superintendent Steve Hall reports the High School and Junior High have 5 student covid cases. Elementary school will remain in person 5 days per week. Hall says we are following the safety protocols for close contacts and when we trace this we…

LIVE: Nemeth Art Center Croquet “Maskerade” Fundraiser

Making masks fun again, creatively.

Having the mask conversation these days can be kind of fraught. So this weekend, why not gather in a place where masks are fun again, while you raise money for a great cause? The Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids, Minn. is throwing a party for 100 lucky guests featuring competitive lawn games and a prize for the person with…

Fans Gather for Sunday Football at The Lights in West Fargo

Although fans can't watch the game in person in Minneapolis, they're still enjoying it right here in town

WEST FARGO, N.D. — With no fans allowed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first NFL Sunday of the season was less than ideal for football fans in the area. “Definitely disappointed, but I think with everything going on, there’s also a way to look at the bright side of things and be able to get out into your own…

The City Of Horace Hosts Its Annual Bean Days With COVID-19 Guidelines

City officials say it was important to still be able to bring some sense of normalcy to the community.

HORACE, N.D.- The event included a 5K, vendor shopping, live music, parade, vintage vehicle show and fireworks. Because of COVID-19, the city had to make some adjustments, including handing out masks, hand sanitizers and trying to space everyone as much as possible. City officials say it was important to still be able to bring some sense of normalcy to the…