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Park Christian School launches fundraiser for school trip to Washington DC

The shoe drive will run through July 31.

July 2, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Park Christian School is hosting a shoe collection drive to raise funds for a 9th grade trip to Washington DC. Students will collect donated shoes which will then be purchased by Funds2Orgs, an organization that helps impoverished people in developing countries. The shoe drive will run through July 31. Gently worn, used or new shoes can be donated at…

Fargo Celebrates 701 Day For Everything North Dakota

There is also a month-long scavenger hunt through the GooseChase app where you can win prizes by celebrating all North Dakota has to offer

July 1, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s seven-oh-one. The date on July first matches the state’s area code. Fargo Park District is taking advantage of that for its first 701 Day celebration. People made screen-printed shirts with a 701 logo at Rheault Farm. They also gave out free 701 stickers featuring local landmarks. There is also a month-long scavenger hunt through the GooseChase…

Motorcycle Ride Honors Cameron Bolton

More than 40 bikers made the ride out to the family's house in Horace to surprise Cameron's parents.

July 1, 2020

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HORACE, N.D. –Cameron Bolton died in car accident two years ago in Mapleton. To honor his legacy, family and friends came together in Fargo. More than 40 bikers made the ride out to the family’s house in Horace to surprise Cameron’s parents. The journey is about 30 minutes long and it’s to honor the life Cameron lived. They say he…

Artist Creates Chalk Art Of Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd

She has 2 more projects planned but is keeping quiet on the subject matter.

July 1, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MINN. — A local artist takes a break from her studio to make another public masterpiece. Kim Jore started her chalk street projects while her business was closed due to the coronavirus. She is open again but is still beautifying sidewalks. It takes her 4-5 hours per piece and she has made 8 so far. She chose to highlight…

Spuds win! Moorhead takes home MSHSL Nickname Challenge Championship

July 1, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Even though it’s the offseason for high school sports, Moorhead has something to celebrate. A huge Minnesota thanks to John Millea for creating the MSHSL Nickname Challenge. John deserves “One Shining Moment”@MSHSLjohn pic.twitter.com/8Jx9hrh2eX — Moorhead Orchestra (@MoorheadOrch) July 1, 2020 The Spuds have been mashed every once and a while, but they just can’t be beat in this…

Fargo Public Library buildings to reopen July 13

Curbside pick-up services will end once the libraries reopen.

June 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–All Fargo Public Library locations are set to reopen to the public on Monday, July 13. Regular summer hours and COVID-19 guidelines will be in place. Library patrons will be asked to social distance and wear a mask when visiting any of the locations. Plexiglass has been installed at check-out desks and high-touch areas will be cleaned frequently. Some…

Fargo reveals new Statue of Liberty at Veterans Memorial Bridge

The new statue replaces the old one that was stolen in July 2019

June 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — A new Statue of Liberty has been installed by the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Fargo. The new statue replaces the original statue, which was stolen last July. The 650 pound, eight-and-a-half-foot-tall statue was paid for with the donation of private funds. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says the statue is something positive for people to see as they…

New Statue of Liberty installed near Veterans Memorial Bridge

The original statue was stolen in 2019.

June 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–A new Statue of Liberty was installed near the Veterans Memorial Bridge Monday morning. The new statue, commissioned by the City of Fargo, replaces the original which was stolen in 2019. The original statue was donated by the Boy Scouts of America and the Fargo Lions Club more than 70 years ago. Mayor Tim Mahoney said, “Lady Liberty is…

Casselton Congregation Says Goodbye To Old Martin’s Lutheran Church Building After Over 80 Years Of Service

The new church will have an open house on July 8 from 6-8 and hold it's first worship service on July 12 at 9:30 a.m.

June 28, 2020

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CASSELTON, N.D. — Outside the Martin’s Lutheran Church, people are walking in to take their seat for one final service. As this congregation of hundreds are saying their final prayers for this old church building that’s been around for decades. “Both my children were baptized here, both were confirmed here it’s just those memories and fortunately we are able to…

Gate City Bank Executive Chair Steve Swiontek Retiring After 40 Years Of Service

Steve says he's going to miss his day to day conversations with his co-worker but says he felt it was the right time to retire.

June 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Swiontek first started out in Gate City right after graduating from NDSU in 1978. Steve worked his way up the chain and helped grow over 30 new locations, 600 jobs and 2 billion dollars in assets. He says he owes everything to his staff that work tireless to provide for both the customer and the community. Under…