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Midco Foundation donates $50,000 to Great Plains Food Bank

July 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Great Plains Food Bank received a $50,000 donation from the Midco Foundation in an effort to fight hunger. The donation is part of a larger $250,000 commitment to eight food banks in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Kansas. The Great Plains Food Bank will use the donation to support children, seniors and families across the region who…

Black Lives Matter Fargo-Moorhead working toward racial equity across the metro

Faith Dixon and Jamaal Abegaz say they're meeting on a weekly basis with city officials to ensure concrete changes are in the works

July 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — George Floyd’s killing more than a month ago has sparked a movement calling for racial justice felt globally. Here in the metro, some of the most prominent voices demanding change are those behind the local chapter of Black Lives Matter. Faith Dixon and Jamaal Abegaz of Fargo say real change doesn’t happen overnight. Through Black Lives Matter…

Red River Zoo Teaches Junior Zookeepers Leadership Skills

It teaches kids about working with animals and being a leader while offering unique experiences in the outdoors.

July 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Middle school students are getting to learn all about zookeeping as part of the Red River Zoo’s Junior Zookeeper Leadership program. It teaches kids about working with animals and being a leader while offering unique experiences in the outdoors. The zoo had to bring in more staff to help spread students out due to COVID-19. Students get…

Fergus Falls Runner Keeps Community Connected Through Virtual Races

Arne Robertson says with a lack of opportunity to race he decided to take a step in another direction

July 5, 2020

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — COVID-19 has caused shutdowns of 5Ks, 10Ks, and marathons across the country. Arne Robertson, a runner himself says with a lack of opportunity to race he decided to take a step in another director to keep the spirit going. “Ya know I did a virtual race for one of my friends and I thought this might…

Fargo Police Department Arrest Man For DUI After Finding Vehicle Flipped Sideways On Roadside

Doyle gave 2 to 3 very different stories in a short amount of time and denied driving or knowing anything about the crash, but admitted he had quite a bit to drink.

July 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s a dangerous reminder if your not driving sober you will be pulled over. That’s what 26-year-old Christoper James Doyle found out after Fargo police say he flipped his car just after 3am on Saturday. Officers were dispatched to Main Ave and 2nd St for a white Buick SUV on its side A witness gave a detailed…

Borup Teen Dies In Fatal Crash On Highway 32

The accident happened just after 1:00 am on Saturday.

July 4, 2020

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BORUP, Minn. — A 19-year-old male from Borup was the lone victim of a fatal car accident just north of Rollag. The accident happened just after 1:00 am on Saturday. A minivan driven by the victim was southbound on Highway 32 when it left the roadway and rolled onto Highway 10. The driver was ejected and suffered fatal injures. The…

Horizon Park Volunteers Prepare For 4th Of July Celebration

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WATCH THE FIREWORK SHOW FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE IN NEARBY PARKING LOTS INCLUDING HAROLD'S ON MAIN AND DOROTHY DOBBS SCHOOL.

July 4, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MINN. — A staple of the region is pushing forward as The Moorhead Business Association says it’s going to give it’s biggest fourth of July firework show. Crews were working all morning to set up the fireworks displays at Horizon Park. They say the firework show is still scheduled to start at 10:20, but depending on the weather it…

Horizon Park Volunteers Prepare For 4th Of July Celebration

You will be able to watch the firework show from inside your vehicle in nearby parking lots including Harold's on Main and Dorothy Dobbs School.

July 4, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MINN. — A staple of the region is pushing forward as The Moorhead Business Association says it’s going to give it’s biggest fourth of July firework show. Crews were working all morning to set up the fireworks displays at Horizon Park. They say the firework show is still scheduled to start at 10:20, but depending on the weather it…

Dozens Of Families Come Out For 4th Of July Celebration At Bonanzaville

The festivities include horse-drawn carriage rides, food trucks, live historic demonstrations and snow cones.

July 4, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — COVID-19 did not stop families from continuing the tradition of attending the fourth of July celebration at Bonanzaville. The festivities include horse-drawn carriage rides, food trucks, live historic demonstrations and snow cones. “We’ve had a nice crowd today. I think they’re enjoying it. It was a little warm and humid to start with, but I think…

What happens if there’s rain for Moorhead fireworks?

"We know the show will go on. As soon as they load the fireworks, we have to shoot them off."

July 3, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Independence Day Firework Shows may be in for a bit of rain. The Moorhead Business Association says that even if it does rain, the show at Horizon Park must go on. Organizers say that they won’t have to worry about people getting wet as they will be viewing the shows from inside their cars. In the event that…