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Golden Drive Community Event Cancelled this Summer

June 5, 2020

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FARGO, ND — The Golden Drive Community Event is cancelled. Organizer Sue Baron made the announcement Friday morning on the Golden Drive Facebook page. The Golden Drive’s 8th Annual Community event was scheduled for July 18, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Bonanzaville. Here is her statement: With a heavy heart, we are sorry to announce the cancellation…

State Representative Ruth Buffalo Says George Floyd Death “Opened A Lot Of Wounds”

Buffalo has reached out to city leaders, law enforcement and organizers to start having these discussions.

June 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D- State Representative Ruth Buffalo says the death of George Floyd was heartbreaking and it’s something many Native Americans in North Dakota could resonate with. “Many of our communities are struggling to survive. Who live in poverty, and who experience high rates of racial profiling. And there is the very strong, thick, lack of trust that exists across our…

OneFargo event celebrates efforts toward change in the Fargo-Moorhead community

Organizers of the event say they decided to plan the celebration rather than a protest because of the willingness of city leaders and police to listen and work with them towards a better future.

June 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Saturday’s protest in downtown Fargo was a plea for change; a way to ask for more open dialogue amongst those in our area on what can be done to better support the black community. In the days since, that discussion has began between city leaders, Fargo Police, and protest organizers. It is a small step, but those…

Grand Forks protest remains peaceful

June 4, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A protest in downtown Grand Forks on Thursday afternoon concluded peacefully. The Grand Forks Police Department worked with protest organizers and the City of Grand Forks to provide traffic barriers and safety for the protesters. The protest started at the Central High School parking ramp and went to the Greenway. Police say the group of protesters split in…

OneFargo Celebration will be at Island Park

June 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. (June 4, 2020) – Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Cass County leaders, Fargo Police, Fargo Public Schools and members of the Fargo Human Relations Commission have engaged in substantial dialogue yesterday and today with the organizers of Friday’s planned events. Organizers have modified their original plans of a sit-in at City Hall. Today, these organizers and City leaders…

Minnesota National Guard activated in Clay County because of “credible threats” during protests planned on Friday

Fargo Police Department is boarding up their windows.

June 4, 2020

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ST.PAUL, MINN. – Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order late Wednesday night activating the Minnesota National Guard to provide safety and protection for Clay County and surrounding areas during demonstrations planned in Fargo in the wake of George Floyd’s death. “The Minnesota National Guard stands ready to provide protection for all Minnesotans,” said Governor Walz. “While Minnesotans turn their…

West Fargo is Hosting Food Truck Wednesdays

They are hoping to bring some life to the plaza this summer.

June 3, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – Every other Wednesday, West Fargo will be bringing in food trucks from 11:30 to 1:00pm The plaza is trying to implement all the social distancing guidelines by having hand-sanitizing stations, wiping each table after each use, limiting the amount of people at each table, and having marked spots and lines. “It’s a great way to get…

Great Plains Food Bank visits Christine with Mobile Food Pantry

June 3, 2020

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CHRISTINE, N.D. — The Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry can be found making stops all across North Dakota. It’s a way for the nonprofit organization to deliver food to the people who need it most. “Mobile really helps us to increase access by bringing food to where people are at,” said Great Plains Food Bank’s Anna Johnson. “In…

City Leaders And Community Organizers Meet To Discuss Inclusivity In The F-M Area

This is happening days before a second march for George Floyd is set to take place in Fargo.

June 3, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- A second march for George Floyd that was set to happen on Friday has turned into a celebration. This is after conversations that took place at the Sky Commons Conference Center on Wednesday as part of the listening sessions offered by City Leaders to discuss what they can do better. “Today we had a tremendous meeting, had a…

Family of slain Grand Forks Officer Cody Holte release statement

June 3, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Tuesday’s memorial service and processional were the most perfect and fitting tribute to our hero. We are truly humbled, and our hearts are filled with gratitude for the extraordinary expression of support from our law enforcement family, our National Guard family, citizens, both local and from across the region, and the local, state and federal leaders….