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Fargo church celebrates Mother’s Day with drive-thru event

Celebrating special days like Mother's Day can be complicated during a pandemic

FARGO, N.D. — With the coronavirus making its way around and physical distancing guidelines still in place, this Mother’s Day at Bethel Church in Fargo looks a little different than usual. Pastor Andy Veith says, “We haven’t been able to have public worship, and so we had to get creative, and what are some ways that we can have contact…

Motorcoach Companies Caravaning Across American To Save Industry And Jobs

The buses are expecting to make it to D.C. by Wednesday

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The wheels of business may be halted for thousands of motorcoach companies around the country as the vehicles are parked. But a band of owners are shifting into gear to get funding in D.C. Minnesota Charter Bus Association working with companies in all 50 states is coming together for “Rolling For Awareness.” “If we don’t get…

Sons Of Norway Set To Reopen Monday With Remodeled Kitchen

The restaurant has been doing pick-up and curbside orders for customers.

FARGO, N.D. — A iconic Fargo restaurant is re-opening it’s doors after a kitchen remodel and new steps put in place to protect customers. The Sons Of Norway’s door are set to re-open to the public starting Monday. The restaurant has been doing pick-up and curbside orders for customers. The Fargo business also re-arranged the dinning room to better follow…

Rocket Dogs K9 Aquatics and Wellness Center Reopens

Only seven weeks after opening the facility, Rocket Dogs Aquatic had to temporarily close its doors

FARGO, N.D.- Owner Julie Saatoff was just building up her clientele when COVID-19 hit the F-M area. “Let’s say this. I’m going to try not to go bankrupt. I don’t have any employees. I do this all myself, and I’m going to try to stay afloat,” she says. Even with the struggles brought on by the pandemic, Saatoff remains optimistic that…

Vinyl Taco Co-Owner Responds To Allegations Made By Employees Over Working Conditions

Some Vinyl Taco workers say the restaurant is not keeping them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FARGO, N.D.- Four to six staff members say they will not be returning to work if Vinyl Taco does not meet their requests. The restaurant co-owner Lance Thorson says he was surprised by this, saying management has been doing what it can to keep staff members safe. “We’ve communicated with our employees about the guidelines and protocols that we’re putting…

Minnesota Businesses React To Cold Weather Fishing Opener Along With New Restrictions

The orders include limiting travel, not going in large groups and maintaining social distancing.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — In Detroit Lakes, shop owners say it’s not the usual bustling Saturday opener they normally see walking in. “I think the main rush will happen at the start of the week now once the weather warms up, it’s supposed to get better out than people will really come out in force when it’s actually enjoyable to…

Fargo Public Schools & Y94 get kids stuck inside moving

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Public Schools is encouraging students to stay active with a morning dance to get their bodies moving. Students from Ben Franklin, Carl Ben Eielson, and Discovery Middle Schools are dancing their mornings away. At 10:00 a.m. Friday, the dance party took place in each student’s homes as three songs played by local radio station Y94. Discovery…

West Acres Rolls Out New Rules At Re-Opening, Not All Shops Open

Some of the stores still closed include Victoria's Secret, JC Penney and Macy's. Best Buy is open by appointment and curbside pickup only.

FARGO, N.D. — The doors may be open at West Acres Mall in Fargo but you may notice some changes on your next trip. The food court space is limited to just one section, the furniture is gone and new signage is posted everywhere. “We need people to come in here and work with us on this. We are requesting…