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NDSU Students Bond Over Hot Dogs, S’mores And Rockets

The group is part of the university's rocket club called "Project P," where they focus on 3D printing

FARGO, N.D.-  The students start by designing a rocket, researching the aerodynamics and then printing it out using a 3D printer. The club focuses on teaching the students about 3D printing and how to apply to it in the workforce. “It’s a very interesting technology, it’s fun to use. You can have great events where everyone can just come together…

Benefit Is Held For Woman Who Sustained Serious Injuries From Car Crash

 The F–M community came out to support the family

FARGO, N.D. Back in July, Katrina Cichon suffered significant injuries when her vehicle skewered and caused it to roll. “I’m good. Taking it day by day. I’m getting better, I’m walking now without much assistance,” says Katrina. Her daughter and dog were in the car with her at the time of the accident. Her daughter only sustained a couple of…

Scheels Hosts 6th Annual Ice Fest

The event has become a mecca for ice fishing fans.

FARGO, N.D.- The chilly weather didn’t stop anglers from stopping by “Ice Fest” at Scheels and purchasing items for their next trip. Many have come to check out tackle and rods. “We got a full showroom of pop–up ice houses, we’ve also got some more permanent models again from outlet recreation. If you’re looking to fish out something more interesting,…

LIVE: Aptitude and the Holiday Art Markets

See the beauty of the season through an artist's eyes.

If you’re looking to put an artful spin on your holiday spaces, it’s time to head to the mall. The new Holiday Art Markets are opening this weekend for the first time in the new arts-dedicated space in the West Acres Mall, Aptitude, and it’s your chance to get an inside look at the holiday season through an artist’s eyes….

LIVE: Local Ballet Students Join the Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker

The magical story comes to life with the help of some little dancers from here in the region.

All it takes is hearing a few notes to take a lot of us straight back to our childhoods. The “Nutcracker” ballet is opening this weekend in the metro, performed by the Moscow Ballet. And for a few lucky kids in the region – they’ll be part of the worldwide tour this time around. A handful of students get to…

FM Area Foundation Launches Online Caring Catalog

The campaign runs through December 31.

FARGO, N.D.–The FM Area Foundation’s online crowdfunding campaign titled The Caring Catalog launches today. The Caring Catalog supports 86 local nonprofits and community initiatives in the F-M area, and 100 percent of donations go to the organizations. The FM Area Foundation is also offering opportunities for those making donations to win prizes. On December 3 also known as Giving Tuesday,…

An Employee At Clara Barton Starts Program Helping Kids And Families In Need

The program is servicing about 20 families from Clara Barton and Hawthorne Elementary Schools.

FARGO, N.D.- A year and a half ago, Julie saw Fargo South High School had a food pantry and she wanted to bring one to Clara Barton and Hawthorne Elementaries. “We started very small about a year ago and offered it for Thanksgiving and Christmas and now we’re down here,” says Julie Hetland the Office Assistant at Clara Barton Elementary. …

Fargo Hosts an Open Meeting for the Public to Voice Their Opinions on a Proposed Growth Plan

FARGO, N.D. — The City of Fargo hosts an open meeting for the public to voice their opinions on a proposed growth plan. It would affect an area south of 36th Avenue South near Independence Elementary School. Members of surrounding neighborhoods attended the meeting to ask questions and voice their concerns from traffic new development would bring to school enrollment….

Get Into the Holiday Spirit at Drekker Brewing

  FARGO, N.D. — While it’s not quite winter yet, it looks like a winter wonderland at Drekker Brewing. The cooler weather didn’t stop people from attending the first night of Chriskindlmarkt. The event is in its third year, and is hosted for the first time at Drekker Brewing. There’s no shortage of food, vendors and live music inside through…

Maintenance Mania Back In Fargo For Second Year

The competition is all about quick and efficient problem-solving

FARGO, N.D. — The pressure is on for the 29 maintenance workers competing in this year’s local Maintenance Mania competition. “The participants are from your local apartment association management companies. So, we’ve got 40,000 units across the city that people live in, multi–development housing, and these are the maintenance guys that are in your — inside your homes and are…