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4 Luv Of Dogs Trying To Find Forever Home For Rescues

4 Luv Of Dogs Rescue is trying to brighten the day by helping some pups their forever homes

FARGO, N.D. — For people across the state battling some cold weather blues. 4 Luv Of Dogs Rescue is trying to brighten the day by helping some pups their forever homes. The Fargo based Rescue group set up at PetSmart to give people the chance to meet one of their newest rescues 1 year old Katie. She’s just one of…

How to keep trees and shrubs healthy during winter

The secret to helping trees survive winter is adjusting a care routine to suit seasonal growing conditions.

FARGO, N.D.- With winter hitting the region, it’s important to keep plants safe in the frigid temperatures. Plant experts tell us it’s also a good idea to mulch your trees and shrubs. It insulates soil and tree roots against extreme temperatures and slows water loss from soil. Keep trees, especially those newly–planted, well–watered through the fall until the ground freezes….

Fargo Force Kicks Off Return To Scheels Arena

North Dakota drivers are not the only ones jumping back on the ice.

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota drivers are not the only ones jumping back on the ice. The Fargo Force is back at action at Scheels Arena. The team kicks off its first home game of the season against the Omaha Lancers tonight. The team is also offering new family–friendly options on the concourse with a knee hockey arena, a tic…

NDSU President Gives State of the University Address

One of the University's goal is to increase enrollment.

FARGO, N.D- NDSU President Dean Bresciani held a state of the University address about the future of the school. The NDSU Foundation received a $75 million donation by Robert and Sheila Challey. It’s the largest single donation ever given. Bresciani says the money will go towards the university’s 4 pillars: scholarship, faculty, facilities and programs. He believes these areas are…

LIVE: Kids and Fear

How to strike the right balance between fright and frolic for your child.

Halloween is supposed to be scary, but there’s one thing every parent fears this time of year: a child who’s been truly traumatized by what’s supposed to be Halloween fun. It can be anything from a movie that’s too intense for a teen, a commercial that’s too creepy for a child, a haunted house that keeps haunting even when the…

‘Preparing for the Worst, Hoping for the Best’ Grand Forks Gets Ready for Snow

A hardware store owner had to quadruple his inventory to keep up with customer demand

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The owner of this Grand Forks hardware store wasn’t too surprised at how his day started. “We sold one right — first transaction this morning was a snow blower, so that’s nice,” said Brandon Buckalew. With the first snowfall of winter trickling down, business at Hardware Hank has been anything but slow. “It’s not a browsing…

Red River Zoo prepares animals for Winter

Most of the animals at the Zoo are from cold climate environments.

FARGO, N.D – One of the animals making the transition into winter at the Red River Zoo is the wolves. Although they are colder climate species, they will be experiencing some changes. The wolves will be having some increase to their diet that meets their nutritional needs. Dry areas will be added throughout the exhibit as well so that they…

Clothesline Project Spreads Sexual Violence Awareness

The event has been at UND for more than 15 years

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Survivors of sexual abuse and violence are using t–shirts to share their experiences. 200 t–shirts, decorated by survivors or in honor of someone who has experienced sexual violence, are hung up on a clothesline. Each shirt color represents a different incident or type of violence. The event is followed by the Take Back the Night Rally,…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Merlin

Merlin can put a little bit of magic in your life.

Merlin’s got this amazing magic trick up his furry sleeve: he’ll make you want to snuggle him even when he’s trying to convince you to play with him instead. The lively two-year-old came in to Homeward Animal Shelter from a local pound, and unfortunately, he’s got a lot of company there. The shelter has a surplus of cats that need…

LIVE: October Fright Nights

A revival of some of the creepiest classics of film history, all month long on the big screen.

If you’re a fan of Halloween — or of “Halloween,” the iconic 70s slasher film starring Jamie Lee Curtis in her first starring role — you know what a great scary movie can do for your overall Halloween holiday experience. This month, you can not only revisit the classics — you can see some of the greatest scary movies of…