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Students bring organization ‘PERIOD’ to North Dakota

The nonprofit organization fights for menstrual equity

FARGO, N.D. — A student group at NDSU is pushing to make menstrual care products more accessible to those who need them. According to PERIOD, a nonprofit fighting for menstrual equity, 1 in 5 teens have struggled to afford period products or are unable to buy them. Allison Schwark and Taylor Spreeman brought a local chapter of PERIOD to NDSU…

Longfellow Elementary Students Honor Veterans with Handmade Cards

Longfellow Elementary has been delivering cards to veterans for nearly ten years.

FARGO, N.D.–First graders at Longfellow Elementary spent the day learning about veterans. The students discussed what it means to be a veteran and made Veterans Day cards. Tomorrow, the students will walk about one mile to the VA Hospital, and deliver the cards and miniature American flags to the veterans. “I think they enjoy learning all this interesting information. They…

West Fargo School District Investigating Threat

A group of students reported to administrators that they heard a student making threats and talking about a school shooting

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo school officials are investigating threats a Cheney Middle School student allegedly made about a school shooting. A group of students at Cheney spoke to the school’s administration toward the end of the school day Wednesday about threats they were hearing from the student. In a statement, the district says the child’s parents were contacted…

LIVE: Haunted Costume Bash

Sure hope you haven't packed away your Halloween costume already.

It’s haunted by history, and some say by ghosts. And this weekend, it’s your chance to check it out in high style and for a great cause. Bonanzaville is hosting a Haunted Costume Bash Saturday, complete with live entertainment and cash prizes for best costume, all at the historic site in West Fargo. Best of all, they’ve changed their policy…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Virginia

She's an international star. So why can't this sweet girl find someone to love?

With a face like that, it’s no wonder she wound up an international sensation. Virginia is a beautiful, odd-eyed white and tan pit bull who found superstardom after being featured as one of the “one-der” dogs of the Fargo Brewing Company’s beer can campaign. The collaboration between the local brewer and local rescue 4 Luv of Dog is being shared…

Moorhead Voters Elect Two New Members to City Council

Seljevold and Lindaas will finish Paulsen and Gehrtz's terms for the year.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead voters have elected two new members to the city council. Larry Seljevold was elected in the 3rd Ward and Steve Lindaas was elected in the 4th Ward. Seljevold beat out four other candidates to replace Joel Paulsen who was hired as director of the FM Diversion Authority. Lindaas beat out six candidates to replace Steve Gehrtz who left…

Moorhead School District Voters Approve Bond Referendum

The bond passed with 75.6 percent voter approval.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead Area Public School residents approved the $110 million bond referendum. In unofficial results, the bond passed with 75.6 percent voter approval. The results will be official once the school board canvasses the precincts on November 12. The bond referendum will help with rebuilding the Moorhead High School and developing a career academy at the former Sam’s Club location….

United Way Women United gathers the community to help local kids

The organization is raising money to improve the lives of impoverished children.

FARGO, N.D.- The annual event for the Women United group had a silent auction with over 140 items donated by local businesses. The event brought over 800 people together to ensure local kids get the best start in school and in life. All the money raised will go towards the work that United Way is doing to support children and…

NDSCS Eligible for $1 Million Aspen Prize

The finalist will be named in spring 2021.

FARGO, N.D.–North Dakota State College of Science has been selected as one of 150 community colleges eligible for the $1 million 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program narrowed the selection down from nearly 1,000 public two-year colleges nationwide. The selections are made based on improving student outcomes including learning and completion rates, employment…

Cindy Williams Featured at Lecture Series in Fargo

Award winning actress and author Cindy Williams made an appearance in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. – You probably know her best for her role as Shirley Feeney on the comedy series Laverne and Shirley. Williams spoke to a sold out crowd at the Holiday Inn as a guest of the Fargo Town Hall Lecture series. Her lecture covered the importance of comedy in life, and she shared many comedic stories of her journey…