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Fifth Graders Embark on a “Bike to Books” Journey

The field trip is meant to prepare them for the next phase of their lives: middle school

FARGO, N.D. — They say knowledge is power, and these fifth graders are brushing up on theirs with both books and bikes. “It’s super fun because, like, you get to check out books and you get to bike, and I love to bike,” said 5th grader Bella Tesch. The idea of combining the two came to one Centennial Elementary School…

Sanford Hosts Pink Palooza for Breast Cancer Month

All proceeds from the night will go to the Edith Sanford Breast Center

MOORHEAD, Minn. People get their pink on at Sanford’s Pink Palooza, which raises awareness for breast cancer. The event has live music, a food truck and even an inflatable bounce house for the young ones. People also could bid on items in a silent auction for items like a signed Carson Wentz Jersey. For some doctors who see cancer patients…

Salvation Army Preps for Coats Distribution

Volunteers will be handing out winter gear Friday and Saturday to those in need

FARGO, N.D. — Winter is just around the corner, which means it’s time to bring out your coats, gloves and scarves. The Salvation Army, with the help of dozens of volunteers, is giving away more than 1,100 pounds of winter apparel to people in need. The coats were collected at various locations and washed at Sanford. Volunteers will be giving…

#RunToRaise hosts its 8th annual event for Breast Cancer

Any member of the club can hop on the pink treadmill and add miles to the cause.

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month and Family Wellness hosted their 8th annual #RunToRaise event to honor those who have been affected by Breast Cancer. For every mile that someone runs on the designated pinked out treadmill, Family Wellness donates 5 dollars to the Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation. Those going through breast cancer treatment and survivors of breast cancer are…

FM Crossroads Hosts Culture In Motion Powwow

The event will be held October 5-6 at the Scheels Arena

It’s a chance to experience different cultures right here in the Fargo-Moorhead metro. FM Crossroads is a nonprofit that is preparing to host its fourth annual powwow this Saturday and Sunday at Scheels Arena. The festival features art shows, activities for children, as well as youth football drills led by former Bison greats and world class singers and dancers. “It’s…

LIVE: Creepies & Co.

Creeping it real on the Morning Show.

What better way to wake up on a beautiful October morning than with several thousand bugs staring hungrily back at you? Halloween or not, for Kari Sunderland, that’s exactly how every morning can go at her Davenport, ND-based business, Creepies & Co. Sunderland started her bug-farming when a chicken of hers needed better nutrition. Live prey is great for a lot…

Community Celebrates National Child Health Day

Nearly 300 community members gathered at Family Voices of North Dakota's "Luncheon for Littles" event

FARGO, N.D. — Twenty six years ago, Tammy DeSautel brought home her own bundle of joy. Right away, she knew she’d be facing a different set of challenges than most mothers do. Her daughter was born with Cerebral Palsy. “26 years ago, we didn’t have the internet and we didn’t have the social media that we have now. And I…

NDSU Raises Sexual Assault Awareness At Take Back The Night

They're hoping that having survivors be able to speak and share their messages will help open people's minds about the level that it affects everyone.

  FARGO N.D. — Students clambered into the Great Room at NDSU’s Memorial Union to talk about a topic they say isn’t discussed enough. “A lot of sexual violence happens to college age students, so it’s very relevant to our age group; it’s just a way for people to protest against sexual violence and to set the stage for survivors…

Organizations Help People With Disabilities With Housing Rights

They are trying to inform them of their rights under The Fair Housing Act.

FARGO, N.D. – An event is trying to help people with disabilities know their rights. In North Dakota, one of the biggest problems is discrimination against people with disabilities We’re here at the Fargo Public library where two organizations are trying to advise people with disabilities to know their rights under the fair housing act. That’s when organizations like the…

Life 97.9 Receives Donations To Help Babies In Need

The station received 10,000 diapers and wipes to help a shelter in need of basic necessities for babies.

FARGO, N.D. –  After reading an article in the newspaper about the need of donations for premature babies in “Churches United for the Homeless”, Life 97.9 wanted to do something to help. The radio station partnered with the organization and reached out to listeners through the show and social media. They set a booth in 16 areas in North Dakota…