Moving into a brand-new house is always something to celebrate. Moving someone who’s been chronically homeless into a brand new house — and making sure they’ve got the resources they need to turn it into a home, right down to the bed, dishes and furnishings — is worth a pretty big party. That’s what’s happening this weekend to one of…
FARGO, N.D. — More than 800 people are gathered for The Chamber’s ninth annual conference. But this is no ordinary meeting. “To see people from around the community, being involved in it and understanding where we are,” said Professionals of Color Chairman Thomas Jefferson. The event is awarding Chairman of Gate City Bank Steve Swiontek with the 2019 Legacy Leader title….
He may be only 12 weeks old, but handsome little Harrington already has his charm game down pat. The black domestic shorthair kitten came in to Homeward Animal Shelter from the local pound, and he’s hardly stopped purring since then. Harrington gets along with everybody, old friend or stranger. Homeward Animal Shelter’s Heather Klefstad accompanied him on his visit to…
WEST FARGO N.D. –The West Fargo Police Department shows off a fluffy new member of the force to people at Brewtus Brickhouse. Brewtus joins the two other K9s, Macho and ToSti. The trio got to make new friends with kids and give officers the chance to talk to the community. The department also introduced a new way for people to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Farmers of all ages were packing in at West Fargo’s Big Iron Farm Show to talk about the latest crop yields and to check out the newest technology. For one Harwood man, this isn’t his first time at the show. “Well Big Iron has been 30 years now,” Earl Mallinger Says. He’s also not new to…
MOORHEAD, MINN. — Local Vietnam Veterans are keeping the memories of 9/11 victims alive. “The VVA has sponsored this for the past 17 years. We held the first one a year after the attacks,” said retired U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Russel Stabler. Community member Theresa Nunn has been at every single ceremony. Not only honoring those who passed, but…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health says even though the leaves are beginning to fall, people shouldn’t. It’s hosting a fall prevention workshop for those 60 years or older. “Stepping On” helps participants identify why they’re falling and teaches them strength and balance exercises to prevent falls. The class brings in a physical therapist, pharmacist and vision expert to…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Severe weather including a tornado hit central Sioux Falls. National Weather Service Senior Forecaster Bob Oravec confirmed that a tornado touched down in the city, just before midnight Tuesday. The twister wrecked an Advanced Auto Parts store and caused damage to other businesses and homes, including the Avera Heart Hospital, where police were letting only doctors,…
FARGO, N.D. — Last year, the Salvation Army collected nearly 1,600 coats and 2,300 winter accessories for families in need. “When you think about kids who are walking to school or standing out on the corner, different things like that, and the extremely dangerous conditions that we face, it’s really not an inconvenience, it’s just an outright danger,” said the…
FARGO, N.D. — Dan Hurd has managed to bike for more than 14,000 miles over the span of 18 months. His mission is to help raise awareness about suicide. Hurd’s cycling journey began after he survived three suicide attempts himself. He then decided to ride his bike throughout the U.S. to encourage people to get the help they need. He’s…
