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Government Shutdown Puts Strain on Local Craft Brewers

It's especially hurting breweries who typically transport a majority of their new, craft beer over state lines

January 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — With no sign of the government shutdown ending soon, it has craft brewers feeling the repercussions. Creating new beer flavors and staying innovative is what craft brewers call the bread and butter of their businesses. “The number is constantly growing. We come out with a new beer at least one or two weeks,” said Jesse Feigum, Drekker Brewing…

Moorhead Businesswoman Offers Help to Local Employees Affected By Gov. Shutdown

Grace Cummings Pas of Grace Electric decided she needed to help while watching a couple explain their hardship on the news

January 10, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead business owner is doing her part to help those who aren’t getting paid during the government shutdown. After seeing a couple on the news who said they weren’t going to bring home a paycheck for awhile as a result of the shutdown, Grace Cummings Pas of Grace Electric decided she had to do something. She posted…

Fargo Schools Receives Money For Nearly 500 Cartons of Milk

FPS Development Foundation recently received support from City of Fargo and MinnKota

January 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Two groups are helping the Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation provide milk for elementary students as a mid–morning snack. MinnKota Recycling and the City of Fargo presented a check for more than $160 to the foundation’s “Got No Milk” campaign. The money will provide the equivalent of 476 cartons of milk. The foundation is seeking donations to make…

Five People In Custody After Pursuit In Fargo

The Metro Street Crimes Unit spotted a stolen car and were awaiting back up from police when a second car, driven by the owner of the stolen car, pulled into the lot.

January 10, 2019

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FARGO (KFGO) – Five people ended up in the Cass County Jail after a man was struck in the parking lot of a south Fargo hotel. The Metro Street Crimes Unit spotted a stolen car and were awaiting back up from police when a second car, driven by the owner of the stolen car, pulled into the lot. Police say…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Persia and Fifi

A tale of two kitties.

January 10, 2019

Emily Welker,

These two little kittens had a start to life you could call pawsitively Dickensian. Sisters Persia and Fifi were rescued from an infanthood spent homeless on the streets of our region at just 8 weeks old, just as the weather was turning from chilly to life-threatening for animals left outdoors. Homeward Animal Shelter workers took them into the rescue, and…

Chimney Safety Tips To Make Sure Your Home Doesn’t Go Up In Smoke

They say it should be cleaned by a professional annually

January 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Fire Department wants to remind you to clean out that chimney before you light anything up in it. Firefighters say a professional should be cleaning out your chimney and vents every year because of the build-up that forms after burning solid fuels. A fire marshal says overwhelming your fireplace with too much heat and putting things other…

Artists Speak On Human Rights Through Artwork at Plains Art Museum

The art is being showcased at the 2nd annual North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival

January 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Plains Art Museum is showcasing human rights-focused art of 35 different artists. The art is being showcased at the 2nd annual North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival. Pastor Joe of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is one of the 35 artists participating in the festival. His piece is called “Bright Sky.” “This is a painting I did last summer…

Lighting Lanterns to Remember Former Barnesville Coach, Concordia Basketball Player Killed in Crash 1 Year Ago

January 9, 2019

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BARNESVILLE, Minn. – Barnesville community members lit up the sky for 28-year-old Jaynie Halvorson Wednesday night. She was taken from them exactly a year ago, killed in a car accident. Halvorson was a basketball and volleyball coach at Barnesville High School. Those who were close with her say lighting the lanterns were not meant to reflect on their loss but instead…

Seventh Grader Wins Geographic Bee at Park Christian School

Both Minnesota and North Dakota's state geography bees will be held on March 29th

January 8, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students at Park Christian School are showing off their academic skills at a Geographic Bee. But the competition isn’t really over just yet for the winner. One by one students emptied the seats in Park Christian’s gym to find out who would take home first place in this year’s geographic bee. “We try to do a lot of…

BBB Offers Tips on Finding Your Perfect Gym Match

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota suggests you start off by setting your fitness priorities

January 8, 2019

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A new year can have many people itching to get a start on their New Year’s resolutions. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota suggests you start off by setting your priorities. “Set your goals,” Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota communications director Bess Ellenson said. “Why are you choosing to get a gym membership? Are…