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West Fargo Police Warns About Potential Dangers of Social Media Use Among Students

The forum was held to inform parents about the potential dangers social media poses and how it can get students in trouble

February 13, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Police and Cheney Middle School teamed up Wednesday for another forum. It was held to inform parents about the potential dangers social media poses and how it can get students in trouble. Speakers shared startling statistics about how social media use among students can lead to bullying and harassment online. Some parents say they…

West Fargo Public Schools See Decline in Cyberbullying Incidents

The district has hosted community forums about social media since August

February 13, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — As a dad with kids in their teens, West Fargo Police Chief Heith Janke makes sure his home is safe from cyberbullying and online predators. “My daughter may think she’s talking to a 13–year–old boy online, and there really could be a 45–year–old that’s trying to harm her, so we should always know the friends that…

Jeremiah Program Celebrates One Year Changing Single Moms’ Lives

the three-story building can house up to 20 families

February 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Jeremiah Program celebrates one year of changing lives in Fargo. The organization’s three-story building can house up to 20 single moms and their kids. Every one of the mothers comes from a different background but most were in poverty or have been in an abusive relationship. Jeremiah Program helps them to get back on their feet and…

Veterans Display Artwork at Fargo VA Creative Arts Festival

There are 50 different categories ranging from oil paintings to wood workings

February 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Veterans are showing off their art at Fargo VA’s Creative Arts Festival. More than 40 pieces are a part of the festival’s visual component and there are about 20 pieces in the writing component. There are 50 different categories ranging from oil paintings to wood workings. Any vet enrolled in care at the Fargo VA hospital can…

New American Consortium Looks for Support on Giving Hearts Day

The funds they can collect will go towards English language tutors, job placement services

February 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — With Giving Hearts Day taking place Thursday, several organizations around town are making their case to get more community support. The New American Consortium held an open house and lunch to tell people more about their goals for this year. For the last three years, they have used their contributions from Giving Hearts Day to fund English tutoring…

Fargo Public Works Dep. Works to Repair Residential Water Main Break

Public works says it typically takes between four and six hours to repair a water main break due to the frost

February 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Public Works is working to repair a water main break on the 100 block of 23rd Avenue North in Fargo. The water main break happened just after 6 this morning creating flowing water on the residential street. Public works says it typically takes between four and six hours to repair a water main break due to…

Lewis Drug Buys Pharmacy Assets From Shopko

The company said Wednesday it bought prescription files and records from Shopko pharmacies in Madison, Mitchell and Sisseton, South Dakota; Luverne and St. James, Minnesota and Ida Grove, Iowa.

February 13, 2019

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D – Lewis Drug says it has purchased pharmacy assets from Shopko Stores in six communities in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. The company said Wednesday it bought prescription files and records from Shopko pharmacies in Madison, Mitchell and Sisseton, South Dakota; Luverne and St. James, Minnesota and Ida Grove, Iowa. Lewis Drug currently operates in four of…

F-M Ambulance Honors Man for Quick Thinking Saving Moorhead Man With CPR

Riley Rude saved John Collins' life in Moorhead after he had a heart attack

February 12, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Only seven to 10 percent of people survive getting a heart attack. But F-M Ambulance EMT’s say it’s people like Riley Rude who can change that statistic and it’s why they honored him with an award. Three months ago, Rude noticed John Collins had collapsed outside his Moorhead home. He performed CPR on Collins until emergency responders arrived,…

Dakotas Region Red Cross Rolls Out New Emergency Response Vehicle

The vehicle can hold up to four volunteers when heading to an emergency

February 12, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Dakotas Region of the American Red Cross is freshening up its approach to emergencies by introducing a brand new emergency response vehicle. Last year, Red Cross volunteers traveled thousands of miles in emergency response vehicles to assist in more than 400 emergencies across the country. However, Red Cross leaders say their lineup of emergency response vehicles was…

Fargo’s Essentia Health Faces Heat Problems After Glycol Leak

The hospital is using auxiliary heat sources while working to get the heat back up and running for its patients

February 12, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo’s Essentia Health is facing heating problems after a glycol pipe leak in the hospital’s boiler room. Fargo Fire Department responded to the call around 8:15 this morning. The hospital is working to repair the leak. No patients were evacuated and no one injured. Fargo Fire said the pipe burst created steam which caused the fire alarms…