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Minnesota’s Finest Auctioneers Square Off for State Championship

Scott Mihalic took home this year's state title

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Some of Minnesota’s finest auctioneers put their unique vocal talents to the test at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead. The 31st Annual Minnesota State Championship Auctioneer Contest pinned the best of the best in the state against each other to see who could take home the title. Some auctioneers say winning the title takes a lot of…

NDSU Students Let Business Ideas Flow to Kick Off Innovation Challenge

Students had a chance to share their ideas in front of business leaders

FARGO, N.D. — When Ellen Koshney began her time at NDSU, she didn’t realize that one day, she’d be sharing her business ideas among her peers. “As a freshman, I never expected to ever take part in the Innovation Challenge. It was only a couple of weeks ago that I came up with an idea with my friend and we kind…

Fargo Police Dept. Taking Part in Force’s Annual “Hometown Heroes Night”

The department looks to purchase new medical tactical kits for squad cars

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Department is looking for your support at this weekend’s Fargo Force game and the annual “Hometown Heroes Night”. The Force will take on the Sioux Falls Stampede at 7:05 p.m Saturday at Scheels Arena. For every ticket purchased online with the promo code “FPD”, the Force will donate $5 to the Fargo Police Department. They…

Fargo Police Issue Warning About Felony Lane Gang

They break into unattended vehicles in parking lots and take purses for the cash, credit cards, checkbooks and ID's inside.

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are issuing a warning about the Felony Lane Gang. They break into unattended vehicles in parking lots and take purses for the cash, credit cards, checkbooks and ID’s inside. Last January, Fargo had at least 12 cases linked to the nationwide theft ring. The suspects targeted fitness centers, daycares, movie theaters, sporting events, cemeteries, and…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mitzy

You could call her the Betty White of dogs.

Nonagenarian Betty White turns 97 Thursday, and in dog years, that’s just one year off the age of little Miss Mitzy here. While some dog experts dispute the accuracy of saying each year in dog years is equivalent to 7 human ones, there’s no denying that at 14, Mitzy’s not exactly playing the ingenue these days. But you’d never know…

MSUM Celebrates MLK Jr.’s 90th Birthday

they held a party to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM is celebrating what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.’s 9oth birthday with none other than a party. Instead of birthday cake, this one is celebrating with songs from a local Haitian musician. NDSU students were also there to share Civil Rights era reflections and readings. MSUM’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion puts on the event every…

Red Cross of the Dakotas Deploys Three to California for Wildfire Recovery

two are from north dakota and one is from south dakota

FARGO, N.D. — It’s been a few months since the California wildfires have been extinguished. The cleanup and recovery means there’s still a long road ahead for those affected. A few people from the Dakotas are doing their part to assist those without a home. When Sandra Heggeness was 11-years-old, it was the Red Cross who came to her and her…

Local Restaurants Raise Money to Benefit Kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital

Eight restaurants are participating in the 8th Annual Cares for Kids Dine to Donate event

FARGO, N.D. – Restaurants in the area are raising money to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Sanford Children’s Hospital. You can do your part by eating at any of the eight local restaurants participating in the 8th Annual Cares for Kids Dine to Donate event. “If there is ever a day to go out to eat, I’d say today is the…

West Fargo Releases Location Of New Middle School

The West Fargo School District released the location on it's Facebook page.

WEST FARGO, ND — A new middle school will be built on the south side of the district, within the city limits of Horace, at Sheyenne St and 76th Ave S. The middle school will be built to initially accommodate 900 students. The campus site is large enough that it could be expanded upon, if needed in the future, to…

The Good Feet Store Opens in Fargo

It's open from 10 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday

FARGO, N.D. — The Good Feet Store is now open for business in Fargo in a strip mall along 13th Avenue and 43rd Street South. The store is a franchise which sells custom-fitted arch supports. Employees say educating people about foot health can truly make a difference for the alignment of their body. The store has already had plenty of people…