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Valley City State Women’s Basketball Team Rallies Around Girl with Down Syndrome

Team members and supporters walked Lily Rudnick at Gigi's PlayHouse Walk and Fest in Fargo

October 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Valley City State Vikings women’s basketball team has had plenty of success over the last few years, finishing 25-5 with a trip to the NAIA National Tournament last season. But the team’s true heart and soul doesn’t suit up on the court. Instead, Lily Rudnick, 10, pumps up the Vikings with her energy and strength. “Over the…

AARP North Dakota Holds Document Shredding Event to Prevent Fraud

Shredding documents is said to be a safe way to avoid identity theft

October 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In order to avoid being defrauded, people lined up outside West Acres to dispose of their old documents. AARP North Dakota brought out recycling bins for people to safely dispose of old bills and receipts that could fall into the wrong hands. Josh Askvig, AARP North Dakota’s State Director, says older people are frequently targeted for identity theft….

Sanford Breast Cancer Retreat Helps Survivors Support Each Other

Survivors can share stories and hear from experts

October 5, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Sanford hosted a breast cancer retreat that brings survivors together. One attendee, Sandra Dunn, is a two–time cancer survivor. Her advice is simple: stay positive. When she was first diagnosed in 2008, she says she lived her life to the fullest. “I danced a lot, I spent a lot of time with my family and friends. I…

Governor Burgum Hears Concerns from High School Students about Fargo’s Future

More kids are thinking about leaving North Dakota for college and for work

October 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, yet Cass County has the most open jobs in all of North Dakota. There are more than 11,000 students in Fargo Public Schools, but some want to leave the state to further their education and careers. “We’re much more limited here, so if we can expand…

Baker Garden & Gift Gets Festive for the Fall Season

The Fall Festival offers activities like pumpkin picking and decorating, face painting, and a scavenger hunt

October 5, 2018

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FARGO– Baker Garden & Gift is getting festive for the fall season with its first Fall Festival. This family-friendly event offers activities like pumpkin picking and decorating, face painting, and a scavenger hunt. You can try various types of apples and purchase apple trees. Eric Baker, owner of Baker Garden & Gift, said he looks forward to people participating in…

Interstate Shoes & Repair Helps Less Fortunate Keep Their Feet Safe With Boot Drive

The shoe store is teaming up with the New Life Center to bring used boots to people transitioning out of homelessness

October 5, 2018

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MOORHEAD, MN–Interstate Shoes & Repair is hosting its Boots for Charity for people transitioning out of homelessness. Interstate Shoes & Repair is teaming up with the New Life Center to bring used boots to people in need of safe and durable footwear. People who bring used boots in can receive 15% off their next shoe purchase. The shoe store is…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids Donates $4,000 to YouthWorks

The amount is the largest single donation made to YouthWorks by the Golden Drive's founder

October 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — After a successful fundraiser Saturday, Golden Drive Homeless Kids is sharing the love with its largest donation to YouthWorks. Golden Drive founder Sue Baron presented a $4,000 check to the group that helps struggling kids across North Dakota. The support from Golden Drive Homeless Kids has enabled YouthWorks to help more kids across the metro. “Sue has been…

Grantley Johnson Fundraiser

Not all heroes wear capes.

October 5, 2018

Emily Welker,

They say in adversity comes the true test of a person’s character. At six years old, over the last six or so months, Grantley Johnson is already showing more character than a lot of us do in a lifetime. That’s when, back on April 8th, Grantley’s parents brought him in to the pediatrician for a rash that just wouldn’t go…

Secret Service Agent To Receive Rough Rider Award

Hill is perhaps best known for being in the motorcade when President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas in 1963.

October 5, 2018

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – Former Secret Service agent and author Clint Hill is the 44th recipient of North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation. Hill is perhaps best known for being in the motorcade when President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas in 1963. He is the agent famously seen in movies and photos jumping on the…

Red Ball Project Rolls into Fargo, Set to Be Displayed at Various Locations

The ball will be exhibited at MSUM, Lindenwood Park, and Fargo Theatre

October 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Seventeen years ago, sculptor Kurt Perschke bounced around an idea to make city spaces more interactive. “It’s really about seeing a city, playing with what’s possible in a city, and a lot of permanent art is a very long process, and I wanted something that would focus more on audience experience,” said Perschke. Three times a year, Perschke…