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Walking in Their Shoes: United Way of Cass-Clay Hosts Poverty Simulation

Participants took on roles of people who were afflicted with poverty in their lives

September 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Several community members took part in a simulation to understand the effects of poverty firsthand. United Way of Cass–Clay divided people at Microsoft in Fargo into several groups to act out family roles in a poverty simulation. The groups went through four fifteen–minute intervals meant to illustrate what people go through if they are living on a tight…

A Leap Towards Unity: New American Consortium Starts New Peace Initiative

The Initiative for Peace and Conflict Prevention looks to bring the community together

September 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — After coming to the metro from Liberia 14 years ago, Christian Harris recognizes the importance of learning the English language for New Americans. “You have to be eloquent in the English language to get your message across, and so it’s important for everyone who comes to the country to be able to speak well so they can be…

Second Day of William Hoehn’s Murder Trial Reveals Details About Savanna Greywind’s Final Moments

Hoehn has four kids and his girlfriend Brooke Crews has seven

September 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — William Hoehn’s nine day trial for conspiracy to commit murder in the death of 22–year–old Savanna Greywind continues with opening statements and witness testimonies, revealing some gruesome, new details about the case. Greywind was eight months pregnant when she went to try on a dress for her upstairs neighbor, and Hoehn’s girlfriend, Brooke Crews. When no one heard…

Bennett Elementary Hosts Second Annual Walk-A-Thon for School’s PTA

478 kindergarten through fifth grade students ran, walked, and jogged in the event

September 19, 2018

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FARGO– Kindergarten through fifth grade students at Bennett Elementary are fundraising for their school’s Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and getting some exercise while they’re at it. 478 students ran, walked, and jogged in Bennett’s second annual Walk-A-Thon. Each student collects donations that will go toward school and classroom items. Students participated in the event during their normal gym and music class…

Opening Statements In William Hoehn Trial

William Hoehn charged with helping to kill Savanna Greywind, who was eight months pregnant when she was killed in August 2017.

September 19, 2018

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FARGO, ND – A prosecutor says a man accused in the death of a Fargo woman who bled to death when her baby was cut from her womb helped finish the crime. William Hoehn charged with helping to kill Savanna Greywind, who was eight months pregnant when she was killed in August 2017. Hoehn’s girlfriend, Brooke Crews, pleaded guilty in…

14 People Selected for Jury in 1st Day of William Hoehn’s Murder Trial

The trial will last nine days

September 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — William Hoehn, the man charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the death of 22–year–old Savanna Greywind, begins his trial. In day one of nine, a jury of 12 people and two alternates are selected for the case. That jury is made up of eight women and six men. It took all day for the defense and prosecution…

Doctors Break Out Their Dancing Shoes at “Dancing with the Doctors”

Proceeds from the first annual event will go to the Matto Foundation

September 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Several doctors from Sanford Health trade in their lab coats for dancing shoes at the first annual “Dancing with the Doctors.” The medical personnel tackled many types of dances, including salsa, hip–hop, and the foxtrot. The doctors and their partners trained for the event with choreography and coaching from the Red River Dance and Performing Company. Some say…

ND Medical Personnel to Assist with Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

Two teams of 28 people will make the trip to Raleigh on Wednesday

September 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo is 1,500 miles away from the flooding and devastation brought on by Hurricane Florence, but that distance won’t dampen the spirits of volunteers eager to make a difference by helping the victims in North Carolina. “People are losing their homes, people are losing everything they care about, everything they take for granted, and if I could do…

NDSU Gives Back to Community Through Serve With the Herd

Over 10 volunteer opportunities within the community were available to students, faculty, and alumni

September 18, 2018

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FARGO–NDSU is giving back to the Fargo community through its first Serve with the Herd service project day during Homecoming Week. Over 10 volunteer opportunities within the community were available to students, faculty, and alumni. Groups of volunteers rotated from local non-profit organizations starting at 8:30 this morning. Volunteers lent a hand by washing windows and pulling weeds at Bethany…

North Dakota Sending Medical Teams To Hurricane Relief

Each team has 28 registered nurses, paramedics and emergency medical technicians.

September 18, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota’s Health Department is sending two medical response teams to Raleigh, North Carolina, this week to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. North Carolina requested the specialized teams through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact , a mutual aid agreement among U.S. states and territories. Each team has 28 registered nurses, paramedics and emergency medical…