Community

Residents Meet with Local Nonprofits at Neighborhood Service Fair

Over 20 nonprofits, including Prairie St. John's and Project Linus, were in attendance

FARGO, N.D. — Representatives from more than 20 local nonprofits spoke with metro residents about how they can revitalize their neighborhoods. The annual Neighborhood Service Fair allows neighbors to connect with community leaders to come up with ways to get involved. Project Linus, Charism, Youth Works, and the Fargo Moorhead Youth Choir were some of the non–profits involved. Organizers say the…

CCEC Employees Plant Twenty Trees to Celebrate Arbor Day

Ten apple trees, five plum, and five apricot trees were planted near the Fargo headquarters

FARGO, N.D. — Employees from the Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) celebrate Arbor Day by planting some new trees outside their headquarters. The employees planted ten apple trees, five plum trees, and five apricot trees alongside 32nd Avenue South. This marks the second year that CCEC has planted trees. Staff members say they love getting the chance to go outside and…

LIVE: Au-Some Evening 2018

An awesome event with activists for autism awareness.

It’s a growing medical diagnosis in American kids, and it might be one of the most poorly understood. Autism spectrum conditions affect many families in North Dakota, and until less than a decade ago, there were no organizations here dedicated to supporting them. That’s why Darcy Kasprowicz and her family started the North Dakota Autism Center, right around the time…

Community Reacts After Hunter C&I Bar Destroyed by Fire

The bar served as a popular meeting place for many groups across Hunter

HUNTER, N.D. — The Hunter C&I Bar was a popular meeting place for people in Hunter. But everything changed Thursday morning. “A neighbor across the alley who heard some popping and banging and oh man, 2:30 in the morning I think, and he went out to investigate, and thank goodness he did,” said Randy Moen, the Insurance Agent for the Hunter…

Moorhead High School Celebrates Students With International Day

More than 75 students at the school are from different countries

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead High School took its students on a trip around the world with its International Day. English language learners and foreign exchange students put on the event for the entire school. More than than 75 students filled the Moorhead High School gymnasium this afternoon, each one of them with their own story about why they immigrated to the U.S….

Come Out to Bowl, Buy and Bite to Honor Our Heroes

All the proceeds from this Saturday's sale will go towards the next Honor Flight

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Calling all garage sale lovers! This is your opportunity to pick up some items at a low cost while also supporting our veterans. All the proceeds from this Saturday’s sale will go towards the next Honor Flight. It’s a trip for veterans to visit Washington D.C. and see the memorials from the wars they have served in….

The Bison Turf is Bringing Some of its Historical Old in With Some Renovated New

After a fire destroyed the classic NDSU joint in 2016, many didn't think much would remain in its place

FARGO, N.D — After almost two years in the works, the iconic Bison Turf is ready for its re–opening in just a few weeks. People from NDSU are excited about the newly renovated spot and what is has to offer. After a fire destroyed the classic NDSU joint in 2016, many didn’t think much would remain in its place… “That…

Fargo Park District Gets City “On the Move” In New Campaign

The park district will put on a whole week of free, outdoor events in June

FARGO, N.D. — Eat well, play well and you will live well. That’s why the Fargo Park District has launched their “On the Move” initiative to help get more people active throughout the community. The park district has partnered with Family Wellness, Courts Plus and the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties to bring a week of outdoor activities for the…

Ronald McDonald House Receives $19,000 Donation from Muscatell Subaru

The donation came as part of Muscatell Subaru's "Share the Love" fundraiser

MOORHEAD, Minn. –The Ronald McDonald House of the Red River Valley receives a big donation from Muscatell Subaru in Moorhead. The $19,000 gift was raised through Subaru’s “Share the Love” event where $250 for every new vehicle sold would go towards the Ronald McDonald House or a charity of the buyer’s choice. With a new home on the way, members…

Richland 44 School District Hires Interim Superintendent

The school board in a unanimous vote approved the hiring of Dean Koppelman as Interim Superintenden for the 2018-2019 school year.

COLFAX, ND — The Richland #44 Public School District has hired former Valley City Superintendent Dean Koppleman. The school board in a unanimous vote approved the hiring of Koppelman as Interim Superintendent for the 2018-2019 school year. Koppelman will start his duties on May 1 as a substitute administrator and receive a contract for the 2018-2019 school year. He retired…