Robin is a cat who comes to Homeward Animal Shelter after being rescued from the local pound, and she’s the perfect example of why it’s so great to have the help of rescue workers when you’re choosing a new pet to bring home. Her profile says she’s sweet, well-mannered, cuddly and playful. She doesn’t care for other cats. However, instead…
FARGO, N.D. — Of the four jobs Emily Brooks has, only one is what she calls her greatest achievement. “No matter what, Oh, God I can’t even say it. No matter what I do with my life, the most important thing I will ever do is raise my children,” Brooks said. Not long ago, Brooks’ mother earned North Dakota Mother of…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — After a teacher in her district pleaded guilty to having inappropriate relationships with students, Beth Slette decided it was time to teach the parents about the dangers kids face on their phones. “We have these students for six–and–half hours a day. I need to ensure that the children are safe in our schools, and I need to…
FARGO, N.D. — Two important figures involved with public health in the metro celebrate their retirements. Director of Public Health Ruth Roman and health officer Dr. John Baird were honored for the work they did in their careers. Baird worked for Fargo Cass Public Health since 2002. Roman, who became director in 2008, also received a plaque commemorating her nearly three…
FARGO, N.D. — Whether someone is a freshman or a senior in college, it’s never too late for them to get involved in campus organizations. NDSU held their annual involvement fair to showcase 150 student organizations. Everyone from Greek life to agriculture clubs, foreign language clubs and student government was there. Organizers say the more students get out and just talk…
FARGO, N.D. — Kids got a chance to burn off their leftover summertime fuel at a new event supporting United Way of Cass- Clay. Staff members at First International Bank and Trust decided to get creative with their annual community event at Rheault Park. “We wanted to come up with an event that the community could partake with us and that’s…
FARGO– The City of Fargo Special Assessment Task Force is starting the conversation on something that affects all property owners, special assessments. “The main concern I expressed today was the fact that we’re using old century code, 1800 century code, to define our policies in the 21st century,” Fargo resident and Task Force member Curtis Goroski said. While the task force…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Schools sets another enrollment record. 11,081 students are registered for the 2018–2019 school year. That figure includes a record–breaking 1,013 kindergartners registered for the year. It is the first time in history that West Fargo has had an enrollment of more than 11,000 students. The first day of classes was today for first…
FARGO, N.D. — The mental health of a child may play a more important role when it comes to substance abuse than some may have realized. LevelUp Fargo had all middle school and high school students in Fargo take a survey last year showing them what they can do next to combat addiction in the community. The survey shows fighting drug…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota is one of the only states in the country to have permanent take back drug locations. Every once in awhile though some places around the community will have a temporary location, including Fargo Cass Public Health. This is the third take back they’ve hosted this summer, already collecting 120 pounds of over the counter and prescription…
