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Snow Reports from March 25th Winter Storm

East Grand Forks reportedly received 12 inches of snow

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT…SUMMARY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN ND/GRAND FORKS ND 942 PM CDT SUN MAR 25 2018 ..TIME… …EVENT… …CITY LOCATION… …LAT.LON… ..DATE… ….MAG…. ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. …SOURCE…. ..REMARKS.. 0100 PM HEAVY SNOW GRAND FORKS 47.92N 97.07W 03/25/2018 M2.0 INCH GRAND FORKS ND OFFICIAL NWS OBS STORM TOTAL THROUGH 1 PM. 0100 PM HEAVY SNOW GRAND FORKS 47.92N 97.07W 03/25/2018…

Congregational United Church of Christ Receives ‘Overwhelming’ Turnout for Homelessness in Becker County

Rep. Collin Peterson and Senator Tina Smith were also there

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Liz Kuppola grew up in a large family that didn’t have a lot of money. “What I learned from that is that people who struggle have the same potential as anyone else just not always the same opportunity,” Kuppola said. It inspired her so much that she’s been working with people who experience homelessness for about 25 years…

Easter Comes Early for Hundreds of Kids at Fercho Family YMCA

The annual Easter Eggstravaganza encourages exercise, easter spirit among local youths

FARGO, N.D. — Celebrating Easter in a fun manner was one of the goals for  the Fercho Family YMCA at the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. With many activities scattered around the gym, kids follow an Easter Egg trail to complete a series of physical activities. “They’re going to be doing things on the obstacle course, jumping around on the bouncy house, you…

Kids Jump Around during West Fargo’s Annual Bouncin’ Bash

The event features more than 20 inflatable obstacle courses and bouncy games

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Even with the winter weather, kids are finding ways to get out and be active. The West Fargo Park District is allowing kids to bounce around inflatable obstacle courses as part of its annual Bouncin’ Bash. For just $8, children over the age of six could bounce around on more than twenty inflatable obstacle courses and games….

Third Graders Bake Treats for Dogs and Cats to Support Animal Shelter

Centennial Elementary students donated $167 and a bag of treats to Homeward Animal Shelter

FARGO, N.D. — Third graders at Centennial Elementary are doing their part to help animals in need of a new home. Kimberly Sandvig’s enrichment class baked dog and cat treats after reading the novel The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. The students sold the treats to family and friends, and donated just over 160 dollars to Homeward Animal Shelter in…

Fargo Schools Hire Superintendent

Mr. Rupak Gandhi is currently the Assistant Superintendent for Harrison District Two in Colorado Springs, CO.

Rupak Gandhi  FARGO, ND — Fargo Board of Education voted unanimously to offer the position of superintendent to Mr. Rupak Gandhi. Gandhi has accepted the position pending the negotiation of a written contract. Rupak Gandhi is currently the Research, Data and Accountability Officer (Assistant Superintendent) for Harrison School District Two in Colorado Springs, CO. Gandhi graduated from Texas A&M University…

LIVE: Tater Tot And Patton

From the wilds of Los Angeles to the ranchlands of South Dakota -- and now, to the streets of Fargo.

It’s a movie that’s making for some significant buzz among fans of independent film and it’s coming to the Fargo film fest for audiences right here in the region. By the producer of “Napoleon Dynamite” and starring “La-La Land” actress Jessica Rothe and Bates Wilder (Joy, Detroit) as her uncle, the film examines the life of a wayward millenial booted…

Downtown Fargo Eateries Do Away with Plastic Straws and Plastic Bags

Blackbird Woodfire and Nichole's Fine Pastry say the changes are their way of helping environment

FARGO, N.D. — In the United States, Americans throw away over 500 million plastic straws every year, enough to circle the Earth twice. For Blackbird Woodfire in downtown Fargo, the decision to eliminate plastic straws was simple. “We talked about it for a while as a group, and we were looking at ways to cut down on our plastic use. In…

Moorhead Ice Show Celebrating 40 Years with Special Guest

Skaters are throwing on their costumes, getting into character and showing off what they do best

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Ice Show is celebrating 40 years performing on the ice but this year, they are performing a new theme, “One More Chapter.” This annual performance gives kids a chance to let loose and explore their favorite moves on the ice. “All that you’ve worked for you just get to go and do it and have…

Come out to the PRCA Rodeo at the Fargodome!

The livestock have officially arrived!

FARGO, N.D. — The livestock have officially arrived at the Fargodome for this year’s annual P–R–C–A rodeo. Over 200 top professional contestants from across the country are competing. Organizers say whether you are a young child or an adult that’s been going for years, it is a fun filled weekend that brings a true, traditional rodeo to town. You can…