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Suicidal Man Taken Into Custody

There was an officer involved shooting in Sabin Saturday night after deputies responded to a suicidal male with a knife

February 11, 2018

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SABIN, Minn. — There was an officer involved shooting in Sabin Saturday night after deputies responded to a suicidal male with a knife. We have the details released so far and what the community is saying about the man. The officer involved shooting leaves neighbors with questions but many say they aren’t surprised by the male’s actions. In this case,…

Fundraiser Helping Former NDSU Engineering Student Battling Cancer

Tyler Robertson is living with Glioblastoma, a treatable but not curable, type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord

February 11, 2018

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FARGO, ND — NDSU is hosting its annual ‘Battle of the Cents–es’ fundraising competition, but this year, it will benefit a former student battling cancer. Tyler Robertson is living with Glioblastoma, a treatable but not curable, type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. The funds will be going towards his medical bills for treatment. The…

How Four Minutes in a CPR Class Can Save a Life

every 90 seconds, someone has a heart attack

February 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Every 90 seconds, a person goes into cardiac arrest. On November 27, 2015, Patrick Schultz was one of those people. “I was exercising at the YMCA with my wife and we came home and I was tired and sat on the couch and called out to her. Thankfully she came down, I passed out and she had…

Olivet Lutheran Church Raises Money For School in Haiti

funds will go towards $10,000 roof construction

February 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Olivet Lutheran Church held an all-day fundraiser to help complete the construction of a school in Haiti. It included everything from Valentine’s Day cookie decorating to a silent auction and Haitian dinner. The money will go towards a $10,000 roof for a welding school in Haiti. Volunteers from the church have already helped to build a wall…

NDSU Saddles Up for 92nd International Livestock Show

the show began in 1922 at the university

February 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — NDSU’s Saddle and Sirloin Club is starting their 92nd Little International Livestock Show. The animals inside NDSU’s Shepperd Arena are getting ready for one of the most important days of their lives. Tomorrow will be their chance to shine at the 92nd annual Little International Show, put on by NDSU’s Saddle and Sirloin Club. “It began back…

Park Christian School Packs 500,000 Meals for Feed My Starving Children

this is the third year the school has volunteered to help the organization

February 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Park Christian School teamed up with Feed My Starving Children to pack meals for families in need. The school has been fundraising for the past couple of months and ended up giving the organization $1,300. Today they headed over with all the students from fifth through 12th grade to volunteer and pack meals. The goal is to…

Sheyenne High School Senior Receives National Recognition

Ashlen Wright was one of two recipients from North Dakota to receive the Prudential Spirit of Community Award

February 9, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A senior at Sheyenne High School has made her mark in raising awareness for suicide prevention and mental health issues. After the death of her close friend Justin Olien, Ashlen Wright took action to help others battling depression and other mental illnesses. Wright got involved as the Student Representative for Imagine Thriving, and also organized events…

Boppa’s Bagels Celebrates Bagel Day with Discounted Prices

The bagel store in Fargo offered discounted prices on bagels throughout the day

February 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Well today is Bagel Day, and Boppa’s Bagels in Fargo celebrated in style. Throughout the day, Boppa’s offered discounted prices on their handmade bagels to help spread the cheer. Boppa’s owner Frank Darko loves the feeling of hand–crafting bagels on a daily basis. Even though he has owned Boppa’s for nearly two years, Darko believes that Bagel Day…

Creative Plains Foundation Reaps Benefits from Giving Hearts Day

Upstart organization to use funds to help students in Fargo attend after school art program

February 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One upstart organization hopes Giving Hearts Day helps them fuel the future of art in the Metro. The Creative Plains Foundation looks to use its donations to fund its new After School Arts program. The organization plans to fund ten scholarships for children to attend their program for ten weeks. With an optimistic outlook on encouraging interest…

Gerber Baby with Down Syndrome is Inspiring Families in the Valley

It puts kids with Down syndrome in front of everybody and allows a conversation to happen

February 8, 2018

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FARGO, ND — A one–year–old is the first child with Down syndrome to be chosen as the Gerber baby. This adorable baby is giving inspiration to the world and to families right here in the valley. “Oh my gosh, look at this this is so cool, we are seriously breaking barriers and we are doing wonderful things,” said Tahnee…