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Last Minute Christmas Shopping at West Acres

Families and friends were up and down the aisles of stores at West Acres Mall and many shoppers got their gifts wrapped at the station in the food court

December 24, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It’s the day before Christmas but that hasn’t stopped shoppers from running to the mall to pick up some last minute gifts. Families and friends were up and down the aisles of stores at West Acres Mall and many shoppers got their gifts wrapped at the station in the food court. The staff says they saw fewer…

The Magic of Christmas Lights has Given This Couple a New Future

Ally has always loved Christmas. The lights, the spirit, the magic and just one year ago she fell in love with the light show on parkway lane

December 24, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — The holidays are a magical time of year for a lot of us, but for one local couple, the holidays are now the start of a lifetime of magic together. It started off with a single light that sparked an idea. “She absolutely loves Christmas lights,” said Jennifer Ebens, one of the owners of the light…

Valley City High School Students Create Ornaments for National Christmas Tree

The ornaments that are currently being displayed on the North Dakota tree in President's Park

December 23, 2017

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VALLEY CITY, ND — 12 student artists from Valley City High School are having their art displayed on the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting display in Washington D.C. The students handcrafted ornaments that are currently being displayed on the North Dakota tree in President’s Park. The students painted pictures inside of the ornaments, giving visitors an inside look into…

WARNING: Increase in Garage Burglaries and Break-Ins in Fargo

The thieves have been stealing personal belongings, wallets and valuables from vehicles parked inside

December 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department is issuing a warning after several garage break–ins in the area. Authorities say they have responded to an increased number of burglaries of garages, most of which have been for apartment complexes in the Fargo area. Fargo Police’s Crime Free Housing Coordinator is working with local property management companies to educate them on…

OSHA Investigating After Worker Suffers Injury at Integrity Windows

OSHA says Gouniks suffered burns to his arms, neck, elbow and upper body

December 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A worker at the Integrity Windows manufacturing plant in Fargo was hurt on the job. OSHA officials say George Gouniks, an electrician with Master Electric, was burned by an arc flash while he was installing and testing breakers at the plant. The accident happened on December 17. OSHA says Gouniks suffered burns to his arms, neck,…

NDSU is Giving Students a Place to Call Home this Holiday Season

When you live thousands of miles away from your college campus, it's not always possible to get home for breaks

December 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — When you live thousands of miles away from your college campus, it’s not always possible to get home for breaks. NDSU is giving kids a place to call home this holiday season. On the outside, NDSU seems quiet, but on the inside, some students are staying on campus this winter break. “They can stay where they’ve become…

Anonymous Donor Makes a Christmas Miracle for the Great Plains Food Bank

The agency has been busy making deliveries of backpacks to schools for children who have been on the waiting list

December 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Great Plains Food Bank is loading up a truck full of supplies for hungry kids in the area, thanks to a generous donor. An anonymous donor asked Great Plains what needed to be done to help children this holiday season. The food bank said they needed a truck for supplies and the donor bought a new truck…

UND Aviation Students Recruited by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The program is open to sophomores and juniors at UND

December 22, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is turning to UND for help with their pilot shortage. Under the Pathways Program, the government agency is offering part-time jobs to underclassmen, hoping to entice them into full time work for the agency when they graduate. Students will be able to earn $14 an hour and work as…

Fargo Park District Opens Warming Houses

Regular warming house hours are four to eight p-m on weekdays and noon to eight on weekends

December 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A way for you to warm up now that the truly cold weather is coming soon. The Fargo Park District opened its first warming houses today. They’re open at hockey rinks at Elmwood, Maplewood and Rendezvous Parks, as well as pleasure rinks at Tintes and Rivers Bend Parks. Regular warming house hours are 4-8 p.m. on weekdays…

Scheels Donates $500,000 to The New Life Center

The New Life Center will be renovating their space while also making new additions to the property

December 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The New Life Center has been awarded a half a million dollar grant from the Scheels Foundation after completing their challenge of raising the same amount by December 16th! The money is going towards their Capital Campaign called Mission 2.0. The New Life Center will be renovating their space while also making new additions to the property….