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Inspired by Miss Minnesota Contestant with Down Syndrome

Mikayla Holmgren made history in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant

FARGO, ND — Mikayla Holmgren made history as the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant. One West Fargo family not only has a connection to the pageant world, but what it’s like to have a daughter with Down syndrome. “When I saw her on stage looking so poised and so radiant and so…

Fargo Public Arts Master Plan Will Bring More Art & Entertainment

it includes many temporary venues like "porch fests"

FARGO, ND — More public art and entertainment will be coming to Fargo-Moorhead. The Fargo Arts and Culture Commission has worked on a plan to do so for about a year and are now sharing their plan with people across the community. One of the first things Arlette Preston does when going to a new city is check out the art….

Minnesota Speaker of the House Talks to MSUM, Concordia Students

Kurt Daudt says he wanted to let college students know the important role they can take in politics

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt is in town to talk with MSUM and Concordia students about why they should get involved in politics. Daudt says it’s important for him to let college students know the important role they can play in politics. He says he will help students get in touch with elected officials whether they…

West Fargo Police, Cass County Sheriff’s Office Offering Reward for Info on Stolen Guns

three guns were stolen from an off-duty deputy's car

  WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo Police and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office are offering a $1,000 reward to anyone that has information on three guns stolen in West Fargo. One of the guns was stolen from an off-duty deputy’s car. A total of three guns were stolen including a shotgun, rifle and handgun. They were taken from the Eagle…

Local Dancers Perform “The Nutcracker” Alongside the Moscow Ballet

The Moscow Ballet Performs "The Nutcracker" With Local Dance Students As Part Of Their "Dance With Us" Program

No matter what country you’re from, the tradition of “The Nutcracker” is part of the holiday season. The Moscow Ballet gave dance students all across America the opportunity to continue that tradition by being a part of their Nutcracker performance. In August, ballerinas throughout the area auditioned and those chosen have been practicing for the past couple of months. Wednesday,…

Concordia Students are Saying Thank You!

People are getting the chance to write a thank you note to anyone in that chosen group

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students and faculty at Concordia are sharing their love for the college by saying “thank you” to those around them. SALT, Students and Alumni Linked Together, have partnered up with the Concordia College Alumni to dedicate each day of the week to a different outstanding groups of Cobbers. People are getting the chance to write a thank…

2018 Expected To Be A Better Harvest Season

corn, soybean production are predicted to drop while wheat production is expected to rise

FARGO, ND — Farmers across the Midwest had a much drier season in 2017. Agricultural industry leaders at the Northern Ag Expo say farmers could have a turn of luck in the New Year. Drought conditions made work a lot harder for Midwestern farmers in 2017. “The wheat was a decent harvest but we needed more rain,” said farmer Steven Erickson….

High School Students and Teachers are Helping Those Struggling with Hunger

Now it's flourished into a fully functioning food pantry in the halls of Fargo South High School

FARGO, ND — In North Dakota online, more than 58,000 people are struggling with hunger and about 16,000 are children. Students and faculty at Fargo South High School have decided to take matters into their own hands. It started off as a Facebook post. “We need to do this and I’m like okay I was just posting stuff but let’s…

Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools, Dr. Jeff Schatz Announces Retirement

Schatz worked in K-12 education for 32 years

FARGO, N.D. — After thirty two years in K-12 education, school is out for Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schatz. But he’s not leaving without a lengthy list of accomplishments including becoming the first ever principal of Davies High School in 2009. He was also instrumental in the building’s construction and hiring for Fargo’s third high school. Looking back on his work,…

Protesters are Asking Hoeven to Vote Against GOP Tax Plan

Republicans in Congress have proposed a tax plan that many people in the metro are not happy with

FARGO, ND — Republicans in Congress have proposed a tax plan that many people in the metro are not happy with. A group of protesters brought a check to Senator Hoeven’s office saying the tax plan favors corporations and the top 1% over working people. They say the plan only benefits those who make over 40–thousand dollars a year but…