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UND Students Free After Simulation of Two-Week Mars Mission

This was the university's fourth mission in its NASA-funded Inflatable Lunar-Mars Habitat project

October 25, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Students at UND disembarked from another in a string of missions orchestrated by the university to test the latest in space technology. The students lived in a self–contained environment meant to represent living conditions astronauts could face on a mission to Mars. UND simulates what life would be like living on Mars through their Inflatable Lunar–Mars…

City of Fargo Prepping for First Snowfall of the Season

Staff at Fargo Public Works are checking the equipment and getting it prepared for the first snow of the season

October 25, 2017

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FARGO, ND — With the possibility of snow falling in the Metro, it also means a higher chance of danger on the roads. After a summer of warm days and beautiful sunshine, it is time to embrace a true North Dakota winter. “Early fall snow storms can catch anybody off guard,” said Mark Williams, who is with Fargo Public Works. Williams…

Dr. King’s Niece Leads Pro-Life Rally at Moorhead’s Planned Parenthood

They invited Dr. Alveda King to talk about her own experiences of having two abortions and the message she's trying to send now

October 25, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concerned Women for America of North Dakota and Minnesota held a “100 No More” rally in front of Moorhead’s Planned Parenthood. They invited Dr. Alveda King to talk about her own experiences of having two abortions and the message she’s trying to send now. King is an author, activist, former state representative in Georgia and is the…

F-M Stocks Up on Supplies With the First Snowfall Approaching

people say they're doing so to avoid getting in an accident

October 25, 2017

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FARGO, ND — With blizzard conditions a possibility, people are starting to plan ahead. For some people, that means stocking up at the grocery store. Some people say they’re looking forward to the winter weather that’s coming. “Yeah, I’m so excited for the winter,” Gonga Gurung said. Others describe Fargo winters another way. “Brutal, extreme. The wind is treacherous and you’re…

Ellen Hopkins Elementary Students Engage in War Over Donations to the United Way

Ellen Hopkins Elementary School Participated in United Way of Cass Clay's Penny War Fundraiser

October 25, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Elementary students in Moorhead collected thousands of pennies as part of a United Way Penny War Fundraiser. Ellen Hopkins Elementary raised nearly 1,500 dollars which will benefit United Way’s backpack program. Senorita Cobbs 2nd Grade Class was the winner of the competition. Students were encouraged to donate their spare pennies to their class, and as part of…

Bennett Elementary Students Reach Goal, Principal Delivers Rooftop Dance

The students were given a task to raise $15,000 and are now being rewarded for achieving their goal.

October 25, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Excitement is in the air at Bennett Elementary School! The students were given a task to raise $15,000 and are now being rewarded for achieving their goal. The principal promised students she would dress up in the Davies High School Eagle mascot and dance the Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance and Macarena on the school’s roof if the…

Ghost Stories For Grownups

Why let the kids have all the fun for Halloween?

October 25, 2017

Emily Welker,

Halloween has, in years of late, become increasingly a holiday for grownups. And with households in the U.S. expected to outspend last year’s record at more than $9 billion projected in Halloween-related expenditures this season, you may be looking for a more sophisticated way to celebrate the more grownup thrills and chills of the spookiest time of the year. Enter…

City of Fargo Considers Making Changes to 17th Avenue South Corridor

things like adding turn lanes and bike lanes are possibles additions

October 24, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Some changes could be coming to the 17th Avenue South corridor in Fargo. However, not everyone living in that area agrees with those changes. Diane Roehrich has lived on 17th Avenue South for more than 20 years. She says she’s not happy with how things have changed over the years. “The traffic over the years has gotten worse,”…

Halloween: What is Culturally Appropriate vs. Inappropriate?

Every year people dress up for Halloween but do they always know the cultural significance behind each costume?

October 24, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — In today’s world, people have gotten creative with their costumes on Halloween but many say there is still a fine line between being appropriate and what should be considered inappropriate. A student panel at MSUM is discussing these issues. Every year, people dress up for Halloween but do they always know the cultural significance behind each costume?…

Savanna’s Act Focus of Hearing for the Senate Indian Affairs Committee

It is named for Savanna Greywind of Fargo

October 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday on Savanna’s Act. The bill was introduced earlier this month by Sen. Heidi Heitkamp to help address the crisis of missing and murdered Native women. It is named for Savanna Greywind of Fargo. She was 8-months pregnant when she went missing in August. Her baby was…