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Four Local Classrooms Receive Grants to Fund STEM Projects

Doosan-Bobcat of Fargo presented a check for $500 to fund a miniature escape room project at Liberty Middle School

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Four schools in the metro are getting grants from Doosan-Bobcat to help promote STEM projects. A seventh grade math class at Liberty Middle School was one of the four area classrooms to receive a check for $500. The award will allow the class to fund a miniature escape room project. Teachers at Liberty say that the…

West Acres Announces New Store to Fill Vacancy

"Dry Goods" will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West Acres

  FARGO, ND — “Dry Goods” is coming to West Acres Mall. The Iowa-based, women’s fashion retail chain, will open its first North Dakota location next spring. Dry Goods will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West Acres. It’ll be one of several new stores coming to the mall in the next few months after several stores…

Tristate Manufacturer’s Association Teaches Networking is the Way to Success

more than 30 companies were at the meeting

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The Tristate Manufacturer’s Association says networking is the key to building a successful business. That’s why some of the organization’s leaders say they wanted to help others develop their manufacturing companies at a networking meeting in Fergus Falls. More than 30 companies attended to also hear speakers talk about how they can apply servant leadership to their…

Country Music’s Hottest Couple Returning to North Dakota in 2018

The couple also added stops next year in Sioux Falls and Minneapolis

GRAND FORKS, ND — The hottest couple in country music is returning to the valley next summer. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are bringing their extended Soul2Soul World Tour back to North Dakota. They’ll perform at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on Tuesday July 10. Presale tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. with general sales starting next Friday…

Dike East Floating Bridge Removed for Winter Season

The Fargo Park District Has Removed Dike East Floating Bridge From The Water

FARGO, ND — It’s just another reminder that winter is coming. Fargo Park District has removed the Dike East floating bridge. It’s removed every year at the start of November to ensure safety. The Fargo Park District says although the seasons may be changing, people in the area can look forward to doing winter activities and appreciating this time of…

Moorhead School District Votes for School Board Candidates

The person elected will serve just one year on the board

MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you live in Moorhead, it’s time to cast your ballot and vote. The Moorhead School District is holding a special election for an open seat on the school board. Thirteen candidates are vying for the position. The person elected will serve just one year on the board. The seat was vacated by Laurie Johnson in late…

City of Fargo Extends Contract with Longtime City Attorney

The contract is worth between $4 and $5 million

  FARGO, ND — Fargo is extending its contract with longtime City Attorney Erik Johnson and his firm for millions of dollars. Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig cast the only “no” vote on the five-year contract extension. He said the city should have an open process to hear from other law firms interested in the position. Commissioner John Strand says…

Highway 10 Near Detroit Lakes Reopens All Lanes

Crews installed new traffic signals at the intersection of Highways 10 and 59 on Monday

  DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — We have some great news if you’re driving to, through or around Detroit Lakes. After an all summer-long road construction project, all four lanes are once again open on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes. Crews installed new traffic signals at the intersection of Highways 10 and 59 on Monday. The temporary crossover on Highway 10…

West Fargo Celebrates the Opening of New Sports Arena

The doors are open and the ice is ready for some shredding

WEST FARGO, ND — More than a year ago, construction began on the new West Fargo Sports Arena. Now, teams are finally getting their skates on the ice. The doors are open and the ice is ready for some shredding. “As a whole, I think it’s a beautiful place and it’s going to be a nice place to watch hockey,”…

Grand Forks Community to Vote on Sales Tax Increase

Tuesday, People in Grand Forks Will Vote For or Against an Increase in Sales Tax

GRAND FORKS, ND — People of Grand Forks will be voting for or against a slight increase in sales tax on Tuesday. The city has purposed a half cent increase in sales tax to supply money for water and roads. “It’ll generate $5 million dollars a year starting in 2018,” said Chamber President Barry Wilfhart. “Roughly 40 percent of that…