CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Finishing a marathon is an accomplishment in itself. But try doing one in high heels. Irene Sewell of Tennessee did just that in seven hours and 28 minutes. She now holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon in heels, making the cutoff by just two minutes. She used six different pairs of shoes to finish…
This week, Meteorologist Scott Sincoff worked with Ben Franklin Middle School Earth Science Teacher Barry Olson to create Convection on Fire. What you need to do the experiment: Lighter Tea Bag Cup to put contents of tea bag in Scissors How to do the experiment: We’re going to demonstrate how a convection current works in the atmosphere. We’re going to…
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Kids playing and families bonding is what Valley Corn Maize is all about. “Seeing family and friends doing things together and creating memories and just having a really good time,” said Debbie Krueger, one of the owners. They’re celebrating more than just community. They’re honoring hometown heroes. “We just feel like it’s one weekend we…
HORACE, ND — A Horace man told us why he built a 9/11 fire pit. Pictures of the hand-made sculpture hitched to the back of his pick-up continue to stir controversy online. But he said welding these custom fire pits is how he finds peace after a work accident changed his life. Brent Hansen’s trucks are parked outside to make…
FARGO, ND — A local puzzle room business is helping a young disabled boy run the Fargo Marathon next year. The “Day for Owen” at Puzzled FM was dedicated to Owen Anderson, a child who lives with blindness, autism and Crohn’s disease. Family members told us all money spent at the business on this day will help the Anderson’s buy…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Some say peace is invaluable. “Peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold,” Ruth Buffalo said. People in Moorhead are fighting for peace after events like the Las Vegas shootings and the Charlottesville protests. “Somebody died in that particular rally and that was heartbreaking,” said Rebel Marie, a Standing for Humanity organizer. “It was very sad…
FARGO, N.D. — Teams of eight pulled a 34,000-pound concrete mixer to help fight breast cancer.at the Pink Powerhouse Pull. It was all for the first annual Pink Powerhouse Pull to help breast cancer research. The American Cancer Society sponsored the pull, silent auction and after party. Strong-armed activists say they’re pulling off this heavy stunt to send a message. “It’s…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Able-bodied people took the chance to be in a disabled person’s seat in the hockey rink. Hope Inc. held their free open house for anyone who wanted to try out sled hockey. It gave friends and family the opportunity to know what it’s like trying to play the sport. One Hope Inc. official says the most important part…
MAHNOMEN, Minn. — All things paranormal have come together in one space for fans to enjoy. The seventh Annual PARACON is underway at the Shooting Star Casino. Visitors can see psychics, meet their favorite characters from TV shows, or even talk with big foot experts. This year, the event happened to fall on Friday the 13th, which had people wondering…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — We told you in April about the two babies from Grand Forks with a following on Facebook. Clara and Cutler both have Down Syndrome. Their mothers use the social media platform to bring awareness and acceptance to Down syndrome in a fun way. Clara and Cutler have not only stolen their family’s hearts, but also the…
