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Pink Powerhouse Pull Practice

Teams of eight are raising money and awareness to prove how strong they can be when working together

October 8, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Most people can say they have been touched by breast cancer is some way, and the Pink Powerhouse Pull is showing their support. Organizers had a practice run and pulled a pink concrete mixer to show that anything is possible. The practice run was in preparation for their event on Saturday October 14th at the Fargo Civic…

GiGi’s Playhouse Raises Money to Support Those with Down Syndrome

The event at Scheels Arena raised $55,000, which is enough to keep the non-profit staffed for the entire year

October 7, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — She said it was like a bomb dropped when she and her husband discovered their son, Owen, had Down Syndrome. “As a parent, you go through all of the emotions and it’s actually a grieving process until you realize and meet other families and realize your life is going to be okay,” Shelly Peterson said. “He’s been the…

Red River Market Celebrates Fall with Polka Music, Face Painting and Pumpkins

The market will run until the end of the month

October 7, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — As the first week of fall comes to an end, the season’s celebrations are beginning here in Fargo. The Red River Market Fall Festival began October with polka music from the Dakota Dutchman, an urban pumpkin patch, face painting and fall foods. Sixty-five vendors were at the market selling donuts, brisket to clothes. After the festival, celebrators headed…

SWAT Team, Fargo Police Respond to Disturbance at Radisson Hotel in Downtown Fargo

Fargo police called in the red river valley swat team for assistance

October 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Shortly after nine this morning, police responded to the Radisson Hotel in downtown Fargo after reports of a man with a weapon. The hotel was put on lockdown and some people were forced to leave their rooms. John Winkelman didn’t get the answer he was expecting when he asked if his room was ready at the Radisson Hotel…

Grand Forks Police Searching for Alleged Robber

He says the man had one hand in his pocket and said, "I just want your money."

October 6, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks responded to reports of a robbery at about 5:00 this morning. The alleged victim told officers a man approached him in a stairwell at the 700 block of North 43rd Street. He says the man had one hand in his pocket and said, “I just want your money.” The victim handed him…

Congressman Kevin Cramer Responds to President Trump’s Comment, Las Vegas Shooting

He says if the iran deal is decertified, the next 60 days are vital for congress

October 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Congressman Kevin Cramer says he’s not sure what President Trump means when he was quoted saying during a photo-op with military leaders that it was the “calm before the storm.” Cramer, along with Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven and Congressman Colin Peterson gathered at the Fargo VA for a ribbon cutting. Rep. Cramer talked about President Trump’s comments about…

Fargo’s VA Hospital Unveils $25 Million Expansion

a healing garden and expanded imaging department among new additions

October 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo’s VA Hospital unveiled a $25 million expansion which has been five years in the making. New areas include a community living center, a primary care clinic, an improved intensive care unit, a healing garden and an expanded imaging department. North Dakota U.S. Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp, Minnesota Congressman Colin Peterson and North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer where…

Moorhead Restaurant Asking for Donations Shuts Down

The owner said they resorted to public funding since banks would no longer give them loans

October 6, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A struggling restaurant in Moorhead is set to close its doors for good. IDK is a self-proclaimed fine-dining restaurant which opened about three months ago near the Moorhead Center Mall. About six days ago, owners launched a GoFundMe page saying the business has fallen on hard financial times. The page had raised nearly $2,100. The owner…

Doosan Bobcat Shows High School Students Importance of STEM Careers

they held a competition to see who could build the most skateboards in twenty minutes

October 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Doosan Bobcat is celebrating National Manufacturing Day by teaching high school kids about what they do every day. Students from North High, South High and Moorhead High School spent time working in small groups to see who could build the most skateboards in 20 minutes. Bobcat says the skateboard was the best way to show students what they…

THE BUZZ: October 6th, 2017 Celebrated as National Plus Size Appreciation Day

The national day calendar states October 6, 2017 is the first year it is being celebrated as a holiday for all those plus sized

October 6, 2017

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NATIONAL — Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and today is the day to celebrate it. Today is National Plus Size Appreciation Day. The national day calendar states October 6, 2017 is the first year it is being celebrated as a holiday for all those plus sized. The calendar is asking you to help build confidence in someone…