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Former President Hosts 7th Annual Wounded Warrior Ride

Three buses with 52 soldiers arrived at the former president's Prairie Chapel Ranch for a nearly 63 mile bike ride

October 9, 2017

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CRAWFORD, TX — Former President George W. Bush laced up his shoes and hit the bike trail for his seventh annual Wounded Warrior Ride. “I’m thrilled y’all are here and just know that we love you,” Bush said as he greeted the crowd. Number 43 started the ride as part of the Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative, which promotes veterans…

Dilworth Thrift Store Looking for Volunteers

The store is known for donating all of their proceeds to help pets in the Red River Valley

October 9, 2017

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DILWORTH, Minn. — A volunteer-run thrift store which helps pets in the area may be at risk of shutting down. Jazzy and Mumbo’s Thrift Store in Dilworth made a Facebook post which says if they don’t get enough volunteers to run the store, they will close down. The store is known for donating all of their proceeds to help…

Fall Flavored Baked Goods: Add Pumpkin!

K's Bakery Explains Why to Add Pumpkin to Your Baked Good This Fall

October 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND — If you’re baking this fall, one popular ingredient you may want to add to your recipe is pumpkin! K’s Bakery in Fargo makes many different festive treats with pumpkin including bars, bread and even cheesecake. They said for all you bakers out there, adding pumpkin to a recipe adds a lot of density and moisture, but takes…

10th Annual Cuts for a Cure

The funds will support the Edith Sanford Breast Center for Cancer Research

October 8, 2017

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FARGO, ND — When it comes to getting your hair done there are all types of styles and colors. “Men’s, kids, women’s, perms, cuts, whatever you’re in need of,” said Lori Kjelland, the Salon manager. Regardless of your choice, you can walk out with a fresh look while supporting people with breast cancer. “To help others in the community,”…

Aspiring Young Hunters Revive a Declining Sport in Fergus Falls

Dozens of kids and teens practice their shotgun shooting in preparation for the real thing

October 8, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn — Pheasant hunters in Fergus Falls are getting kids behind the barrel to revive a sport on the decline. This after the DNR estimates Minnesota’s hunting population is down by about 20,000 in the past decade. From ages 12 to 17, dozens of boys and girls are carrying on a tradition. “I started shooting when I was…

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…