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Pink It Forward Given Generous Donation by Power of 100

Pink It Forward received nearly $14,000 from the Power of 100 Women Who Care of the Red River Valley

FARGO, ND — An organization made up of Breast cancer survivors is on the receiving end of a generous donation. Pink It Forward received nearly $14,000 from the Power of 100 Women Who Care of the Red River Valley. The mission of Pink It Forward is to provide hope and empowerment by enriching the lives of all those affected by…

FMBallet Holds Auditions for 2017-2018 Company

In order to audition you must be trained in a combination of ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary and/or modern

FARGO, ND — The FMBallet is holding open company auditions for the 2017-2018 company. It is a non-profit pre-professional and professional performance company that serves the Fargo Moorhead area and other surrounding cities. The auditions are open to anyone interested that is at least 12 years of age but will range to people in their 30’s and 40’s. In order…

North Dakota GOP Has Concerns About Sen. Heitkamp’s Leadership

They don't agree with her choices on healthcare, jobs, the security of American people and agriculture

FARGO, ND — North Dakota’s GOP wants people in the U.S. Senate who will work in accordance with President Trump’s agenda. They held a press conference to voice concerns they have with legislation by Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat. They don’t agree with her choices on healthcare, jobs, the security of American people and agriculture. North Dakota Young Republicans and…

NDSU Students Learn How They Can Get More Involved at Their School

NDSU Hosts Their Bi-Annual Involvement Expo

FARGO, ND — NDSU students, young and old, roamed around to see what being a Bison has to offer. The bi–annual involvement expo had booths from organizations such as Greek Life, Spike Ball; the Bison dance team, and Bison Abroad. The goal of the fair was to allow students to walk around and see things happening on campus that peak…

Sen. Klobuchar Visits with National Guard Members in Moorhead

Klobuchar co-sponsored the "Forever GI Bill" which has been signed into law

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Sen. Amy Klobuchar was in Moorhead to inform National Guard and Reserve members about ways she plans to push legislation that will help their families. Klobuchar said she wants to help them because they don’t get the same benefits as one another, despite being on the same mission. She has enacted bills supporting the National Guard in…

Jamestown Animal Shelter Taking in Animals from Louisiana

The shelter is expected to get up to four dogs in the next week.

JAMESTOWN, ND — Prairie Paws in Jamestown is getting animals from Louisiana shelters to make room for animals stranded by Harvey. The shelter is expected to get up to four dogs in the next week. People with Central Dakota Humane Society are leaving tomorrow to pick up 15 to 20 animals. They’ll drive to Missouri to pick up the dogs…

Governor Dayton Names New Head of Minnesota National Guard

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Dayton has named Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen to take over as head of the Minnesota National Guard. Jensen will replace Maj. Gen. Richard Nash, who is reaching mandatory retirement age in October. Jensen will serve a seven-year term. Dayton cited his command of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division as well as serving as chief…

Beware of Donating to Harvey Victim Scams

Also watch out for fraudulent charitable solicitations that prey on the goodness of people seeking to help those in need

  NATIONAL — People are being advised to watch out for scams in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. They could include unsolicited email, social media messages, crowdfunding pitches or telephone calls promoting investment pools or bonds to help storm victims. Investors are also being warned about bogus water-removal or purification technologies, electricity-generating devices and distressed real estate remediation programs. Also…

Community Grieves, Provides Support to Savanna Greywind’s Family

A memorial, vigils and fund were all set up for the Greywind's

FARGO, ND — People in the F-M area are sending a message to Savanna Greywind’s family. It’s one of both support and hope. It’s not just Greywind’s loved ones grieving for the loss of their daughter, sister and girlfriend. People throughout the F-M area are shaken to their core. “This, in particular with the baby involved, makes it worse,” Jessica Moen,…

Hundreds Turn Out for Grand Forks Vigil Honoring Savanna Greywind

Many of the people said that although they are not next door neighbors to Fargo, they feel the pain here in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND — Two women in Grand Forks connected on a Facebook page honoring Savanna Greywind. They decided to hold a vigil for people like them who wanted to honor her. Greywind’s story has touched people all over the country and the community members of Grand Forks are mourning her loss. More than 200 people gathered at University Park…