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Moorhead Kids Hit the Basketball Court with the Timberwolves

People in the community had the chance to vote for Woodlawn, Lamb or Northeast Park to receive the basketball court

August 29, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids from the community got a chance to head out on the basketball court with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Center Cole Aldrich and others with the Timberwolves unveiled a new court at Woodlawn Park as part of their “New Era, New Courts” program. In a partnership with U.S. Bank, the team selected three basketball courts to refurbish including…

West Fargo Public Schools Celebrate the First Day of School

Freedom Elementary School Welcomes Back Students for a New School Year

August 29, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Kids officially handed in their beach towels for school books this morning as West Fargo Public Schools welcomed everyone back. Students and parents anxiously arrived at Freedom Elementary School Tuesday morning hoping to make this the best school year yet, each excited about something different. “I’m really excited because I get to meet my new friends…

Affordable Housing Unit for Seniors Opens in Fargo

Beyond Shelter strives to address the housing needs of all lower income individuals and families.

August 29, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Beyond Shelter is celebrating its 1,000th affordable housing unit, which provides affordable homes to 39 seniors with limited resources. HomeField Apartments are located at 4245 28th Avenue South in Fargo. Beyond Shelter strives to address the housing needs of all lower income individuals and families. More recently they have focused on the elderly which is North Dakota’s…

Community Coming Together to Support Greywind Family

A Red Light Project is also being started for Greywind

August 29, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Savanna Greywind’s story has the community springing into action. People are finding all sorts of ways to support Greywind’s family during this tough time. If the F-M community has proven anything in the past few days, it’s that they’re willing to do anything they can to help Greywind’s family move forward with their lives. People have been…

Red Cross Searching for More Volunteers to Help in Houston

Volunteers usually spend two weeks in the area

August 29, 2017

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NATIONAL — The American Red Cross has sent 21 locals so far to help with Hurricane Harvey relief, but they’re still looking for more help. They are helping with sheltering and feeding programs in Houston. All of the Dakota’s Region trucks have been deployed and they are continuing to send people down. Volunteers usually spend two weeks in the area….

CONE ZONE: Kennedy Bridge in Grand Forks Closed for Repairs

Parking restrictions will be enforced in that area

August 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: AARoads.com GRAND FORKS, ND — The Kennedy Bridge on Highway 2 between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks is temporarily shutting down. The bridge will be closed starting at 4 a.m. on Thursday and will be back open by 4 a.m. on Sunday. Crews will be pouring concrete on the bridge. Traffic will be detoured to the Sorlie Bridge…

Volkswagen Issues Recall Over Computer Glitch

The recall is for the "CC", models 2009 to 2016 and the Passat sedan and wagon from 2006 to 2010

August 29, 2017

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NATIONAL — Volkswagen is recalling nearly 300,000 vehicles in the U.S. after the discovery that a computer glitch that causes the cars to stall. The recall is for the “CC”, models 2009 to 2016 and the Passat sedan and wagon from 2006 to 2010. All of the models have four cylinder engines. Company officials say the fuel pump control…

Metro Flood Board of Authority to Pick Executive Director

An Executive Director of the Diversion Authority is expected to be picked on Thursday

August 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — It is decision time for the Metro Flood Board of Authority. An Executive Director of the Diversion Authority is expected to be picked on Thursday. The final three candidates are Scott Higbee, Melodee Loyer and Jay Neider. The candidates have met with the board and toured flood mitigation projects ongoing in the area. Fargo Mayor Mahoney…

Man Caught by Grand Forks Police May Have Information on Iowa Homicide

Police in Des Moines believe Miles has "critical information" about the death of 26-year-old Christopher Lenhart

August 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS — We have more information on that man taken into custody in Grand Forks last night who is a material witness in a homicide in Iowa. Randy Miles, Jr., 41, was spotted by an off duty federal agent in the 3000 block of North Washington Street. He ignored the officer but when two K9 units arrived he complied…

Vigil Scheduled in Grand Forks for Savanna Greywind

A group will hold a vigil for the 22-year-old slain woman at 7 p.m. in University Park

August 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — After two vigils were held last night in Fargo and Belcourt for Savanna Greywind, another is planned for tonight in Grand Forks. A group will hold a vigil for the 22-year-old slain woman at 7 p.m. in University Park. We will have a crew in Grand Forks and bring you a live report on KVRR…