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Families Walk to Remember Lost Children

Compassionate Friends brought families together to ensure their lost children are not forgotten at the Walk to Remember

August 12, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Parents, families and friends took the opportunity to remember their lost loved ones. “The worst thing we can do is think our child has been forgotten,” said John Milligan, the chapter leader for Compassionate Friends. Compassionate Friends brought families together to ensure their lost children are not forgotten at their 11th annual Walk to Remember. “It’s like…

Hundreds Lace Up for Pride 5K and Celebration

The events begin the LGBTQ community's annual festival

August 12, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — “Love is love, no matter how you look at it,” Eric Parvey said. It’s the message F–M Pride is sending this weekend. A Pride 5K welcoming all age groups and animals began the celebration. “When we’re putting together pride events, we want to find a variety of different things for families and individuals and what better way…

NDSU Puts on One-Act Play to Teach Kids How to Deal with Conflict

Theatre NDSU is performing "Devon's Hurt" this month

August 11, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A short play at NDSU is aimed at teaching kids how to deal with conflicts and provide live theater for the summertime. Theatre NDSU is putting up a one-act play called “Devon’s Hurt.” The script shares an uplifting message about dealing with feelings, resolving conflicts and being a good friend. “Devon’s Hurt” is specifically designed for younger kids…

National Guard Shows the Community Some Fun with Paintball and Pizza

Participants played some intense paintball and got to ride around on some go–karts

August 11, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Army National Guard gives the community a chance to get more involved in their program. They hosted a free paintball and pizza event at the Moorhead army for anyone 16 and older. Participants played some intense paintball, got to ride around on some go–karts with drunk goggles and enjoyed a pizza lunch. The group is trying…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Auctions Off Confiscated Weapons

A Samurai sword and motorcycle among items sold

August 11, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Going once. “Fifteen here. How about 20?” said training division corporal Jeffrey Olson. Going twice. “Going three times, sold,” Olson said. Everything from a samurai sword to a motorcycle was sold at the Cass County Sheriff’s Office 3rd annual firearms auction. Many of the items were confiscated by the court or donated. “It’s crazy some of the…

People Climb Over the Edge to Help At-Risk Children

Over the Edge and Charism invited people to conquer the eight story challenge while raising funds and awareness for at risk children

August 11, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds walked by the Black Building and gazed up at dozens of people rappelling down the side of the building. The exhilarating and heart pounding climb gave rappellers a once-in-a-lifetime experience while also supporting Charism. “People love downtown Fargo, people love Fargo and their like what a fun thing to bring here to really highlight this great…

Researchers Hoping to Put an End to Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer symposium was held at NDSU to spread awareness

August 11, 2017

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FARGO, ND., — It’s one of the deadliest cancers and researchers are hoping to find a cure. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 54,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. Part of this is because it’s known to be the ‘silent cancer’. “It sits in your pancreas which is a digestive organ and it’s silent….

Look Up! Perseid Meteor Shower Comes This Weekend

Meteor Shower Occurs Every August

August 11, 2017

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The eighth month of every year usually brings a spectacle to the night sky. The Perseid Meteor Shower comes when the Earth journeys through the remnants of an ancient comet. When the Earth passes through what’s left of the Comet Swift–Tuttle, it crumbles into flashes of light—that’s what we see at night in the Red River Valley. The best time…

The Arts Partnership Brings Annual ChalkFest to Red River Zoo

The annual tradition focuses on teaching the importance of the arts to all ages

August 10, 2017

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FARGO, ND — You probably remember drawing with chalk when you were a kid. Red River Zoo hosted Chalk Fest, an event aimed at teaching kids and parents the importance of art in society. Whether you’re older or younger, it’s never too late to embrace your inner artist. Many did at the Arts Partnerships’ Chalk Fest 2017. “Everyone’s drawn with…

Thirty Five Women Benefit Others with Burritos

Group of women prepare burritos to donate to the Ronald McDonald House

August 10, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The onions are cooking, the eggs are cracking, and it’s all for a good cause. “We’re making breakfast burritos and some other burritos for basically easy to grab, reheat, frozen meals for the Ronald McDonald House,” said Casey Steele, one of the woman preparing the burritos. Thirty five women are participating in the burrito making. These women…