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Pet Connection: Meet the Star Wars Gang

Luke, Leia, Chewbacca and Han(nah) Solo

With warm weather, the end of the school year and the premiere of much-awaited summer movie season, there’s another seasonal activity that comes around like clockwork: kitten season. That’s where Jill Lamp and this gang of fuzzy little stars comes in. Jill and the rest of the Star Wars “cast,” a group of 4-week-old sibling kittens, came in for a…

Fargo-Moorhead in Potential Worker Shortage?

A potential worker shortage could be harming our area's service industry

RED RIVER VALLEY — Fargo-Moorhead is hiring, but who’s applying? A potential worker shortage could be harming our area’s service industry. Welcome to Fargo-Moorhead: Home to “now hiring” signs as far as the eye can see. It’s almost as if they never go away. This proves to be a problem for employers trying to fill service industry positions. “It’s a…

People “Walk and Roll” In Support of Veterans

This is the seventh annual VA2K Walk and Roll event for veterans

FARGO, ND — The Fargo community came out to support area veterans in need. The VA hosted the seventh annual VA2K Walk and Roll. The VA2K Walk is a national event that takes place at VA locations all across the country. In spite of the weather, turnout was high. “This year’s event has been significant,” said Rachel Mustachia of the…

Fargo Man Accused of Two Murders Appears in Court

Ashley Hunter attended a pre-trial conference

  FARGO, ND — A man charged with killing two men in Fargo was back in court. Ashley Hunter attended a pre-trial conference. Lawyers from both sides were briefed on the rules moving forward in the trial, which is scheduled to begin on Monday and is expected to last two weeks. Attorneys agreed to last minute stipulations such as allowing…

Fargo Jet Center Ranks in Top Five Best Aviation Services in the World

The Fargo Jet Center is one of the 913 Fixed Base Operators ranked in this survey

FARGO, ND — A Fargo aviation center is being internationally recognized. The Fargo Jet Center was ranked the third best aviation service in the world by a yearly survey by the Aviation International News trade publication. They were evaluated for their customer service, facilities and the amenities for passengers and pilots. The jet center’s president, Jim Sweeny, says the collaborative…

Metro Celebrates Norwegian Constitution Day

The lunch included authentic Norwegian cuisine

FARGO, ND– First Lutheran Church in Fargo is celebrating an important Norwegian holiday. The church invited the community to a lunch in honor of Syttende Mai. The holiday represents the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814. Hundreds showed up for the celebration, which included an accordion band and a look into traditional Norwegian customs. They also were able to…

Fargo North Students Build Single Family Home

Nine Students at North High School in Fargo Build Home For Construction Technology II Class

FARGO, ND — If you’re looking for someone to build your next home, you may find the talent with students at Fargo North. Nine students in the Construction Technology II class are holding an open house for the the home they built throughout the school year. The students built the single family home start to finish, including leveling the house foundation,…

West Fargo Police CSO Helping Creatures Great and Small

Why did the officer cross the road?

WEST FARGO, ND — Why did the officer cross the road? To get to the family of ducklings to the other side, of course. That’s exacting what this Chief Security Officer with the West Fargo Police Department did! The department posted these pictures to its Facebook page, and writing a post, reading “Our CSO helping these little ducklings and their…

Superintendent of Moorhead Area Public Schools Announces Diagnosis

Dr. Lynne Kovash told staff yesterday

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — The superintendent of the Moorhead Area Public Schools announces she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Dr. Lynne Kovash told staff yesterday. The district spokesperson Pam Gibb says Kovash “is seeking treatment through either Roger Maris Cancer Center or the Mayo Clinic.” Dr. Kovash has been the school’s superintendent since 2008. Categories: Community, Health, Local News,…

Minnesota House Passes Real ID Bill, Senate to Consider it Next

The bill will allow anyone with a Minnesota ID or driver's license to pass through airport security

  ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal on bringing the state’s driver’s licenses and ID cards up to federal security standards. The House overwhelmingly passed the bill and now it heads to the Senate. The bill will allow anyone with a Minnesota ID or driver’s license to pass through airport security. Congress put a deadline for…