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Sanford Celebrates Chinese New Year

Panda Express this year raised over 26 thousand dollars to help sick and injured kids at Sanford's Childrens

January 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Children’s Hospital is celebrating the Chinese New Year with festive items and a large some of cash donated by some restaurants in the Fargo area. Panda Express this year raised over 26 thousand dollars to help sick and injured kids at Sanford’s Childrens. The pair held a celebration ceremony at Cully’s Cabin inside the hospital. A…

Fargo Cass Public Quells Worries Over Coronavirus Popping Up In Valley

The CDC has China at a level 1 watch, meaning people need to take normal precautions when traveling into the country.

January 24, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The coronavirus that’s spreading across China is leaving people in the valley wondering if they should be worried about the disease coming here. Fargo Cass Public Health says the disease, which has infected over 400 people in China, is not going to have an effect on our area. The CDC has China at a level 1 watch,…

MDH: CDC Testing Samples from 2 Minnesota Patients for New Coronavirus

The CDC has confirmed two cases of the deadly coronavirus in the U.S. so far

January 24, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)–The Minnesota Department of Health said Friday it has sent in two samples from patients in Minnesota to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be tested for the new coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, China. The CDC has confirmed two cases of the deadly coronavirus in the U.S. so far—one in Washington State…

Fargo Native and NFL Player Connor McGovern Announces Inaugural Fargo Able Games

The all-inclusive fitness competition will take place on April 3rd-4th at Scheels Arena

January 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Able games connects world-class athletes and everyday people with disabled individuals in the form of competition. Fargo native and Denver Broncos lineman Connor McGovern and TNT Kids Fitness announced the launch of the charity event, which will take place at Scheels Arena April 3rd and 4th. It is a competition of functional fitness for youth…

Minnesota reports First Child Death of Flu Season

A total of 31 people in the state have died of the flu so far this season.

January 23, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Minnesota health officials are reporting the first child death of the flu season. According to the Minnesota Department of Health’s weekly influenza and respiratory illness report, a total of 31 people in the state have died of the flu so far this season. The number of people hospitalized due to the flu has topped 1,200 this season, with…

Concordia Students Talk Food Insecurity During MLK Jr. Day Celebration

According to a recent survey by Concordia, nearly 1/3rd of their students say they've experienced food insecurity within the last year

January 20, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MN – “I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits.” Martin Luther King Jr. delivered that message in 1964 as he accepted his Nobel Peace Price. 56 years later, college students of all walks of…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Spruce

Spruce up your karma by adopting a kitten who could use a little love.

January 16, 2020

Emily Welker,

At less than six months old, Spruce the kitten is already quite a survivor. Dumped on the street to fend for himself and his two brothers at just 8 weeks old, the litter of kittens came in to Diamond in the Ruff pet rescue in rough shape. While they were struggling to survive, they’d been exposed to a series of…

Sandy’s Donuts to provide vegan options

Vegan donuts will be available at all locations beginning Tuesday

January 13, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sandy’s Donuts is revealing a new recipe for vegans who still want to indulge. Vegan donuts will be available at all Sandy’s locations starting Tuesday morning. The shop is offering seven different kinds, including glazed, cookies and cream, and dark chocolate. The treats are made without any milk or egg products. The owner of Sandy’s says…

Community Kitchen Offers Fresh Meals To FM Area

The lunch which included a hearty soup and greens was served up for free with a free will donations.

January 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Vocational Training Center and Heart-n-Soul Community kitchen are teaming up to dish out some delicious meals for people. The lunch which included a hearty soup and greens was served up for free with a free will donations. The money raised helps support providing fresh locally grown foods to people in the community. Organizers say the lunch…

Fargo Cass Public Health Hosts A Walk-In Flu Clinic

There has been an increase of Influenza cases in the area.

January 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – After the holiday season, Fargo Cass wants to remind people it’s not too late to get a flu shot. There have been 25-hundred reported cases of influenza in North Dakota, where as this time last year there were 870. There have been 27 pediatric deaths nationwide due to influenza this year. “The single most important thing to…