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MSUM hosts Spring 2020 Career Fair

The event showcased local bushinesses and organizations to allow students to network

February 19, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM helped its students prepare for the future with the Spring 2020 Career Fair. Students were invited to attend the day’s three-hour event on campus to learn about and connect with local businesses about career and internship opportunities. Representatives from companies and organization were there from many different industries including construction, media and law enforcement. It gave…

Beloved Bus Driver To Be Buried In School Bus-Themed Casket

Glen Davis spent 55 years as a school bus driver for Grand Meadow Schools

February 19, 2020

TJ Nelson,

GRAND MEADOW, Minn. — A beloved school bus driver is honored with a special school bus-themed casket after passing away over the weekend in Grand Meadow, Minnesota. That is south of Rochester. 88-year-old Glen Davis was a lifelong resident of Grand Meadow and spent 55 years as a school bus driver for Grand Meadow Schools. His bus kids lovingly called…

Images of Block 9 Civic Plaza in Downtown Fargo Released

The Block 9 civic plaza is expected to be completed by the end of 2020.

February 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Kilbourne Group showcased what the Block 9 civic plaza will look like on their Facebook page on Wednesday. The Block 9 civic plaza is expected to be completed by the end of 2020 and is inspired by Main Street Square in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Fargo Parks District will be in charge of the community programs that occur…

Cause of Apartment Fire In Grand Forks Listed As Undetermined

A number of people had to flee the 18-unit apartment building in the early morning hours

February 19, 2020

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The cause of a fire that sent two people to the hospital in Grand Forks will be classified as undetermined. An investigation into the fire at 321 4th Street North determined that the fire on Sunday started in the kitchen of a lower unit. Structural instability and significant damage prevented officials from finding an exact cause…

Fargo Target’s Application for Liquor Store Approved

Construction cannot begin until the Fargo City Commission gives final approval.

February 19, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Liquor Control Board has approved Target’s application to open a liquor store. The liquor department will be attached to the 13th Avenue South Target, but customers will only be able to access the it through a separate entrance. Construction cannot begin until the Fargo City Commission gives final approval. Categories: Business, Local News Tags: Fargo City Commission,…

Hector International Airport Showcases Local Artist

The program is part of Arts Partnership, where local artists can showcase their work in locations all over the area.

February 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A native of Minnesota, Marcella Rose doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t an artist. Since she was a little girl, she always had a passion for drawing animals and nature. Those are her main sources of inspiration for a series of paintings called “Sacred.” “It’s been since the day I was born, I think. I’ve always…

NDSU Students Want To Raise Awareness About The 2020 Census

The organizers held an event where they handed out flyers and spoke to students who had any questions.

February 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Counting Class Clay is an initiative started by five NDSU students to try and educate those in the community about why it’s so important to participate in the census. They say it’s important for students to know that they should be filling out the census where they live for the majority of the year. “Fargo, Cass County…

Cass County Human Services Brings On New Director

Cass County has been working to fix deep rooted issues within it's Human Services department since an investigation last October turned up evidence of a hostile work environment.

February 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – In October, a resignation letter containing allegations that Cass County Human Services was a ‘hostile workplace’, and that employees were being bullied by managers, would launch a full blown investigation. The author of that letter, Jennifer Aldinger, stated that the case load for workers was far above average, with workers receiving 70 cases over a two month…

Kids Celebrate National Engineers Week

February 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Public Library and NDSU School of Engineering teamed up to teach kids a little bit about engineering. To celebrate National Engineers Week, kids ages 7 to 10 are learning about the contributions of engineers to our society. Activities included a reading of the children’s book ‘Rosie Revere, Engineer’, and a construction competition where kids built towers…

Vicki, “Mama” and Piff Are Coming To Fargo

Tickets Go On Sale Friday, February 21 at 10 a.m.

February 18, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Theatre is playing host to two very different entertainers. Actress, comedian and singer Vicki Lawrence is bringing her popular “Mama” character to town in a “Two-Woman Show” on Saturday, May 2. Tickets go on sale Friday morning and range from $56.50 to $76.50. Then on October 16, a standout star of “America’s Got Talent” takes the…