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Sanford Hosts First-Ever Women’s Social

The event features two keynote speakers

FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Health is hosting its first–ever Women’s Social at Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo. The event caters to all women across Fargo–Moorhead and features two national keynote speakers, Cris Linnares and Megan Tamte, touching on women’s wellness empowerment. About 200 women are there to connect with one another and ask health questions to Sanford medical providers. Sanford…

Jamestown Jimmies Blend Traditional Sports with Esports

The University of Jamestown was one of only 30 schools to adopt the scholarship model for esports early.

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – With computers that have names like Galahad and Lancelot, and an impressive combined 67–42 record in the games Overwatch, Hearthstone and League of Legends, it’s easy to see why the Jamestown Jimmies esports team has dubbed themselves the Knights of the Round Table. As those heroes embraced the spirit of teamwork in their quest for the Holy…

Moorhead & Dilworth City Officials Making High-Traffic Intersection Safer

Some people in Moorhead and Dilworth have been complaining about the dangers of an intersection bordering the cities

MOORHEAD & DILWORTH, Minn. — This intersection near 34th Street South and Highway 10 Frontage Road has been deemed risky for quite a while. “We’ve had a lot of issues with traffic coming out from one side or the other, trying to make a left–hand turn, and it’s just impossible to do. Well, I don’t want to say impossible to…

Fargo City Commission gets rid of some special assessments

FARGO, N.D. – By a vote of four to one, Fargo City Commissioners approve changes to the infrastructure policy. It comes as the result of a task force that was started to revise special assessment policies. It could save property owners hundreds of dollars. The new policy would do away with certain special assessments on things like traffic signals, sanitary…

Dr. Laurie Nichols brings presidential experience to search for UND President

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Dr. Laurie Nichols is the only female finalist for UND President. She has a history of leading colleges. Nichols is the interim President of Black Hills State University in South Dakota. She served in the same position at Northern State University in Aberdeen. She was the first woman President of the University of Wyoming. Her contract…

Man Accused of Firing At Officers And Into The Radisson Faces Five Felony Charges

54-year-old Henry Aiken remains in the Cass County Jail

Henry AikenFARGO, N.D. — The Fargo man who fired shots at officers and into the lobby of the Radisson early Friday morning is charged with five felony counts. 54-year-old Henry Aiken is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, terrorizing, reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a firearm. Bond was set at $500,000. Officers were dispatched just before 4 a.m. on…

Fargo Police Officer Recovering after Surgery from Gunshot Wound

The Fargo Police Department wants to thank the F-M community for their prayers and support. 

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department says Sgt. Matthew Ysteboe’s surgery went well and he is recovering at home. Sgt. Ysteboe was flown to North Memorial Hospital in Minneapolis to undergo surgery after he accidentally fired his rifle during a call where a man shot at police. They say Sgt. Ysteboe will know more about his recovery time after his doctors…

Monday Match: Josh and Welsere

They have been matched for 7 years.

It’s time for our Monday match when we highlight Bigs and Littles paired through Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center. This week’s match is Josh and Welsere. They have been matched for 7 years, starting when Welsere was in second grade. They especially like to play video games, go out to eat or to a coffee…

BIO Girls West Fargo Hosts Charity Class at Orange Theory Fitness

The collaboration is an effort to raise money for the BIO Girls West Fargo site

FARGO, N.D. — This may seem like a typical workout class at first glance. But the reward for the 20 participants getting their sweat is much bigger than burning calories. Orange Theory Fitness in Fargo is collaborating with BIO Girls for a charity class to help fund the non–profit’s new West Fargo location. It’s a 12–dollar class for anyone in…