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Using ‘Blanket Exercise’ to spread awareness about Indigenous communities

Lutheran Social Services ND partners with F–M Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Taskforce

November 7, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — For Amanda Vivier, also known as ChokeCherry Woman from the Turtle Mountain Reservation, being targeted is an everyday occurrence. “I’ve had people follow me around in the stores. We deal with those things every day,” said Vivier, a member of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Taskforce. Those at the Taskforce say a lack of awareness and…

TJ and Alison Read to Kids as part of “Read for the Record”

The campaign is an effort to break a Guinness World Record.

November 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- Read for the Record is an international campaign that promotes literacy in communities. The goal is to read the same book to as many kids as possible around the world on the same day. The record was set in 2013 when the same book was read to more than 2.4 million kids. The local Read for the Record…

Students bring organization ‘PERIOD’ to North Dakota

The nonprofit organization fights for menstrual equity

November 7, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — A student group at NDSU is pushing to make menstrual care products more accessible to those who need them. According to PERIOD, a nonprofit fighting for menstrual equity, 1 in 5 teens have struggled to afford period products or are unable to buy them. Allison Schwark and Taylor Spreeman brought a local chapter of PERIOD to NDSU…

Longfellow Elementary Students Honor Veterans with Handmade Cards

Longfellow Elementary has been delivering cards to veterans for nearly ten years.

November 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–First graders at Longfellow Elementary spent the day learning about veterans. The students discussed what it means to be a veteran and made Veterans Day cards. Tomorrow, the students will walk about one mile to the VA Hospital, and deliver the cards and miniature American flags to the veterans. “I think they enjoy learning all this interesting information. They…

Firefighters working on knocking down shop fire near Dilworth

November 7, 2019

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – A fire engulfs a shop near Dilworth in rural Clay County late this afternoon and numerous crews respond. Flames broke out around five and quickly spread to the entire building. Dilworth, Moorhead and a number of neighboring town’s fire crews responded to help put out the blaze. A few small explosions were observed and nothing in…

Three People Rescued From Devils Lake After Boat Stalls

All three were wearing life jackets

November 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

DEVILS LAKE, N.D.– Lake Region Search and Rescue Team was called out Wednesday afternoon to help three people on Devils Lake. Their boat had some type of mechanical failure, lost all power and was drifting. The group was safely brought to shore in one of the team’s rescue boats. All three were wearing life jackets. Ramsey County Sheriff Steve Nelson…

USDA Official To Meet With Local Producers During Stops in Red River Valley

Bill Northey will tour farming conditions And Appear At Two Events

November 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey will tour farming conditions in the region tomorrow. He will also appear at two events for producers. The first will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Argusville Community Center. The second will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. Northey is in…

AO1 Foundation’s charity softball game returns to ND in 2020

November 7, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Carson Wentz’ AO1 Foundation’s charity softball team will be back in Fargo. The Eagles Quarterback and some of his teammates will play a game and hold a home run derby at Newman Outdoor Field on June 26th. The charity will also hold a game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Tickets go on sale in the Spring….

West Fargo School District Investigating Threat

A group of students reported to administrators that they heard a student making threats and talking about a school shooting

November 7, 2019

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo school officials are investigating threats a Cheney Middle School student allegedly made about a school shooting. A group of students at Cheney spoke to the school’s administration toward the end of the school day Wednesday about threats they were hearing from the student. In a statement, the district says the child’s parents were contacted…

LIVE: Haunted Costume Bash

Sure hope you haven't packed away your Halloween costume already.

November 7, 2019

Emily Welker,

It’s haunted by history, and some say by ghosts. And this weekend, it’s your chance to check it out in high style and for a great cause. Bonanzaville is hosting a Haunted Costume Bash Saturday, complete with live entertainment and cash prizes for best costume, all at the historic site in West Fargo. Best of all, they’ve changed their policy…