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Fargo Pinball Celebrates Giving Hearts Day By Giving Back

All the coins put into the machines will be donated directly to the Village Family Service Center.

FARGO, N.D.- Any other day, you would need to be a member in order to play at their location, but because it’s Giving Hearts Day, anyone can come in and play. The club says they love the history of the Family Service Center and all the programs they offer to help people in the community. “Around Valentines Day, I feel like…

Def Leppard & ZZ Top Heading To Grand Forks

20/20 Vision Tour Stopping At Alerus Center This Fall

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Rock and roll legends are coming to Alerus Center in Grand Forks in October. Def Leppard and very special guest ZZ Top have included the city on their 20/20 Vision Tour. They’ll play the Alerus on Monday, October 12. Tickets go on sale next Friday, February 21 at LiveNation.com. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags:…

Man Wanted For Armed Robbery In Idaho Is Shot & Killed In Dickinson

U.S. Marshals say 25-year-old Dakota Chlarson charged at officers with scissors before he was shot

DICKINSON, N.D. — A man wanted for an armed robbery in Idaho is dead after he was shot by officers in Dickinson, North Dakota. U.S. Marshals say 25-year-old Dakota Chlarson charged at officers with scissors before he was shot. He was given emergency medical treatment on scene but he died. Officers were tipped off that Chlarson was staying at an…

Fargo Target Files Application for Liquor Store

Construction would begin after the city gives final approval.

FARGO, N.D.–Target on 13th Avenue South in Fargo is planning to open a liquor store. The liquor control board has received an application for a three-thousand square foot store. City ordinance does require the store to have a separate entrance. Construction would begin after the city gives final approval. The liquor control board is set to review the application next…

Fargo Police Report 24 Vehicle Thefts in February

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department says they have taken 24 reports of stolen vehicles since February 1. They say in the majority of cases, the key was left inside the vehicle making it easy for suspects to quickly take off with the vehicle. Fargo Police say removing keys, including spare keys, and locking the vehicles at all times is the…

LIVE: Giving Hearts Day

If a 5th grader can make a difference, so can you.

It’s the day each year that, more than any other, may be what contributes to the Red River Valley’s nationwide reputation as a place of generosity, giving, and kindness. It’s Giving Hearts Day, the day before Valentine’s Day when we put a financial value to the hard work done by the countless volunteers who keep the region’s many nonprofits going….

Fargo to Host Open Forums with North Dakota Leaders to Discuss Opportunity Zones

The forums will be streamed live on the City's commission channels and on social media.

FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo will host two public forums to discuss the new Opportunity Zone program on February 18 and 19. The meetings will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and held within the Commission Chambers at Fargo City Hall. The forums will provide an overview of the program and discuss the needs of an expanding affordable housing…

Organizations In Minnesota Want Teens To Know The Dangers Of Vaping

Clearway Minnesota and Clay County Health discussed how to reach the youth.

MINNESOTA – As teens find savvier ways to vape without getting caught, Clearway Minnesota is on a mission to cut at the root of the vaping epidemic. The organization lobbies at the State Capitol to pass stricter tobacco laws. “We have four main policy goals: One is tobacco 21, the second is restricting or prohibiting all flavored tobacco products, the…

Organization Offering Free Kidney Screeings

The Organization Is Always Looking For Volunteer

FARGO, N.D. — At the Downtown YMCA in Fargo the National Kidney Foundation is getting set up to help offer people in the community free kidney screenings. “The statistics is 37 million Americans which is 1 in 7 Americans and less than 10 percent are undiagnosed, so it’s really an opportunity for us to get people in for free and…

Fargo New Life Volunteers Camp Out For A Cause During Blizzard

The event is part of Giving Hearts Day.

FARGO, N.D. – New Life Center volunteers camped out in a tent overnight as part of their efforts to raise awareness on homelessness. The volunteers headed to their tents at around 10 p.m. and say that it was pretty calm and temperatures were not too bad. They say everything changed around 3 a.m. when the wind started to pick up…