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SpartanNash Foundation and Family Fare Make Donation to Great Plains Food Bank

Through the foundations annual scan campaign, the organization was able to raise 6,750 dollars.

FARGO/WEST FARGO, N.D – Through the foundation’ss annual scan campaign, the organization was able to raise $6,750. The campaign ran in October and November at Family Fare locations in Fargo and West Fargo. Since the it started in 2015, SpartanNash Foundation has donated over $35,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank. “The opportunity to give back to the community out…

People get a taste of Scandinavia at NDSU

Hungry people of all ages lined up for a buffet of lefse, lutefisk, Rømmegrøt, and many more authentic Scandinavian dishes.

FARGO, N.D. – NDSU’s 44th Annual Scandanavian Buffet was a another big hit. Hungry people of all ages lined up for a buffet of lefse, lutefisk, rommegrot, and many more authentic Scandinavian dishes. It is put on each year by NDSU Catering. For many people, it’s a way to reconnect with their Scandinavian heritage. “I’ve been to Norway, and my…

Come For The Soup, Leave With A New Bowl From Churches United

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Churches United along with the Dorothy Day House host the annual Soup Supper at St. Joseph’s Church in Moorhead. It costs $20 at the door and that includes a hand painted bowl to bring home. Soups were provided from local restaurants such as Kroll’s Diner and Speakeasy. “The opportunity for for people to gather in community, and…

Elim Rehab and Care Center Recovering from Fire

A plan to provide a variety of options for the staff members is in the works.

FARGO, N.D.–Staff and residents at Elim Rehab and Care Center in Fargo are recovering from the fire that ravaged the building on January 23. Officials at the center released an update on Tuesday regarding the whereabouts of the residents and plans for the staff. The assisted living offices located at the back of the campus have become the temporary base…

Body Found in Fargo Identified

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Police have identified the body of a man found in the parking lot of Accent Kitchen & Bath as that of 30-year-old Wesley Gordon Gunhammer Jr. of Fargo. Police say Gunhammer’s death does not appear suspicious and it is too early to tell if the cold contributed to his death. Gunhammer was found behind the business by an…

Red River Valley Fair Announces 2020 Country Lineup

WEST FARGO, N.D.–Red River Valley Fair officials have announced the 2020 country lineup. LANCO with Runaway June will be on the Grandstand Wednesday, July 8th and Trace Adkins will take the Grandstand Thursday, July 9th. LANCO is an American country music band consisting of five members. Their most popular song to date is “Greatest Love Story” which has been featured…

Update: Victim In Northwood Shooting Identified

The 15 year old victim is Jonah Borth of Grand Forks.

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND — 32 year old Samantha Wilson made her first appearance in court in the shooting death of 15 year old Jonah Borth of Grand Forks. According to the Grand Forks Sheriff’s Department, 3 other people were in the home at the time of the shooting. They include Ray Borth, father of the victim and suspect Wilson’s…

Experts educate community on spring flood preparedness

Fargo hosted first of three flood awareness meetings to take place across the Red River Valley

FARGO, N.D. — According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, North Dakota and Minnesota had their wettest year on record in 2019. Heavy rain and quick snowmelt can increase chances of flooding. But it’s not all bad news. “The good news that I heard was the frost depth is not as deep as other bad flooding years, but some…

Midwives at Essentia Health help women live healthy lives

They provide an array of services for all women, including general check-ups and screenings

FARGO, N.D. — Midwives at Essentia Health have been helping women take care of their health for over 60 years. They provide services for women through different stages of life. They are there from their teen years through menopause. One new mom says she has no doubt she made the right choice of working with a midwife through her pregnancy…

Teen Dead, Woman Charged After Overnight Shooting in Northwood, ND

Nothing like this has ever happened in Northwood. One man who has lived here for 35 years said that the nights are quiet and peaceful.

NORTHWOOD, N.D. – At 9:30 on Sunday night, Grand Forks Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of shots fired at a residence on the 200 block of Lander Avenue in Northwood. When they got there, they found 32 year old Samantha Wilson, and an injured 15 year old boy. “Deputies, along with the Northwood Police Department and several emergency vehicles…