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State Lawmaker Blames Political Opponents For Anti-Islam Posts On Facebook

Rep. Jim Kasper of Fargo says his account may have been hacked

FARGO, N.D. — A Republican state lawmaker from Fargo says he doesn’t know how two anti-Islam posts appeared in his Facebook feed. Rep. Jim Kasper says his account may have been hacked by political opponents. Kasper posting an apology on his personal page to those who can see his posts. He says he has about 4,000 Facebook friends, most of…

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre Plans Return to Downtown Building

All productions in the 2020 season will go on as scheduled in new venues.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre has announced plans to return to its 52-year-old theatre in downtown Fargo. The group was temporarily relocated due to structural issues in December 2019 forcing them to cancel the final two performances of A Christmas Carol. The City of Fargo deemed the building dangerous shortly after. A contractor from Minneapolis arrived to stabilize the roof and…

Human Rights Film & Arts Festival emphasizes human rights for all

The exhibit features artwork by more than 65 artists

FARGO, N.D. — Step onto the third floor of the Plains Art Museum, and you’ll see paintings, photographs, films and letters blanketing the walls. The images created and words written are intentional. Their goal is to bring about change within the local community. “The issues that these artists are talking about in their works are issues that impact every single…

Former FM CVB Director Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Vince Lindstrom passed away in Maple Grove, Minnesota

Vince Lindstrom/FacebookMAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A former Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director who was often called a bigger than life character, has died. Vince Lindstrom passed away in Maple Grove, Minnesota after a lengthy cancer battle. His wife says he died peacefully in his beloved recliner. Lindstrom first came to Fargo as Cultural Director for Fargo Public Schools….

Fargo City Commissioners Approve Memo of Understanding, Details Still Kept Private

The Municipal Airport Authority has a meeting planned for Tuesday and could vote on the agreement

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo City Commissioners have signed off on an agreement reached in mediation between the city of Fargo and the Municipal Airport Authority. The vote was unanimous but the public is still out of the loop about what the deal is until a vote possibly tomorrow by the authority. “I think it is also important that we clearly…

West Fargo Woman Found Guilty of Drowning Newborn Son

verdict handed down by a Cass County District Court jury against 37-year-old Ginny Lubitz

FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo woman accused of drowning her newborn child in 2018 has been found guilty of murder. That was the verdict handed down by a Cass County District Court jury against 37-year-old Ginny Lubitz. Court documents say Lubitz placed her newborn child face down in about an inch of water in her bathtub to cause his…

Fargo’s Rocket Dogs allows dogs to swim all year long

FARGO, N.D. – It can be difficult to keep your dogs happy and healthy in the winter, but there’s a new facility designed to do just that. At the Rocket Dogs K9 Wellness Center, the excitement usually begins with a cautious leap and ends with a splash. “The clear water, to dogs, It’s different from lake water. This isn’t the same…

Sandy’s Donuts to provide vegan options

Vegan donuts will be available at all locations beginning Tuesday

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sandy’s Donuts is revealing a new recipe for vegans who still want to indulge. Vegan donuts will be available at all Sandy’s locations starting Tuesday morning. The shop is offering seven different kinds, including glazed, cookies and cream, and dark chocolate. The treats are made without any milk or egg products. The owner of Sandy’s says…

LIVE: Vote for Voting!

Finally! An election 2020 story that won't be met with groans of "already????"

You may have felt, over the course of the past year, it was simply too soon for all the election 2020 coverage we brought you. But you’ll probably agree it’s never too soon to get kids excited about the right to vote, and now, you can get involved. Fourth graders from around North Dakota submitted their best designs for the…