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Roosevelt Elementary Students Pick Out Gifts To Give Family Members

Students were able to pick out items like mugs, plush toys, hats and playing cards.

FARGO, N.D-  It all started last year, when the school’s librarian was donating books to students. Sandra Egan, the kitchen manager at Roosevelt Elementary decided to take it a step forward and organize an event where kids could pick out a gift for a family member. “I think it would be something special for the kids. You know, to be…

Mom Receives Life-Changing Gift, Calls It A “Christmas Miracle”

Her son is battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.

MOORHEAD, Minn.- Dexter is a seven-year-old boy who loves to play video games, Legos and ride his bike. In May, Dexter was experiencing serious headaches and nausea. After a few trips to the hospital, he was diagnosed with stage 4 Medulloblastoma. “Since then, we have moved to Fargo, so he can receive medical treatment. We’ve been through a long journey,…

Man dies in crash in Walsh County

NEAR PARK RIVER, N.D. – A man is killed in a crash near Park River. It happened around 10:15 Friday morning 2.5 miles south of town on 134th Avenue Northeast. The Highway Patrol says an SUV left the road, entered the ditch and then a field and vaulted into a railroad embankment. The vehicle overturned and rested on its roof….

City of Moorhead Needs Active Military Honorees for Banner Program

Each banner costs $100 and features the name, branch and photo of the serviceperson.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead needs more honorees to continue the Military Banner Recognition Program. The program was established to honor current military personnel who reside or who have immediate family members living in Clay county. The banners are displayed on street lights on Main Avenue between Veterans Memorial Bridge and 11 Street South. Each banner costs $100 and features…

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Showtimes & Availability

FARGO, ND – It’s been as busy as the port of Mos Eisley all throughout the night at the Century Cinema, and people are slowly trickling in for the early morning screenings of the new Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker. The dedication of the Star Wars fandom is unlike any others, and while this film has received mixed…

The Salvation Army Provides Christmas Meals To Families In The F-M Community

A veteran who received the Christmas Food Box shares his struggles.

FARGO, N.D.- “I wouldn’t be standing here if people didn’t take the time to help me, be there and that was 90 percent of it. And they said, one day, you’ll pass this on. You may not get anyone sober, but you may help somebody else,” says P.J, who is receiving a Christmas food box. P.J is a Veteran who…

How To Be “Fire Smart” This Holiday Season

If not managed properly, holiday decorations can quickly become dangerous

FARGO, N.D. — Some say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Lights, candles and Christmas trees begin to fill the homes of many, as the holiday quickly approaches. But with the beauty and cheer of holiday decorations comes an often forgotten concern: the added risk of a house fire. “I think that we’re all kind of aware of…

Third Graders from Eagles Elementary Get a Surprise Visit From The Grinch.

They were at an event that is part of an Adopt-a-school program.

FARGO, N.D- Kids visited Touchmark Senior Living to hear stories, sing songs and do activities. This is the second year they’re reading “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” The Grinch made a special appearance at the end of the reading. “Learning from other generations is incredibly important. And just bringing that connection together is incredibly important. It brings smiles and joy to…

West Fargo Public Library Hosts Annual Mitten Tree Drive

The tree is a way to support children in need this holiday season

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Library is spreading some warm holiday cheer to kids in need this winter. The library is hosting its annual Mitten Tree drive. Community members can stop by and donate winter gear to support kids whose families can’t afford to buy their own. They’re accepting any new or like-new children’s gloves, mittens, hats and…