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Live Nativity at Fargo Faith United Methodist Church

It's the 30th year the church has put the event on

December 1, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The wintry weather isn’t stopping the Fargo–Moorhead community from getting into the Christmas spirit. Roughly 300 people came out to the Fargo Faith United Methodist Church Live Nativity event in north Fargo. The scene includes actors from the Fargo Faith UMC congregation and real animals like alpacas and sheep. Event organizers say they hope the gathering encourages…

Winter Wonderland Christmas Expo Encourages Small Business

The Expo Also Hosted A Toy Drive For People To Give To Children In Need.

December 1, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Local businesses, festive decorations and people donating towards a good cause. It’s all a part of the Winter Wonderland Christmas Expo in Moorhead. The expo is a way to encourage people to buy their gifts locally this holiday season. Vendors set up across the Courtney’s Event Center to make their pitch to buyers. The expo also…

Kids Playing In The Snow Are Shot To Death In Minneapolis

a woman and the suspected gunman are also dead

December 1, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS — Two boys, a woman, and the suspected gunman are dead after shots rang out in south Minneapolis. “It is believed that the gunshots heard by officers arriving were the shots that struck the adult female causing death,” said Minneapolis Police Spokesman John Elder. Police were called just after 10 a.m. to the Phillips neighborhood for the report of…

Fargo Man Sends Moorhead Police On A Wild Chase After Crash

Adriel Lewis ran when police arrived at the intersection of 12th Avenue and 17th Street South on Saturday

December 1, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A 25-year-old Fargo man is arrested in Moorhead for burglary after a crash. Adriel Lewis ran when police arrived at the intersection of 12th Avenue and 17th Street South on Saturday. He tried to flag down an unmarked squad car before realizing it was police. He was caught hiding in the rafters of a garage and officers…

12–Year Old Fargo Girl Wants To Help Others Stay Warm This Winter

A blanket she received during diagnosis motivated her to create an organization

November 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Olivia Allen was diagnosed with Epilepsy after suffering from seizures as a young child. During that time, a blanket she received made her feel calm. She wanted for people who were going through hardships to have the same feeling of comfort. That’s why she created a non–profit organization called “Warm Blanket Hugs,” providing blankets to those in…

Santa Village Opens Its Doors At Rheault Farm

The community braved the winter storm to visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus

November 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- For some, the snowy weather was not a factor, but rather a drive to go outside and make the most of it. “The weather was more like a push, because he likes to be outside, so we got him all geared up and come out and plays in the snow,” says Korinna, a visitor. They came to the…

Ride Along With Fargo Public Works Snow Plowers

Drivers Are Being Encouraged To Give Plows Plenty Of Space When Working

November 30, 2019

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FARGO N.D. — Garret Bax has been plowing the streets of Fargo for over 4 years now, “It was pretty new to me but I like it a lot,” Bax said. During the winter Bax can be driving plows like these for 12 hour shifts to make sure the roads are clean and safe. “Yeah especially last winter when your…

Fraser Hosts Its 19th Annual Festival Of Trees

Families enjoyed a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus

November 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- With Christmas right around the corner, Fraser is getting families into the Christmas Spirit. “It’s just a wonderful time to show love and compassion and generosity to the whole entire world,” says Wanda, a visitor. For Wanda, spending time with her family means something different than for other people. “It’s very important. We lost a son not quite…

Prairie Public Brings A Little Bit Of Las Vegas To The Red River Valley

Portions of the entry fee will go towards supporting Prairie Public's mission of giving back

November 29, 2019

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FARGO,N.D.- The organization hosted its 2nd Red River Valley Poker Championship for people who enjoy playing Texas Hold’ Em. Fort those not interested in participating in the tournament, they could play the e–pull tab machines, the black jack table, or sit–and–go tournaments. Portions of the entry fee will go towards supporting Prairie Public’s mission of giving back. “I mean, that’s…

Moorhead Hosts Annual Gun Show

This is the 5th year the group has held the show

November 29, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MINN — Gordon Anderson or “Gordy” is a trucker and Federally Licensed gun seller in Detroit Lakes. “You know it’s fun if I had to make a living out of it. I would starve to death, but I just enjoy doing it,” Anderson said. He, like dozens of others, is setting up shop for the weekend at the Moorhead…