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Sanford’s Second Annual “Dancing with the Doctors” Jives Into Action Sept. 5th

Doors open at the fargo theatre at 6:00 p.m.

FARGO, N.D. — Sanford physicians will soon put on their best jazz, hip hop, country and ballet dance moves. Twenty–one doctors will lace up their dancing shoes for Sanford’s second annual “Dancing with the Doctors” competition. It’ll be at Fargo Theatre on September 5th. Doors will open at 6:00. All proceeds raised from this year’s dance competition will go to…

“Dear NICU Mama” Connecting, Supporting, Celebrating Mothers and Newborns

the group started in April 2019

FARGO, N.D. —  Martha Mink’s son JP weighed one pound and nine ounces when he was born in 2015. “He lived for only three days,” Mink said. But that wouldn’t be her only experience in the NICU. Her daughter JJ was born in July 2018 at only three pounds. It wasn’t until she got home from the hospital that she…

Back to School Road Safety Tips for Drivers

It's the first day back to class for West Fargo Public Schools

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Going back to school isn’t just an exciting time for teachers and students. “Summer was fun for everybody it appears, but it’s time to be back. Time to learn, time to grow. It’s great to be back in the buildings.” Todd Pearson is an elementary School Resource Officer for the West Fargo School District. “I come…

Signs Kids are Overwhelmed With Back-to-School Stress

The stress may be too much if it interferes with day-to-day functioning

Going back to school can mean a lot of stress for students, whether that’s worrying about fitting in or doing well in class. Experts say transitioning from summer to the school year is often a total 180 for kids. “You kind of go from not a lot of expectations to all of a sudden having every hour your day planned…

Enrollment Continues To Climb In The West Fargo School District

It is currently the third largest school district in North Dakota

WEST FARGO, N.D. — There is no slowing the enrollment growth in the West Fargo Public School district. 11,501 students arrived for class to start the new school year. That number doesn’t include kindergarten which doesn’t start until Thursday. The number does include the record-breaking 1,043 kindergarteners registered for the year. It also includes 129 students expected at Harwood Elementary….

Seminar Teaches Women How to Take Control of Their Finances

Women from all over the metro area showed up to learn more about achieving financial security

WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s all about the money. That’s the topic of discussion at a Women Connect event called “Owning Your Wealth.” Nearly two hundred women from the metro are at DoubleTree by Hilton in West Fargo to learn more about finances and how to achieve financial security. It’s a seminar led by certified financial planner Hannah Sorensen. She…

Woman Charged After Hitting And Killing Man With Her Vehicle Near Gonvick

47-year-old Beth Windus is accused of hitting 51-year-old Jonathon Sundquist with her vehicle

POLK CO., Minn. — A woman faces two counts of criminal vehicular homicide in Polk County. 47-year-old Beth Windus is accused of hitting 51-year-old Jonathon Sundquist with her vehicle. Deputies responded to a report of an assault in rural Gonvick late Friday night and found Sundquist’s body. Windus is being held in the Northwest Regional Corrections Center without bond. The…

Sex Offender Fails To Register In Grand Forks

Police say Charles Lambert III is known to have ties to Grand Forks and the Spirit Lake Reservation

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks are asking for the public’s help in locating Charles Lambert III. They say the 39-year-old has failed to register as a sex offender. Lambert was convicted of sexual abuse in U.S. Federal Court in 2006 and his risk level is moderate. Police say Lambert is known to have ties to Grand Forks…

Fargo Park District Requests Christmas Tree Donations

The trees will be put in the Depot downtown and at Rheault Farm

FARGO, N.D. — It may seem too early to be talking about Christmas, but staff with the Fargo Park District is already planning for the holiday season. They are asking for Christmas tree donations for the Depot downtown and at Rheault Farm. Trees should be a minimum of 20 feet tall, and the surrounding area must be clear so the…

Human Remains Found Last Week Along Red River In South Fargo

While detectives work to identify those remain, they say no further information will be released

FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo are investigating the discovery of human remains found along the Red River. They were discovered last Thursday, August 22. While detectives work to identify those remain, they say no further information will be released. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: FARGO, HUMAN REMAINS, police, Red River