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“Fargo is safe” Mayor Mahoney Fights Back Against Newspaper Editorial

Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney responded to an editorial in the Fargo Forum titled “Fargo Must Confront the Seamy Dark Side of Growth.” The editorial said, quote, “Fargo is gradually turning into ‘Deadwood’ and steadily becoming less like Mayberry.” Mahoney took time during Monday night’s city commission meeting to reassure everyone that the safety of the people who live in Fargo and its visitors…

MN Man Donates 3 Million Pop Tabs to Ronald McDonald House

  ROCHESTER, Minn. – It marks the end of a 30 year donation campaign for a Southern Minnesota man. It involves his generous spirit, aluminum and plenty of sugar. Jim Spinler of Medford stopped by Rochester’s Ronald McDonald House with a truck full of four million pop tabs. That means he’s enjoyed 375,000 gallons of pop over three decades. Jim…

Fill Up On Pizza This Wednesday for Bethany Retirement Living

mention "Bethany" at Blaze Pizza and 20 percent of proceeds will go to the retirement home

FARGO, N.D. — Now’s your chance to indulge in an entire pizza and not feel guilty afterwards. Anytime you stop in to Blaze Pizza this Wednesday and mention “Bethany”, 20 percent of the proceeds will go to the retirement home. The money will help the living facility to provide nearly 400 people with things like heated blankets, Netflix and anything else…

Lake Ashtabula Has Invasive Zebra Mussels

Lake Ashtabula and the Sheyenne River downstream all the way to the Red River have been classified as infested water

BARNES CO., ND — North Dakota Game and Fish has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Lake Ashtabula. Inspections of the lake in Barnes and Griggs counties also found well-established populations of zebra mussels of various ages throughout the lake. Lake Ashtabula and the Sheyenne River downstream all the way to the Red River have been classified as infested…

Animal Caught In Moorhead Is A Cross Between A Dog And A Wolf

"Church" was the name given to the animal by its owner, who isn't able to care for him

MOORHEAD, MN — Police have determined that an animal that had been sighted in Moorhead for about a month is a dog-wolf cross. Capt. Deric Swenson says the hybrid, believed to be about a year-old, is not allowed in the city as a pet. “Church” was the name given to the animal by its owner, who isn’t able to care for…

“WLive” Bringing WWE Action To Both Fargo And Grand Forks In August

Tickets for both stops start at just $15

FARGO, ND — You can get your fill of WWE Live action in August. “WLive” is coming to Fargo and Grand Forks. The first stop is the Alerus Center on Saturday, August 17 followed by the Fargodome on August 18. You can catch Universal Champion Seth Rollins take on Baron Corbin and many other matches. Tickets for both stops start at…

Gov. Walz To Have Surgery, Transfer Power To Lt. Governor

Walz is being treated for a medial meniscus tear, an injury common for runners

Tim Walz and Peggy FlanaganST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced that he will have surgery on his left knee on Thursday and transfer power to the Lieutenant Governor. Walz is being treated for a medial meniscus tear, an injury common for runners. He will transfer power to Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan while he is under general anesthetic….

Leeds, North Dakota Man Expected To Plead Guilty In $11.4 Million Ag Ponzi Scheme

22-year-old Hunter Hanson is charged with wire fraud, money laundering and forfeiture

BISMARCK, ND — A Leeds, North Dakota man is expected to plead guilty in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme that targeted North Dakota, Minnesota and Canadian farmers and businesses. 22-year-old Hunter Hanson is charged with wire fraud, money laundering and forfeiture. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Hanson has agreed to plead guilty to the charges and pay full restitution…

Kids Stay Sharp with Summer Math Camp

The math camp at Haley's Hope focuses on working with kids with dyslexia

WEST FARGO, N.D.–Kids are keeping their thinking caps on this summer with a math camp to stay sharp. Haley’s Hope, a learning center focused on kids with dyslexia, is taking the next two weeks to work closely on math skills. The camp is divided into a morning and an afternoon session depending on age and need. The first day focused…

Red River Zoo Gets You Moving Early with Sneakers and Sunrise Series

Each Wednesday morning people ages 50 and over are encouraged to take an early morning stroll at the zoo

FARGO, N.D.– Make your morning cup of joe a cup to-go while walking on the wild side at the Red River Zoo. Each Wednesday morning from 7 to 9 people ages 50 and over are encouraged to take an early morning stroll through the zoo’s exhibits with its Sneakers and Sunrise series. The zoo says both dusk and dawn are…