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Early-Morning Fire Destroys Two Businesses in Downtown Perham

Suds and Make Me Wine were the two businesses displaced by the inferno

December 23, 2018

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PERHAM, Minn. — An early–morning fire destroyed two businesses right in the heart of downtown Perham. Around 5:45 this morning, Perham firefighters responded to reports of smoke at 145 1st Avenue South. When they arrived, they encountered a full–blown blaze with the potential to engulf the entire block. “We knew that with the conditions and how downtown laid, and with these…

50 Years as Santa: Tower City Man Spreads Holiday Cheer for Decades

Dennis Gumke started dressing up as Santa in 1968

December 22, 2018

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BUFFALO, N.D. — For the last fifty years, a Tower City man has been creating extra special memories with his beard and red hat. Back in 1968, Dennis Gumke stumbled on an opportunity that would snowball into an annual tradition. “We lived in Streeter and we needed a Santa for the local community days and couldn’t get one, so I stepped…

More Passengers Expected to be Traveling for Holiday Season

TSA agents are working without pay during the government shutdown

December 22, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Lots of people are flying to different holiday destinations this weekend. With more passengers traveling close to Christmas, planning ahead will make your trip go smoother. “The holidays tend to have travelers that maybe don’t travel as much as the business travelers and so forth. It is how they pack at the checkpoint. I can’t stress enough to…

$5 Movies on Christmas and New Year’s Day

Rewards members also get free popcorn

December 22, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Both Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Tuesday this year, and that means you can get a good deal at the movie theater. Marcus Theatres has five dollar Tuesdays, so enjoying a movie with your family during the holidays is more affordable. You can also get free popcorn if you’re a rewards member. There’s something for…

Olive Street Holds “Last Hurrah” Holiday Shopping Event

The whole store is 25 percent off

December 22, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you need to get some last minute shopping done or just want to complete your holiday outfit, the store Olive Street has some special deals. The “Last Hurrah” shopping event includes a 25 percent discount for the entire store. There’s a hot chocolate and coffee bar, and even a candy necklace making station for the kids….

New Sports Bar and Restaurant Opens Its Doors in South Fargo

SouthTown Pourhouse shares a building with Duane's House of Pizza

December 22, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The owner of the Windbreak brings a new sports bar experience to South Fargo. SouthTown Pourhouse opened last week, giving people a new option to watch sports and hang with friends. The restaurant has burgers, sandwiches, salads, and several different beers on tap. Managers say the area needed a neighborhood sports bar that could be a cornerstone for…

Walk Honors People in Metro Who Lost Their Lives to Homelessness

The four-block walk ended at the First Lutheran Church in Fargo

December 21, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Over the last ten years, more than 150 people across the metro died as a result of homelessness, according to Churches United. In order to keep their memories alive, people are walking through downtown Fargo in order to raise awareness for the plight they faced. “When you think about people’s struggles, a lot of times they have no…

Laying the Foundation: Davies Students Building a House

The 1800 square foot home will be complete this spring

December 21, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Students at Davies High School are showing off their skills with projects built with their bare hands. As part of the school’s Career and Technical Education program, students showcased their assignments from classes such as woodworking and engineering. The largest project on display was an 18000 square foot, single–family home that several students have been building throughout the…

Record Number of Drivers to Hit the Road for Holiday Season

Cheaper gas prices and a better economy are fueling more travel

December 21, 2018

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AAA expects 112 million people to be traveling this holiday season, and with busier roads, it’s especially important to be mindful when you’re driving. “We expect 960 people to lose their lives sometime during the next two weeks in traffic crashes. Don’t let that be you. Don’t let that be someone in your family,” AAA spokesperson Gene LaDoucer said. Don’t…

Funds from New Beer Called “Resilience IPA” Will Benefit Camp Fire Victims

The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company came up with the recipe

December 21, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — There’s a new beer at Fargo Brewing Company, and all money made from it will go towards a good cause. The recipe for “Resilience IPA” was written by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Over a thousand breweries across the country are offering it and donating 100 percent of the sales to victims of the Camp Fire in California. The…