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Community, Performers Support Fargo Woman Fighting Incurable Disease

Shannon Neece is battling an autoimmune disease called ankylosing spondylitis

February 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The community and some major performers came together to support one woman who’s fighting an incurable disease. Shannon Neece is battling an autoimmune disease called ankylosing spondylitis and her surgeries and medications are extremely expensive. Her benefit included performances from comedian Fred Bevill and rock band Eagles of Death Metal. Neece and her husband, radio personality Mike Waters,…

Fire Breaks Out at Vic’s Aircraft Sales in North Fargo

No one was injured, but extent of damage is unknown at this time

February 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A fire breaks out at Vic’s Aircraft Sales around 8:45 pm Saturday night. Upon arrival, fire fighters found smoke coming out of the building at 1631 19th Avenue North with zero visibility. The business is right near the Fargo Air Museum. They had to use a ladder to enter the building. No one was inside and no…

Local Artists Celebrate Comic Books at Fargo Moorhead Comicon

The two-day event gives people reasons to celebrate the medium

February 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of people are embracing all things comic books at the ninth annual Fargo Moorhead Comicon. As a comic book author, illustrator and publisher, it’s not uncommon to see Dave Wheeler crafting an adventure with his hands. When he travels around the Midwest to promote Mind Wave Comics, he loves seeing fans of all ages celebrate his work….

Hundreds of Kids Take Part in Fargo Youth Ice Fishing Derby

Fargo Park District saw fifty more kids take part as opposed to last year

February 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The warmer temperatures did not slow down kids from venturing out on Woodhaven Pond to go ice fishing. FM Walleyes and the Fargo Park District teamed up to host the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby. Kids under the age of 15 could try to catch perch, bluegill, or northern pike in order to win some prizes. Getting more…

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Brings Hundreds of Eighth Graders to NDSU

They did activities like designing a heart valve replacement simulation

February 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of eighth grade girls visited NDSU and area companies as part of Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. The day is part of a nationwide effort to inspire young women to pursue careers in STEM. “Less than 15 percent to engineers are women. So, we really want to show these girls that there’s a place for them…

Number of Students Vaccinated in North Dakota Nears 95%

The efforts from the North Dakota Department of Health contribute to the rise

February 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — With measles outbreaks in Washington and New York, health officials are making sure more kids get vaccinated. In order to prevent an outbreak from happening in their state, the North Dakota Department of Health is making sure schools help parents understand the importance of getting immunizations. “Most parents thankfully don’t take that option of philosophically objecting to getting…

Chamber of Commerce Hosts Conference to Provide Update on F-M Diversion

Speakers included Kelly Armstrong, Mary Scherling, and Al Carlson

February 22, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — With the threat of flooding increasing, the Chamber of Commerce held a conference to update people on the F–M Diversion. Speakers include North Dakota Congresssman Kelly Armstrong, Cass County Commissioner Mary Scherling, and former North Dakota House Majority Leader Al Carlson. The Board of Authority says the first thing come spring will be to work on reaching out…

Doosan Bobcat Introduces Girls to Engineering Opportunities

The event was part of NDSU's "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" festivities

February 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Doosan Bobcat taught middle school girls about possible careers in engineering. Fifty students from Central Cass Middle School come to Doosan Bobcat’s NDSU office to take part in group activities. The girls craft catapults, build circuits, and learn how to combine two tech concepts together. Giving girls a chance to learn about opportunities in science gives Doosan Bobcat…

Sen. Cramer Sounds Off on Democrats’ Response to Trump’s National Emergency

The Senator says the border protection opposition is a direct attack on President Trump

February 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) is standing by President Trump and his declaration of a national emergency over border wall funding. The Senator was in Fargo to talk with veterans about issues affecting them. Cramer says that Democratic opposition to Trump’s efforts to get more funding for a border wall is purely an attack against the President, and does…

LIVE: 1st Annual Hotdish Festival

The culinary masterpiece of the Midwest is celebrated this weekend.

February 22, 2019

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As Drekker Brewing Company’s Ashley Rieck puts it, what do you do in February in Fargo? You stay inside and eat, of course. She’s got a point. After all, it’s just not a February in the Upper Midwest without the piping-hot, cream-based casserole delicacy North Dakotans and Minnesotans grow up craving. That’s where the idea for the First Annual Hotdish…