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At-Risk Residents Encouraged to Register in Emergency Assistance Request Database

The emergency assistance request database is simply a list of our at-risk and vulnerable populations*.

March 25, 2019

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CLAY COUNTY, MN — Disasters can occur at any time of the year. Fires, floods, tornados, hazardous material spills put people at risk. The Clay and Wilkin County Public Health Departments are encouraging vulnerable and at-risk populations to register themselves into our new emergency assistance request database. The emergency assistance request database is simply a list of our at-risk and…

Flood Fight 2019: Argusville Mayor Declares State of Emergency, Asking Community Members to Clear Culverts

The city previously had flooding in 2009, 2010 and 2011

March 24, 2019

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ARGUSVILLE, N.D. — Mayor Darren Wetzel declares a state of emergency ahead of flooding expected this spring. He says this is a flood fight all about the city’s preparedness. “You can’t assume the best when things can go bad,” Wetzel said. The state of emergency is meant to keep Argusville eligible for state and federal funding if it needs it in…

“Landon’s Light” Group Warns of Online Scammers

On Facebook, the group warns of fraudulent Facebook and Etsy sites

March 24, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — Family and friends of a young West Fargo boy battling a rare brain tumor has a warning for people. On the Facebook page of Landon’s Light, a post says national press coverage has increased fraudulent Facebook and Etsy sites. None of the profits from those sites are going to the family. NDSU coach Dave Richman wore his…

Cobbers in Action Creating More Smiles, Giving Back to Community With Babb’s Buyout

the organization bought $400 worth of coffee for customers at Babb's Coffee House

March 24, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — There’s nothing that creates more smiles quite like free coffee. That’s why Concordia’s Cobbers in Action bought $400 worth of coffee for customers at Babb’s Coffee this afternoon. The club was formed about a year and a half ago at the college to spread a little more kindness throughout the community. But students in the organization are…

Fargo Plans Flood Prep Update While Gov. Walz To Visit Moorhead Monday

Sandbag Central will begin operations on Tuesday morning

March 24, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will talk with local leaders about flood prep in Moorhead tomorrow afternoon at 1 at the Law Enforcement Center. The City of Fargo will be holding a Public Flood Meeting on Monday morning at 8 just one day before sandbag central begins operations. The meeting will be in the City Commission Chambers. Leaders from both Fargo…

Mueller Report Summary Released To Congress

Special Counsel did not find that Trump's campaign or anyone associated with it conspired with Russia.

March 24, 2019

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CNN– Special counsel did not have sufficient evidence to prosecute obstruction, but does not exonerate Trump Attorney General William Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein decided the evidence was “not sufficient” to support a prosecution of the President for obstruction of justice. “While this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him,”…

Kids Stay Active with Bouncin’ Bash

Inflatable games and obstacle courses fill the Veteran's Memorial Arena

March 23, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The ice in the Veteran’s Memorial Arena in West Fargo is cleared off, and now it’s housing a large variety of games powered by just air. Kids and parents are waiting eagerly in line for their turn at one of the many inflatables set up inside Veteran’s Memorial Arena. West Fargo Parks is teaming up with Games…

From Board Games to Virtual Reality: Gaming Enthusiasts Come Together at GameFest

Organizers say it's a great way to meet new people

March 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — If you love gaming and want to find people who share that interest, the Fargo GameFest is the place to be. The game world is one where there’s always something new to discover and new people to meet. “Went to Anime Fargo, they forced me to play a board game. I was like, ‘ugh, fine I’ll play…’ I…

NDSU Fraternities Hit the Ice to Raise Money for a Local Animal Shelter

Its National Puppy day and NDSU Fraternities are raising money for Homeward Animal Shelter with the first ever "Pucks for Pups" charity hockey tournament

March 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– NDSU Fraternities are playing hockey for a cause. Its National Puppy day and NDSU Fraternities are raising money for Homeward Animal Shelter with the first ever “Pucks for Pups” charity hockey tournament. Sigma Alpha Epsilon has teamed up with other fraternities on campus to hit the ice and raise some money. SAE is a philanthropic fraternity and they…

Fargo–Moorhead PM Rotary Club Holds Bowling for Books Event to Promote Literacy

Proceeds will go towards giving dictionaries to third graders in the area

March 23, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Fargo–Moorhead PM Rotary Club is promoting literacy while also making it fun. People can go bowling and also donate books at the group’s Bowling for Books event. They can sponsor bowling lanes, and there’s also a silent auction. Proceeds raised will go towards giving dictionaries to third graders in the area. Money will also go towards CHARISM,…