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Memory Cafe Connects Those Suffering from Memory Loss with Children

The Nonprofit Organization Organized the Annual Intergenerational Valentine's Day Party

FARGO, N.D. — For those suffering from memory loss, interacting with others can be scary.  The goal of Memory Cafe is to curb that fear and to make those people feel welcome in their communities “There is just a lot of research that shows the importance of socialization for people who are experiencing memory loss,”  Memory Cafe of the Red…

Flipping Through History: Newspaper Collection Profiles Wahpeton’s Past

Janet Gagelin has newspapers dating back to 1935

WAHPETON, N.D. —  Janet Gagelin has always been fascinated with researching and reading about Wahpeton’s history. Just a few months ago, she found out about volumes of old newspapers dating back to 1935 at the Richland County Historical Museum. “They said ‘do you want these?’ and I’m like ‘yes, I’ll take these’ so that was back in May, and from then…

Fosston Man Arrested For Alleged Ongoing Domestic Assault In Fertile

22-year-old Schuyler Cauchon was found at his home and arrested

FOSSTON, MN — A Fosston, Minnesota man has been arrested for an alleged ongoing domestic assault in Fertile. It was reported to the Polk County Sheriff’s office last Thursday. 22-year-old Schuyler Cauchon was found at his home and arrested for burglary, domestic assault by strangulation, protection order violation and contempt of court. He was booked into the Northwest Regional Correctional Center….

NDSU Students Learn About Career Opportunities at Spring Job Fair

More than two hundred companies are signed up to recruit students

FARGO, N.D. — The semi–annual Job Fair is back at NDSU Tuesday and Wednesday. This year there will be more than 350 employers and there is expected to be around 2,000 students in attendance. Not only does the career fair connect students with potential employers, it can lead to networking and relationship building. Smita Garg, the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement…

Sen. Tina Smith Brings Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to SOTU as Her Guest

Smith held Flanagan's role as lieutenant governor from 2015 to 2018

Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) brought Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to the State of the Union address as her guest. Earlier, Flanagan said she hoped the president would address issues like healthcare and infrastructure. Smith calls the government shutdown “unnecessary and wasteful” and says she’s confident another one won’t happen. “My mom always used to say actions speak louder than words…

NDSU Immerses Community in the French Language With Film Festival

The NDSU French Film Festival is going on Feb. 5 through March 5

FARGO, N.D. – The NDSU French Film Festival is a chance to immerse yourself in the French language, even if you don’t know any at all. Now through March 5th, award-winning French films will be presented at the Downtown Fargo Public Library. The event is completely free and there is no prior signup needed. All of the films include English…

Making Connections Through the NDSU Career Fair

This year there will be over 350 employers and there is expected to be around 2,000 students in attendance

FARGO, N.D.–The semi–annual career expo is back at NDSU Tuesday and Wednesday, and they are looking forward to another successful turnout. This year there will be over 350 employers and there is expected to be around 2,000 students in attendance. Not only does the career fair connect students with potential employers, it can lead to networking and relationship building. Smita…

MSUM Professor Predicts Issues Presented in President’s SOTU Address

Headrick thinks viewers will be looking for a reassurance of no more government shutdowns

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Barbara Headrick, an MSUM Political Science professor, predicts President Trump will focus on border security in his State of the Union address. She also thinks he’ll talk about how he feels he has succeeded when dealing with foreign policy. Headrick thinks viewers will be looking for a reassurance of no more government shutdowns. She says the president…

Freeze-A-Thon Raises Money for Children with Developmental Disabilities

The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the Kappa Delta Sorority are partnering up to raise money for the Anne Carlsen Center.

FARGO, N.D. — It may be freezing outside, but some NDSU students are bundling up and facing the temperatures for children with developmental disabilities. The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the Kappa Delta Sorority are partnering up to raise money for the Anne Carlsen Center. During their annual Freeze–A–Thon, we asked them what drivers say when they see students out…

Bus Driver Shot After Crash On I-94 In Minneapolis

A suspect is in custody and the driver's injuries are not life-threatening

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minneapolis police say the driver of a school bus was shot following a crash. A suspect is in custody and the driver’s injuries are not life-threatening. It happened this afternoon on a snowy I-94 near downtown. The Minneapolis School District says one student was on the bus at the time but was uninjured and will be receiving follow-up…