FARGO, N.D. — Donating to those in need can be as easy as a trip to your mailbox. Saturday, May 11 is the National Association of Letter Carriers 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. You can leave non–perishable donations by your mailbox Saturday morning. The goal is to exceed last year’s total of 33,000 pounds of food. The mayors of…
FARGO, N.D. — Doosan Bobcat employees volunteered their time for Doosan Days of Community Service. Volunteers cleaned up Charism, a non–profit that helps at–risk children and families. They organized the pantry and storage closet and deep-cleaned their freezer. Charism staff say now that it’s clean, it’s easier to operate in the space and get materials to serve people. Volunteers even finished…
BISMARCK, ND — If you have a business in North Dakota and need some help this summer you might want to check into “Operation Intern” from the state Department of Commerce. Employers can receive up to $4,000 in matching funds by taking on high school and college interns. The program’s primary focus is employers in energy, advanced manufacturing, value-added agriculture, tourism…
FARGO, N.D.– NDSU architecture students are being acknowledged for their work. Select students in the program won awards for their bird houses at the 7th Annual Architecture for the Birds reception. The students were judged on their craftsmanship, design, and livability for a North American nesting bird. Three honorable mentions and winners for first, second, and third place were awarded…
FARGO, N.D.– Eagles Elementary postponed National Bike to School Day for its students Tuesday due to morning rain and slick roads. Despite being rescheduled, some students decided to use their own wheels to get to school. The physical education teacher says the number of bikes on the rack this morning is normal for the school. The school uses this day…
DULUTH, Minn. – Maurices has announced that its sale to private equity firm OpCapita is complete, marking a new era in the Duluth-based women’s fashion retailer’s 88-year history. The headquarters of the company will remain in downtown Duluth. “This is an exciting day for our Maurices family,” said Maurices President and Chief Executive Officer, George Goldfarb. “We’ve had strong holiday…
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minnesota Twins are trying to fill the seats at Target Field following a drop in attendance. The team decided to sell tickets starting at $5 without fees for the remaining home games in May. And they went fast. The first-place club offered up twenty thousand tickets in the $5 promotion starting last night and they sold out by…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A bicyclist was struck and injured by a vehicle in Fargo. Police say the driver of the vehicle was eastbound with a green light on 11th Avenue and 45th Street South Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. when the bicyclist crossed in front of the vehicle. The person was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not…
MOORHEAD, MINN.– People in Cass and Clay Counties are helping protect the Red River’s water quality by building their own rain barrels. The Cass County Soil Conservation District, the Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District, and River Keepers come together to teach people about the benefits of having a rain barrel at their home. Participants learn the basics of…
FARGO, N.D. — Adjusting to life in a new city comes with its fair share of obstacles. “When you move to a new place, the biggest challenge is your social connection,” Fargo resident, Solomon Ayalew, said. “You are coming from a place where you are familiar, where you have friends. Now, you have to start over.” The Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development…
