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Deputy And Fargo Man Help Rescue Woman From Nearly Submerged Car

The Woman From Hoffman, Minnesota Drove Off A Bridge Under Construction And Into Lake Lakota

June 17, 2018

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — A Hoffman, Minnesota woman was rescued by a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy after her car vaulted off I-94 and into a lake Saturday night. Authorities say 76-year-old Beverly Toso was driving in the wrong lane in a construction area and drove off the bridge which is being replaced. Her vehicle was mostly submerged in Lake Lakota….

Tickets To See President Donald Trump In Fargo Now Available

You can register for two free tickets for the June 27th rally At Scheels Arena

June 17, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Tickets to see President Donald Trump when he comes to Fargo on Wednesday, June 27 are now available. You can register for two free tickets here on the president’s campaign website. All tickets are on a first come first serve basis. The president will speak at Scheels Arena at 7 p.m. on the 27th. Doors will open…

Oldest Living Person with Rare Disease Gives Hope To Four-Year-Old

Wendy Nelson meets three-year-old Paetyn Harpstead, who also has ataxia telangiectasia

June 17, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — For 44 years, Wendy Nelson has battled ataxia telangiectasia (A-T), an illness that affects only 500 people across the country. Wendy has also survived breast cancer, and her strength provides hope to her family, including Pam Digby. “It’s very inspirational for the parents. If you’re a young parent in your twenties and you’ve just been told that…

Fargo Craft Beer Week Wraps Up With “Under Brew Skies”

People could get samples from breweries across the area

June 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Craft Beer Week wrapped up with “Under Brew Skies,” where people got to sample beers from almost two dozen breweries. About 500 people showed up to the event, which also served as a fundraiser for the North Dakota Brewers Guild. The week featured deals at local breweries and a passport stamp after each visit. “We want a…

Red Raven Expresso Parlor Raising Funds to Help With Maintenance

They will have a variety of benefit events

June 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Red Raven Expresso Parlor on Main Street is raising money to help with the cost of maintaining their building. Red Raven is a multi–purpose space for artists and musicians, but they also have a café. With benefits like concerts and silent auctions happening coming up, they are hoping the community will lend a helping hand. The parlor has…

Runners Brave the Elements to Compete in “Insane Inflatable 5K”

Runners bounced, jumped, and slid down inflatable obstacles across Red River Valley Fairgrounds

June 16, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Despite the heavy rains this morning, hundreds of people laced up their sneakers to take part in a different kind of 5K. The Insane Inflatable 5K incorporates many types of inflatable obstacles on which people had to climb, dodge, and slide. People were lining up outside the Red River Valley Fairgrounds hours before the race, but a…

The New Scoop in Fargo: Kone’s Kreamery Opens with New Gelato Styles

The creamery hand crafts multiple different flavors of gelato

June 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For as long as she can remember, Vena Pham has been fascinated with ice cream. “I have a sweet tooth, first of all, I love desserts, so I have always been an ice cream person, and everywhere I travel, I always want to eat ice cream,” said Pham. After moving to Fargo ten years ago, she decided to…

Study Finds Vaccinations Keep Communities Safe

Low immunization rates leads to higher risk of disease

June 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Experts say getting vaccinated can not only protect you from infectious diseases, but it can also protect people who aren’t able to get vaccines. One new study looks at how opting out of vaccines puts entire communities at risk. States like North Dakota and Minnesota have exemptions if parents don’t want to vaccinate their kids. Researchers say the…

US House Nominee Kelly Armstrong Makes Campaign Stop in West Fargo

The Republican nominee heads to Valley City tomorrow for the "Rally in the Valley"

June 15, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Just days after winning the GOP nomination for North Dakota’s seat in the US House of Representatives, Kelly Armstrong makes a quick campaign stop in West Fargo. Armstrong was the featured speaker at the Republican Roundup in West Fargo. Tonight’s event is one of a few GOP events taking place this weekend, all leading up to the…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Celebrates National Flip Flop Day

They're raising money to send a child to Camp Sunshine

June 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — To celebrate National Flip Flop Day, Tropical Smoothie Café gave out free drinks. They’re raising money for a child in Fargo to go to Camp Sunshine with their family. Camp Sunshine is in Maine and is designed for children with life–threatening illnesses. At mid–afternoon, Tropical Smoothie Café on 13th Avenue already sold over 250 smoothies. “It’s great and…