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“Down Home,” a Non-Profit, Reveals New Home to Fargo Family

They took time to personalize the space as well

FARGO, N.D. — It’s a new chapter for one family who’s been trying to get back on their feet after experiencing homelessness. Shawntay Turner and her son had been going from shelter to shelter for some time, but they stepped foot in a home they can now call their own. “It’s unbelievable. I still can’t believe it,” Turner said. The space…

NDSU Fan Decorates Trailer Walls with Signatures of Bison Greats

Kent Ness has been gathering the signatures for the last few years

FARGO, N.D. — Many NDSU fans are passionate about the green and gold, but Kent Ness’s love for the Bison goes beyond the gridiron. “I’m an old Bison. I ran track for them here, so I’ve been coming here since even when I was younger, my dad brought us to games, so I’ve been a Bison fan as long as…

F-M Science Alliance Gives Kids Hands-On Activities at Red River Market

There was t-rex foot puzzle, a fossil dig, and chemistry lab

FARGO, N.D. — The farmer’s market isn’t just about food; there’s also opportunities for kids to expand their knowledge. The F–M Science Alliance had a booth where kids could play while also doing some hands–on learning. There was a T–rex foot puzzle, a fossil dig, and a chemistry lab where they could make a colorful slimy substance. Those with the Science…

Minnesota State Patrol Officers Encourage Safe Driving during Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend one of the deadliest on the roads

MOORHEAD, Minn. — In the last five years, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety says that there are more DWI arrests per hour during Labor Day Weekend than St. Patrick’s Day, the Fourth of July, and New Year’s Eve. “With more people traveling out there, there is a potential for more crashes and things like that, and statistically speaking, we do…

NDSU Bookstore Offers Special Deals on Bison Gear Ahead of Football Game

They have new designs on clothes, accessories, and more

FARGO, N.D. — Back to school also means the start of football season, and many fans are stocking up on Bison gear. “I come from a very small school, so we all get really pumped for the football games, so it’s really nice to be at a school that has a ton of school spirit,”  Madison Floden, a freshman, said. At…

Marcus Theatres Offers Special Deals for Labor Day Weekend

They'll be showing classics like "Jaws" and "Goonies"

FARGO, N.D. — If you plan to stay in town for Labor Day weekend, why not take a trip to the movies and escape real life for a bit? Marcus Theatres is offering a special deal where they’re showing classic movies like “Jaws” and “Goonies” for $5. There are also movie passports for $20. Those let you watch four movies on…

Herberger’s Website Says It’s Coming Back

Just this week Herberger's at West Acres and in Moorhead's Center Mall both closed their doors.

FARGO, ND — According to the Herberger’s website the department store chain may be making a comeback. Just this week Herberger’s at West Acres and in Moorhead’s Center Mall both closed their doors. According to an article in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel online, Bon-Ton Stores Inc., the more than century-old department store chain that declared bankruptcy in February and shut its…

Man Injured After Fight In Fargo

Two men came into M&H saying they saw 44-year-old Trika Hamilton use a blunt object to attack a man near the train tracks on the 1500 block of Main Avenue.

FARGO, ND — A man was injured and a woman was arrested after an assault on Main Avenue in Fargo. Two men came into M&H saying they saw 44-year-old Trika Hamilton use a blunt object to attack a man near the train tracks on the 1500 block of Main Avenue. Fargo Police were notified around 12:35 this afternoon, and arrested…

LIVE: Tow to Go for Labor Day Weekend

Get home in one piece with the help of AAA.

Travel experts are bracing themselves for a busy weekend out on the roads this Labor Day. The unofficial end of summer combined with predictions of pleasant weather, the return of students for the new semester, the beginning of tailgating, a three-day weekend, and an expected dip in gas prices means travelers are likely to be out on the roads in…

LIVE: Out of the Darkness

13 years of raising awareness and saving lives.

It’s something we don’t like to talk about, but silence, when it comes to suicide, can be deadly. And every year, right here in the metro, there’s a safe and supportive place to talk about it for families who have been touched by the tragedy of suicide. It’s called the Fargo/Moorhead Out of the Darkness Community Walk, and it was…