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Community Art Project Creates More than Just a Mosaic for Churches United

They didn't see identity during this project nor did they reflect on homeless versus not homeless

March 18, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Churches United was looking for a way to bring their chapel to life, giving residents more of a reason to use the space for personal use. Their unique project connected volunteers around the valley with homeless people in our community. “People I think are not using the chapel because it’s so dull in there and I think…

F-M Crusaders Bike Show Gets Motorcycle Buffs Ready for Season

This is the 43rd year the bike show was put on

March 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Bikers from all around the Metro are itching to get back on their motorcycles. It’s why you could find many of them at the F–M Crusaders 43rd Annual Bike Show this weekend. Some bikers say it’s not uncommon for people to give them the cold shoulder because they perceive them as scary. “It’s a stereotype that gets old….

NDSU Choir Brings their Talent Back Home

More than 80 students are a part of the choir and have been preparing for their spring break tour for months

March 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The NDSU Choir has spent its spring break traveling around the region to perform. But now, they are back on their home turf, singing for their friends and family one last time. More than 80 students are a part of the choir and have been preparing for their spring break tour for months. The director of the…

Fire Displaces People From Six Townhome Units

It started in the garage and got into an attic space of one apartment

March 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A garage fire has displaced people from six units at a townhouse complex off of south University Drive in Fargo. Damage is estimated to be about $150,000. By the time Fargo Fire got to the scene, the fire was spreading from the garage into one of the attic space of one of the townhomes. Fire crews were able…

Police Arrest Intoxicated Man After Slow Speed Pursuit

The Man Refused To Stop After Driving The Wrong-Way

March 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks officers tried to stop a man driving the wrong-way down Gateway Drive. But they say 67-year-old Darrell Azure refused to stop and a set off a slow speed pursuit for about 10 blocks. It happened around 8 o’clock last night. Azure eventually stopped and was taken into custody for fleeing, DUI and driving under…

Man Crashes Into Parked Vehicles And Concrete Wall In Parking Ramp

Isaac Tafelmeyer Arrested For DUI

March 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks man was arrested for drunk driving after crashing into two parked vehicles and a concrete wall in a parking ramp. Police say 23-year-old Isaac Tafelmeyer was leaving the Central Parking Ramp on 4th Street and 1st Avenue North when the crash happened. They say he caused extensive damage to the wall of the…

Former Vice President Biden Speaks at Democratic Convention

He supported Heidi Heitkamp as she runs for re-election

March 18, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The North Dakota Democratic Convention convened for the past two days. Nominations were made for various offices on the local and national levels. Former Vice President Joe Biden was the keynote speaker at the event. He supported Heidi Heitkamp as she secured her endorsement to keep her current seat in the Senate. “It takes courage to reach…

Thousands Flock to Downtown Fargo for Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 22nd annual parade included several floats and appearances by Fargo Police and Fire Departments

March 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With bagpipes flaring, children scrambling for candy, and vast displays of green, orange, and white around town, the Fargo–Moorhead St. Patrick’s Day Parade gives people a chance to celebrate Irish heritage. “I’m enjoying it, the weather is beautiful and the crowd is tremendous, I’m loving it. We just moved here just a few months ago from Thief River…

Democratic Convention Nominates Heitkamp for U.S. Senate

She has held her seat since 2013

March 17, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Heidi Heitkamp has secured the Democratic Party’s endorsement for U.S. Senate. She beat opponent Dustin Peyer in a landslide, earning almost 500 delegate votes. Heitkamp has held her Senate seat since 2013. She highlighted several bills she’s sponsored during her time in the Senate, from the farm bill to an anti–LGBT discrimination bill and a bill to…

MSUM Brings Awareness to Different Cultures with “Celebration of Nations”

MSUM currently has 360 international students spread out across 47 countries

March 17, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Several students at Minnesota State University, Moorhead (MSUM) learned new things about various different nations and their cultures. MSUM hosted its annual Celebration of Nations to give international students a chance to teach others about their culture. The university has 360 international students spread out across 47 nations. Leaders of the MSUM International Student program believe the event…