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Local Artists Team Up to Enhance Fergus Falls Through Art and Play

The "Year of Play" has put on several initiatives to foster creative learning

July 21, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Local artists are doing their part to foster creativity in Fergus Falls through the encouragement of art and play in the community. Fergus Falls artists Jake Krohn and Molly Johnston have a vision for the city’s the future. As part of the “Year of Play” initiative, their team looks to captivate the community through projects involving…

Dave’s Classics Holds Annual Car Show

They have over a hundred cars on display

July 21, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Dave’s Classics held a classic car show and the lot was packed end to end with unique cars. There were prizes and giveaways at the event, and over 200 people showed up. They have over a hundred cars on display– plenty of variety for anyone who appreciates a classic ride. “As far as classics, we’re also trying to…

Homeward Animal Shelter Holds Pet Adoption Event

They say they have many more cats than dogs

July 21, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s never a bad time to have a furry friend in your life, and Homeward Animal Shelter needs your help to give pets a loving home. Homeward held a pet adoption event at Hornbacher’s in Moorhead to teach people what they need to know about the adoption process. They usually have around 10 dogs available, along with dozens…

Fergus Falls Mowing Club Goes Around City to Beautify Lawns

The club donates lawn mowers and finds out about lawns through referrals

July 21, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Volunteers came together in Fergus Falls to mow some lawns and make a difference in their community. The Fergus Falls Mowing Club started this summer as a way for people to break out their lawn mowers in order to enhance their neighbors’ lawns. One way the club is making more of a difference was through its first…

Longtime Vendors Cherish Bonds Made at Fergus Falls Farmers Market

The market has been going on for each of the last seven summers

July 21, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — People in Fergus Falls had the chance to find some healthy snacks and mingle with vendors from the community. For seven years, the Fergus Falls Farmers Market has been a spot where people can socialize and indulge in local goods. Some of the goods for sale were jams, beans, cucumbers, and furnishings like miniature wooden benches. Lynn…

Heavy Rain Does Not Dampen the Fun at West Otter Tail County Fair

Despite some cancellations, the fair keeps trudging on

July 20, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — In her 10 years of taking part in the West Otter Tail County Fair, Marie Tysdal has never seen rain take such a toll on the celebration. “It made a mess out of our parking lots. Our parking lots are all grass–based, and they’re a mess right now because of cars trying to get out, cars trying…

Jeremiah Program Receives Grant from Microsoft TechSpark

The grant will give single mothers the resources they need to succeed in the classroom

July 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Jeremiah Program received a $10,000 check from Microsoft, which will help pay for resources mothers can use in the classroom. The Jeremiah Program helps lift single mothers out of poverty. “You pretty much can’t go to college successfully today without having a computer and access to software to support you in your classes, so they have provided…

Miss Pre-Teen West Fargo Makes Lemonade to Raise Awareness for Epilepsy

Olivia Allen has battled epilepsy since 2009

July 20, 2018

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REILE’S ACRES, N.D. — Miss Pre–Teen West Fargo did her part to help others battling epilepsy by starting up a lemonade stand. Olivia Allen has battled epilepsy since 2009, and decided to make some lemonade to support the Epilepsy Foundation. Dozens of kids around the neighborhood stopped by the stand to get some lemonade and donate to help her cause. Allen…

United Blood Services’ Annual Blood Drive Wraps Up

They saw 387 donors throughout the week

July 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Many lives will be saved thanks to people who donated blood at this week’s Save Our Summer event. 387 people gave blood at United Blood Services’ annual drive at West Acres Mall. Organizers say the need for blood is greater in the summer because of different cases involving accidents and travel. They also say a common misconception is…

ND State AG Wants Feds To Pay For DAPL Protest Costs

Stenehjem says the federal government was negligent for allowing the protest to take place on land that's managed by the Corps of Engineers.

July 20, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has filed a multi-million dollar claim against the Army Corps of Engineers to recover the costs associated with the 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline Protest. Stenehjem says the federal government was negligent for allowing the protest to take place on land that’s managed by the Corps of Engineers. “I think that…