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Kids and Parents Go On “Jurassic Quest” For The Weekend

The exhibit offered educational lessons, dinosaur rides, shows and a petting zoo

April 15, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Kids and their parents traveled back in time this weekend to the Mesozoic era when dinosaurs once walked the earth. Jurassic Quest is a traveling, animatronic dinosaur exhibit that came to Grand Forks for the weekend. The museum is meant to be a fun way for kids to learn more about dinosaurs with their parents. In…

First Annual “Chakra Run” Raises Awareness for Domestic Violence

Over 75 runners competed in the event, including a couple that competes in 5K's in all 50 states

April 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Chakra Run is a new opportunity for runners to endure the elements and run a 5K, but for Mariah Prussia, it is more than just a race. “I’ve survived basically an abusive relationship so for me, my goal is to empower individuals, so women, men, children, to show them that you can survive a lot of different…

MSUM Students Celebrate Black Culture

A 'Black Lives Matter' banquet showcases art and performarnces

April 14, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Black Student Union at MSUM held a Black Lives Matter banquet to showcase art and performances. “After the whole Black Lives Matter thing started and became more on our campus, we wanted to do a banquet that’s more lighthearted and not so serious compared to some of the other events that we have,” said Lillie Jones, BSU…

NDSU Grad Proposing Safer Alternative to Tackle Football

In the NFL alone, there were 281 reported concussions and head injuries suffered during the 2017 season

April 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In the NFL alone, there were 281 reported concussions and head injuries suffered during the 2017 season, a 15.6% increase over a five-year span. Because of this parents are reluctant to let their kids participate in the contact sport at a young age. “We did have some concerns and we knew we weren’t alone in those concerns,”…

“Leaps and Bounds” Program Helps Kids Develop Skills

Each week focuses on a different letter of the alphabet

April 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Gigi’s Playhouse, a Down Syndrome achievement center, has a fun way to help preschool kids learn skills. Their Leaps and Bounds program focuses on a different letter from the alphabet each week. Today’s letter was “S,” so kids learned about things ranging from safety to being silly to singing songs. Kids’ siblings can also join in on the…

Twelve Native American Tribes Gather for Annual Powwow at NDSU

The theme of the 29th annual gathering is "Celebrating Life. Creating the Future."

April 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Twelve Native American tribes gathered at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse at NDSU for the 29th annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow. The theme of this year’s gathering is “Celebrating Life. Creating Our Future.” The twelve tribes hail from four different states, with some coming from Canada. Due to the cultural and spiritual aspects of the event, some view…

New Details in the Woman Who Drove her Six Adopted Children off a Cliff

Police say Jennifer Hart had a blood alcohol level of 0.10, which is over the legal limit, when killing her family

April 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — More details in the death investigation of the couple who drove their six adopted children off a cliff. Police say Jennifer Hart had a blood alcohol level of 0.10, which is over the legal limit, when killing her family. Toxicology tests also found that her wife, Sarah – and two of their adopted children had ‘a significant…

New Training Program for Addiction Recovery Coaches

Peer recovery support services can create a non-judgmental environment

April 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health put on a Recovery Coach Academy, which trains former addicts to become recovery coaches. “Because of that lived experience, we’ve been down the road, we know obstacles… we never tell people what they need to do. It’s not prescriptive. We help people make their own decisions,” said Kris Kelly of the Minnesota Recovery…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Village Receives $9,500 Donation

Gate City Bank chose the organization at random prior to Giving Hearts Day awards ceremony

April 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Giving Hearts Day was more than two months ago, but Gate City Bank keeps the giving season alive with a surprise donation to one randomly chosen nonprofit. The lucky recipient this year? Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Village “To receive an additional $9500 from Gate City Bank, we’re just so grateful and thankful to Gate City…

Fargo North High School Celebrates Fourth Annual “Relay for Life”

Cancer survivors walked a lap around the Fargo North track to kick off the ceremony

April 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — After months of preparation, Relay for Life at Fargo North High School celebrated its fourth annual celebration. The event promotes cancer awareness, and honor those who have lost their fight to cancer or are currently fighting the disease, while also donating the funds to the American Cancer Society A dozen survivors walked around the track to kick…