DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Dozens of people had the chance to enjoy locally made goods at the Lakes Area Farmers Market. Nine different vendors set up shop in Detroit Lakes to sell products like fresh–made bread, pottery, and homemade jams and rugs. Rug maker Donna Hoffman has been a part of many farmers markets in the area, and she says taking…
FARGO, N.D. — As the Fargo Moorhead RedHawks take the field in their 23rd season at Newman Outdoor Field, General Manager Matt Rau is optimistic about his squad in his first year at the helm. “I think we’re going to be a very exciting team this year. Pitching has been pretty spot–on to start the year. Look at six games, we’ve…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — CrossFit Fargo and the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation put together a ruck march to raise awareness for veteran suicides. Marchers started at the U.S.–Canada border and will finish at the North Dakota–South Dakota border. They stopped at Centennial Park in Moorhead. Each marcher carries 20 pounds of weight inside their rucksack to represent the heavy gear soldiers…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Five students at Horizon Middle School got to ride home on bikes that were gifts from Moorhead Police. “I just always wanted a bike,” Angelo Zeleon, a 6th grader, said. The Moorhead Police Athletics League took unclaimed bikes donated by the police department, and with the help of Scheels, fixed them up and provided helmets to go with…
FARGO, N.D. — Kids at Eagle Elementary wrapped up a week learning about bugs with a visit from Don Carey, or NDSU’s “Bug Man.” Carey works at NDSU’s entomology department. He brought live bugs for the kids to see, like a centipede and tarantula. Kindergartners have been learning about a new bug every day of the week by making bug crafts…
HORACE, N.D. — The Farm Rescue Foundation is set to raffle off a grain bin to help local farmers in need. The 5,000 bushel hopper bin was donated for the raffle by Envision Cooperative in Rugby. Fourteen sponsors have come together to help the Farm Rescue Foundation with the raffle, even if it means putting aside competition to help farmers in…
MILWAUKEE, WI — It’s an announcement that’s making Minnesotans bob their heads in approval. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and museum releasing limited edition Adam Thielen bobbleheads in his Minnesota State University, Mankato and Minnesota Vikings uniforms. The Detroit Lakes native played at Minnesota State -Mankato. It’s Thielen’s first bobblehead. The two officially licensed bobbleheads cost $40 each, or $75…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — It was not quite a normal day at the office for several workers across the metro. “Well, our goal is to really just get to know all of our co–workers on a personal level. We get to have fun outside of our work setting,” said Sam Callahan of Anytime Fitness. Employees from 52 companies including Goldmark, Anytime Fitness,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Imagine Uber but for groceries…You can hop on an app or on the web and order your groceries instantaneously. Well now it’s not imaginary, it’s real and happening right here in the valley. Say goodbye to long checkout lines and carrying those heavy items out of the store. “You get a joke that I’ve never had to…
FARGO, N.D. — With warm temperatures coming up, people are reminded stay safe when going outside. To avoid suffering from heat illness, people should know the symptoms and be prepared beforehand. Heat exhaustion could be happening if someone feels dizzy and lightheaded and has a rapid pulse and breathing. Signs of heat stroke include your body not sweating, loss of…
