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Kids Learn To Skate with Santa and Mrs. Claus

The two traveled all the way from the North Pole to ice skate with kids and families at the Moorhead Sports Center

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Santa and Mrs. Claus are great at spreading holiday cheer and delivering gifts but did you know they are also talented on the ice? That’s right! The two traveled all the way from the North Pole to ice skate with kids and families at the Moorhead Sports Center. The rink was filled with cheerful holiday music and…

Lab Fire at NDSU Closes Science Building for the Weekend

On Saturday night, Fargo firefighters put out a fire in a science lab where several chemicals were found

  FARGO, ND — A lab fire on the NDSU campus has closed Dunbar Hall for the rest of the weekend. On Saturday night, Fargo firefighters put out a fire in a science lab where several chemicals were found. The department’s hazardous materials team verified the chemicals found were not hazardous. There was significant fire damage in the lab and…

Moorhead Center Mall Holds First Toys, Collectibles and Curiosities Sale

records, jewelry, pez dispensers and books were all available at a low cost

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People lined the halls of Moorhead Center Mall with toys, collectibles and all kinds of things you might be curious enough about to buy. Records, jewelry and books were just a few things available at a low cost. Mark Wiesner is one vendor who was selling hand drawn Christmas cards and comic books he created. He says he…

F-M Homeless Coalition Helps Others Break Out of the Cycles of Poverty

some say talking about homelessness can debunk myths, help create a better solution

FARGO, N.D. — The F-M Homeless Coalition and the American Association of University Women tried to figure out different ways they can help to break the cycles of poverty. They are trying at a systemic level to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring across Fargo-Moorhead. One of the main problems they addressed was that more than 63 percent of Americans do…

Fargo Police Creates Closer Bond With Community at Cocoa With a Cop

this was the third year that officers hosted the event

FARGO, N.D. — The relationship between law enforcement and the community they serve is a two way street, and something as simple as a cup of cocoa is helping strengthen both ends of that bond in Fargo. Police are hoping to show they’re here to help, and some local residents are making sure officers know they too have support, especially in…

A Community in Mourning: Three Children Left Behind After Apparent Murder-Suicide in Fergus Falls

sarah and ryan cheshire left behind three children

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The Fergus Falls community is in mourning after the apparent murder-suicide of attorneys Ryan and Sarah Cheshire, a recently divorced couple. Three children have been left without their parents. People in Fergus Falls say there’s been a change in the atmosphere since Wednesday night. “Like a major cloud came over the town. It’s extremely sad, unexpected, shocking,”…

St. Paul Woman Attacked by Police K9 While Taking Out Her Trash

We warn you, the video may not be suitable for some viewers

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A woman is suing the St. Paul Police Department after she was bit by a K9 officer while taking out her trash. We warn you, the video may not be suitable for some viewers. The attorney for Desiree Collins says she was at the dumpster behind her home throwing out the trash when the dog attacked….

Three Arrested After Meth Lab Bust in East Grand Forks

Officers with the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force busted a suspected meth lab on the 900 block of 20th Street Northwest

  EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Three people have been arrested after a meth lab bust in East Grand Forks. James Sackett, Sonya Barbieur and Joshua Roudebrush are facing charges of felony meth manufacturing. Officers with the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force busted a suspected meth lab on the 900 block of 20th Street Northwest. All three have previous…

Fire Damages Fargo’s River City Church

A plumber working in a bathroom noticed a fire and put it out

FARGO, ND — Fire causes thousands of dollars in damage to a Fargo church. Firefighters responded to the River City Church at 323 Main Avenue at about 9:15 a.m. A plumber working in a bathroom noticed a fire and put it out. He then realized the fire was in the wall and called 911. The fire was contained to the…

Gov. Dayton Under Pressure Over Choice to Fill Al Franken’s Vacant Senate Seat

Schumer says the party wants more than a placeholder in the seat

  ST. PAUL, Minn. — With the resignation of Al Franken, Democratic leaders may be putting some pressure on Gov. Dayton for his pick for a replacement. Governor Dayton initially planned to name Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith to Franken’s seat, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer may be asking Dayton to pick someone who will run in the 2018 special…