The arts are a major driving force of the Red River Valley economy, and there’s no time like now to tap into that creative energy. That’s because the annual State of the Arts is coming up next month, and it’s where the art world of the region converges all in one place to stimulate ideas, share new projects, and find…
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…
Believe it or not, Moose is an Old English sheepdog. That’s right, the beloved and familiar face you remember from Barkley on Sesame Street is right in front of you, but minus about 2 pounds’ worth of ill-kept long fur, mats, mange, tangles and ticks. Moose was rescued from a situation in which the big guy didn’t ever get to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The wars may be over, but the memories live on for the veterans who fought in them. You could see it in more than 80 of them who went on this year’s honor flight to D.C. Joe Jimenez was just 20 years old when he enlisted as an Army clerk serving in Vietnam. Little did he know he…
When you think of art, chances are, you think of a painting or a sculpture. But the art we probably consume the most is created by people we hardly ever think about at all. If it wasn’t for writers, 90 percent of the TV and the movies we watch — in fact most of our modern-day entertainment wouldn’t exist at…
FARGO, ND — 88 veterans are back home from their first honor flight. It was the culmination of a two day whirlwind trip to celebrate our nation’s heroes and honor those who died serving our country. When they got back to Fargo last night, they were celebrated with hugs, kisses, plenty of thanks and even a band. Dozens of people…
It’s hard to believe, but the American Red Cross is turning 137 this year. Think about it: the volunteer-driven organization came into effect during the Civil War and is still going strong to this day right here in the Red River Valley. From coffee and blankets during a river search in winter, to hotel vouchers and clothes for families displaced…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Andy Anderson was trying to avoid dating a girl his friend wanted him to start seeing so on the day he turned 17, he decided to fix that. “I joined the Air Force. That ended that,” Anderson said. The decision Anderson made may have gotten him out of a sticky situation but it was only the…
ST. CLOUD, MN (AP)– The former superintendent of the Rocori School District has pleaded not guilty to 19 counts of indecent exposure in Stearns County. Scott Staska is accused of exposing himself at stores in St. Cloud and Waite Park between May 2017 and this past April. Staska was arrested in March and resigned from the school in April. He…
The school year is wrapping up for so many college families all across the Red River Valley, and with it a slow parade of graduation ceremonies at campuses all across the region. In honor of this incredibly stressful and exciting time of bittersweet goodbyes and new beginnings, we’re introducing you in week three of our artist series to one of…
