Moorhead

National Guard Shows the Community Some Fun with Paintball and Pizza

Participants played some intense paintball and got to ride around on some go–karts

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Army National Guard gives the community a chance to get more involved in their program. They hosted a free paintball and pizza event at the Moorhead army for anyone 16 and older. Participants played some intense paintball, got to ride around on some go–karts with drunk goggles and enjoyed a pizza lunch. The group is trying…

Pride Community Collective Prepares for F-M Pride Week

Organization will bring transgender veterans in opposition of President Trump's transgender military ban

FARGO, N.D. — F-M Pride Week organizers said they are almost ready to kick off their big event in downtown Fargo and with the recent political climate, they said the celebration couldn’t come at a better time. Rainbow flags decorate Broadway, but something else will catch your eye: the transgender flag. “Trans individuals have felt a sense of heightened fear,” said…

Concordia College Studies Human Impact on Minnesota’s Lakes

With climate change, the spread of aquatic invasive species and agriculture, people may see more issues on their lakes

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Whether you are taking a boat out on the water, jumping in for a swim or enjoying a backyard of nature, hundreds of lakes throughout Minnesota are available to the community. “While it’s important everywhere, in Minnesota it really is foundational to the very structure of who we are here,” said Michelle Marko, an associate professor of…

Local Brewery Serves Peanut Butter and Jelly for a Good Cause

PB&J School Lunch Fundraiser was held to support the Moorhead Public School District

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Junkyard Brewery had one option on the menu for lunch… peanut butter and jelly. For some, peanut butter and jelly was the go-to lunch as a child.  Now grownups are taking a trip down memory lane with their own version of the culinary classic. Adults and kids flocked to Junkyard Brewery for the PB&J School Lunch Fundraiser….

Budweiser Celebrates Barley Growers in Midwest Region

A day full of festivities highlights Anheuser-Busch's appreciation for Minnesota and North Dakota growers

It’s the “King of Beers.” But Budweiser wouldn’t have that title if not for all the North Dakota and Minnesota barley growers that make its beer possible. So, they created Grower Days 2017. “This is my first time being at one of these and we haven’t seen everything yet but there’s crop tours we’re going to be going on so…

PB&J Fundraiser to Stop Hunger in Moorhead Schools

A PB&J Fundraiser Will be Held at Junkyard Brewing Company to Support Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation's Food for Thought Program

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead Area Public School parent and Junkyard Brewery have paired up to try to help end hunger at Moorhead schools through peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. On Saturday, July 22, Junkyard Brewing Company will be hosting a PB&J cook off from 12–4pm. Community members are encouraged to come out to this free will donation fundraiser to support the…

Pushsave Makes Coupon Books Mobile

The customized book is helping local youth organizations raise money

FARGO, ND — A customized mobile coupon book is helping local youth organizations raise money. The metro has 80 to 90 merchants on the Pushsave coupon list and Maxwell’s Restaurant & Bar in West Fargo was recently added. The “do good” philosophy reflects the goal of both Maxwell’s and Pushsave. The days of carrying around paper coupons are gone and…

Minnesota Judge To Hear Diversion Arguments Tuesday

Could Decide To Halt Construction of F-M Diversion

Both sides in the legal battle over the Red River diversion could get some clarity soon. A federal judge in Minnesota will hear arguments Tuesday on whether construction of the project should be halted until developers receive the necessary permits from the Minnesota DNR. The 36-mile channel is envisioned as the solution to the frequent flooding threat to Fargo-Moorhead. But…

Gooseberry Park 5K Brings Awareness to Stillbirth Prevention

Families are running to create change at the fourth annual Mary–Alice 5K

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A local non–profit is showing people in the metro how prevention exists for stillbirth.  They feel the most important step is educating the community. People from the Valley are coming together to melt away the stigma associated with pregnancy loss. “This is a really great place for families to come and have some fun in honor of…