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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Vanya

Vanya could be just the cat for ya.

She’s a cat who’s full of surprises — a litter of them, as a matter of fact. The tiny, two-year-old tortoiseshell arrived at Diamond in the Ruff rescue and brought quite a bit of company with her, delivering a litter of kittens just two weeks after workers there brought her in. She suffered through some health issues shortly after becoming…

Grantley Johnson to Celebrate 7th Birthday as He Battles Cancer for the Second Time

He was first diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia last year

FARGO, N.D. –In October, we brought you the story of Grantley Johnson, a six-year-old who battled leukemia. He’s celebrating his seventh birthday on July 11. He loves sports and superheroes, and just like those superheroes, he’s quite a warrior. Grantley was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in April of last year. He beat it once, but unfortunately now…

With Rain Comes More Skeeters

FARGO, N.D. – The weather is not the only thing that’s been bugging people around the Red River Valley. With all the rainfall pouring onto the region there’s a jump in the mosquito population. That’s why Cass County Vector Control is doubling up on its workload to combat these pests with over 42,000 pounds of larvae control products. But the…

A New Brewery in Downtown Fargo Will Offer 12 Original Brews

Drumconrath, which used to be located in Mapleton, North Dakota, held their grand opening to showcase their original beers

DOWNTOWN FARGO, N.D.– A new brewery has moved to the downtown Fargo area. Drumconrath, which used to be located in Mapleton, North Dakota, held their grand opening to showcase their original beers. They wanted to move to Fargo to expand their reach. They are now housed in the old Drekker brewing building on first avenue north. The owner, Sam, says…

Cherries for Charity Fundraiser Begins at Local Hornbacher’s

The Proceeds Benefit Women in Need at YWCA Cass Clay and Rape and Abuse Crisis Center

FARGO-MOORHEAD — Hornbacher’s is doing more than just providing your groceries. For the next week, all eight locations in Fargo and Moorhead are hosting the 37th annual Cherries for Charity fundraiser. For every pound of cherries sold, Hornbacher’s and the Fargo-Moorhead Cosmopolitan Club will donate 25 cents to the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center and YWCA Cass Clay. “The collaborative…

USDA Stops Funding for Annual Honey Bee Colonies Report

The report gives researchers baseline data on health trends

FARGO, N.D. –The USDA has stopped funding for its annual Honey Bee Colonies report, a move that a local expert says is concerning. The report gives researchers baseline data on health trends in the honeybee population. That is important because bees help pollinate a third of the crops we eat. “We do have reason to be concerned for this because…

Woman Involved In Jamaican Lottery Scam Is Sentenced To Prison

At least 90 Americans lost over $5.7 million in the scheme which funneled money between the U.S. and Jamaica

FARGO, ND — It’s sentencing day for a Rhode Island woman convicted in North Dakota as part of a major lottery fraud. Judge Daniel Hovland sentenced Melinda Bulgin of Providence to four years in prison and restitution of around $330,000. At least 90 Americans lost over $5.7 million in the scheme which funneled money between the U.S. and Jamaica. The…

People In Grand Forks Asked To Check Their Property For Missing Man

Fernando Balboa was last seen at his home on Saturday

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are asking people to check their property, garages, sheds and more to try and find a missing man. Fernando Balboa was last seen at his home on Saturday. Police believe it’s possible he may have sought shelter somewhere to get out of the elements. They say the 55-year-old Balboa needs medication every…