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Boys and Girls Club of Red River Valley Reveals Completed Renovation Project

The Club was award a $50,000 Renovation Across the Nation Grant from Lowe's Home Improvement

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Every year, Lowe’s Home Improvement chooses one Boys and Girls club in each state to receive a $50,000 Renovation Across the Nation grant to make improvements in their facility. This year, the Club of the Red River Valley was the chosen one from North Dakota. “With the commitment to kids and youth, we enthusiastically accepted,” CEO Robin Nelson…

Seven-Year-Old “Mighty” Myles Gets Honor Award While Battling Cancer

He was diagnosed when he was three

May 28, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Try to measure bravery. “He just keeps on going no matter how hard or difficult it is and that’s what our police officers do,” said Nikki Anderson, Aurora Elementary School counselor. You’ll find 7-year-old Myles Allen is one of the mightiest. “We found a hero right here at Aurora Elementary,” said West Fargo police chief Heith Janke….

Sen. Hoeven Meets With Producers Affected by Tariffs to Discuss Agriculture Assistance Plan

The $16 Billion plan has three elements

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Many farmers across the country are hurting because of the trade war. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven met with producers to discuss an agriculture assistance program. “We’ve lost so much income because of the decline in the markets, and it’s just been really difficult and a challenge for everyone in the cattle industry,” Shelly Ziesch, a cattle rancher from…

High School Hockey Players “Stick it to Cancer” in Annual Fundraiser

The Fargo North Hockey team presented a check to Lend A Hand Up on behalf of five local teams "Stick it to Cancer" Fundraiser

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Local High school hockey players did their part to “Stick it” to cancer this year with the annual fundraiser. The Fargo North boys hockey team presented a check to Lend a Hand Up, totaling $38,007.96. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised goes to help local families dealing with cancer or other life threatening injuries. The money was…

Entrepreneurs from Around Country Coming to Fargo for Drone Focus Conference

The conference starts at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Drone leaders and entrepreneurs from around the country will be in Fargo tomorrow for Emerging Prairie’s 5th Annual Drone Conference. Emerging Prairie says with the drone industry growing so fast, it’s important to help entrepreneurs understand the rapidly changing trends. The organization says drones have become popular to use in the agriculture industry and search and rescue missions….

Centennial Elementary Second Graders Go “Camping” Inside

They do activities like camp bingo and a scavenger hunt

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Second graders at Centennial Elementary in Fargo are going camping… without the heat, bugs and sweat. Dozens of students at Camp Skeeter do activities in the classroom like camp bingo, stories, writing, crafts and a scavenger hunt. They also eat snacks like trail mix and s’mores. One teacher says the two–day camp leaves kids with memories that will…

Fargo Park District is Planting 78,000 Flowers for Summer

For the next few weeks we will see people fixing up flower beds and hanging plants in the downtown area, parks, golf courses and more

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D– Fargo Park District is getting ready for summer by planting more than 78,000 flowers in popular places. For the next few weeks we will see people fixing up flower beds and hanging plants in the downtown area, parks, golf courses and more. The community can enjoy the stunning work the Park District puts into making the area look…

Grand Forks Man Could Be Charged After Pedestrian Fatality In April

Tyson Sewell is accused of hitting and killing 65-year-old David Hagen on Gateway Drive

May 28, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The State’s Attorney’s Office in Grand Forks is deciding whether to charge a man in a pedestrian fatality. Investigators forwarded possible charges of driving with a revoked license and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death against 40-year-old Tyson Sewell. He is accused of hitting and killing 65-year-old David Hagen on Gateway Drive on the…

Fargo-Moorhead Remembers Veterans Who Never Returned Home After the War

West Fargo, Dilworth and Harwood also held ceremonies this Memorial Day

May 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo–Moorhead is remembering all those who have died while serving our country. A soldier may put on their uniform and head into combat. “Well it’s nerve wracking. You’re always worried about who’s going to be next. Is it you,” said Joe Wallevand, who served in Vietnam. But they aren’t the only ones feeling the stress of a war….

Man Arrested After Jumping Into Sheyenne River

35-year-old Mathew Walsh fled before deputies responded to a call in rural Mapleton

May 27, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Police arrest a man after he jumped in the Sheyenne River following an alleged domestic incident. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Mathew Walsh fled before deputies responded to a call in rural Mapleton around 3:00 this afternoon. He then took off from West Fargo Police and crashed his motorcycle near the Sheyenne. He jumped…