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“Tree of Hope” Shines Brightly for Mental Health Awareness in North Dakota

One tree was lit outside West Acres, while others were lit in Jamestown and Bismarck

December 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One of the brightest symbols for mental health awareness in the metro lights up in the sky for the first time this winter. The Tree of Hope is an initiative spearheaded by two groups, including Mental Health America of North Dakota, to help erase the stigma for mental health issues in North Dakota. Republican State Senator Judy Lee…

Fargo’s Old City Hall Building Will Take Six Weeks to Demolish

Demolition starts Dec. 10

December 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo’s old city hall was built in 1955, but after serving the community for all these years, it’s time to say goodbye to the building. Pretty soon, all the concrete, copper and steel won’t be Fargo’s old city hall anymore, but it will be spread throughout the area. “All that will be reclaimed,” said Terry Stroh, with TL…

Red River Valley SWAT Team Collecting Data on Breaching Techniques at Old Fargo City Hall

They will be doing it from Dec. 5-6

December 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — If you hear some loud noises coming from the old Fargo City Hall building over the next two days, there’s no need to worry. That’s the Red River Valley SWAT Team using the building to train its officers. The team is using the space for explosive breaching techniques since the city hall is set for demolition Monday….

ND Named Best State For Drivers, MN Comes in at #4

December 5, 2018

Site Staff,

We may complain about traffic every once in a while, but it’s not as bad as we think it is. Personal finance website BankRate.com names North Dakota the best state for drivers and Minnesota is fourth. North Dakota has a lower fatality and car theft rates than the national average. It also has lower gas prices, repair and maintenance costs….

Man Arrested For Reckless Endangerment After Allegedly Trying to “Bait” Officers and “Displaying Unfriendly Hand Gestures”

December 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – A man has been arrested following multiple attempted traffic stops of a stolen vehicle. Fargo Police say around 4:30 Wednesday morning officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle and the driver fled. Five hours later, the car was found at 15th Avenue South and 42nd Street South. The driver fled again. Officers continued to watch the car…

State Funeral For President George H.W. Bush

The ceremony late Wednesday morning will cap three days of remembrance by dignitaries and ordinary citizens alike.

December 5, 2018

Site Staff,

Washington, DC — Washington is bidding its final farewell to former President George H.W. Bush, his funeral at Washington National Cathedral drawing world envoys, the four remaining ex-presidents, and President Donald Trump. The ceremony late Wednesday morning will cap three days of remembrance by dignitaries and ordinary citizens alike. The Republican president oversaw the post-Cold War transition and led a…

Garth Brooks Announces Minnesota Concert In May

The singer/songwriter will perform at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 4.

December 5, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Garth is coming back. Garth Brooks announced this morning he will return to Minnesota. The singer/songwriter will perform at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 4. It’s part of his North American stadium tour kicking off in March. The first two stop in St. Louis and Glendale, Arizona are both sold out. Tickets for the…

“It’s such a wonderful place to work” Public Gets Introduced to New Fargo City Hall

December 4, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo is celebrating its fifth city hall since the city was founded in 1871. A community open house was held Tuesday to show off the new heart of city government in downtown Fargo as a sort of official grand opening. Let the celebration begin on the nearly $30 million building that every person who calls…

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity “Dakota Blitz 3:10” Project Will Build Three Homes in Ten Days

The project will start in 2019

December 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity plans to build four homes in 2019, but three of them will go up within 10 days. It’s part of the organization’s Dakota Blitz 3:10 project. Those three homes are going up in West Fargo. A separate and fourth house will be built in Moorhead. People with Habitat for Humanity say it’s an…

Mental Health Counselors Now On-Site at Six Rural School Districts Across ND

It's thanks to the United Way of Cass-Clay, the Burgum Foundation and the school districts

December 4, 2018

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HUNTER, N.D. — Six rural school districts in North Dakota now have mental health experts available on their campuses to assist students. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how the partnership between United Way of Cass-Clay, the Burgum Foundation and the school districts will make a difference. The expansion of mental health services is meant to accomplish two goals: increase access to…