FARGO, N.D. — Several downtown businesses got a pleasant surprise when a local neighbor showed up with donuts. Jesse Engen made a spur of the moment decision to get donuts from Sandy’s and bring them to five random businesses. Engen says the store owners and managers were really happy when they got the treats. The “Donuts for Downtown” idea was a…
FARGO, N.D. — Gamers at Section 9 Cyber Café held a 12–hour gaming fundraiser, which raises money for the Red River Valley Asperger–Autism Network. Gamers earn coins when they play, and those are exchanged as donations for charity. One gamer says he feels a personal connection to the cause, because he has a family member with autism. “Whether you have a…
FARGO, N.D. — Getting home appliances just got a little easier with a Sears Appliance shop opening inside the Kmart in Fargo. There are all sorts of things for your home, from refrigerators to washers to mattresses. Kmart has been reworking the layout of the store since the beginning of the year, and the appliances came in about two months ago….
FARGO, N.D. — The American Legion continued its hundredth anniversary conference in Fargo by hosting a carnival. People got in for free, and many kids could take part in several activities like the dunk tank, bouncy houses, and mini golf. The North Dakota State Band also performed, and the carnival turned into a dance party with the band Post Traumatic Funk…
FARGO, N.D. — When visiting with veterans at the American Legion Convention in Fargo, U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) was quick to complement their work in helping those who serve. “I don’t think that we would have as robust of veterans services if it weren’t for the American Legion, if it weren’t for the VFW, if it weren’t for the AM…
How young is too young to find out that there is cruelty, and bullying, in the world? That’s the question facing the parents of a little girl from East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Willow Gauthier isn’t quite two, and she’s getting ready to be a big sister soon. And while those are things that would make most parents overjoyed, her parents,…
FARGO, N.D. — Just like the roads cyclists ride on, their safety is a two–way street. “As a bicyclist, you should be obeying the same rules and acting in the same predictable manner that motorists are in the roadways,” said Tom Smith, with the Great Northern Bicycle Company. That includes obeying stop signs, traffic lights and using your arms as…
SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION, N.D. — Over the course of ten months, two women were murdered on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Since crimes on reservations fall under federal jurisdiction, U.S. Attorney Christopher Myers formally filed charges against those allegedly involved in the murders. “A great deal of time and effort is put forth everyday by agents and prosecutors to ensure that those…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–The World’s Largest Swim Lesson is happening in pools across the world. Swim facilities in twenty countries on five continents are working to prevent one of the most preventable causes of death, drowning. This lesson at Hulbert Aquatic Center is aimed at teaching children how to swim and more importantly, to prevent drowning. “We’re kind of raising awareness…
FARGO, N.D. – Eat lunch and support a family while you’re doing it! All seven Hornbacher’s locations participated in the 11th annual “Hornbacher’s Gobble it Up for United Way $5 Lunch.” With each suggested five dollar donation, people received a turkey sandwich, chips, beverage, and a frozen treat. Money from the event goes toward United Way–Cass Clay to help support…
