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Exhibit Shows Social Justice Experiences Through Artwork

But the artwork at the Human Rights Exhibit at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Fargo goes beyond that

February 25, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Over the last few months, the North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival has given artists a platform to share the stories behind their pieces. People in the community are learning about their opinions, struggles and experiences through artwork. “They’re putting their view and it’s filtering through their mind and their experiences and it’s coming out…

United Way is Teaching the Community About Mental Health Awareness

They are opening up a public panel for the community to learn more about the traumatic experiences children are living with

February 25, 2018

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FARGO, ND — United Way of Cass Clay is looking for ways to invest dollars to improve resources for students with mental health issues. They are opening up a public panel for the community to learn more about the traumatic experiences children are living with. The organization has two programs that focus on student mental health and are bringing in…

Valley City School District Says Threat Is Not Credible

Social media post is dated and from Valley, Alabama

February 25, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The Valley City School District says a possible threat to the high school is not a credible threat. A post circulated on social media earlier, warning parents to keep their students home from school. The school sent out an alert. After an investigation, the school was able to confirm that it was an old post that…

Fargo-Moorhead Hosts Eighth Annual ComiCon

more than 30 vendors showed up to the event this year

February 25, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Kids and adults dressed up in their best sci-fi costumes for Fargo-Moorhead’s eighth annual ComiCon. The event featured a videogame room with all kinds of older games from Pacman to newer ones like Assassin’s Creed. More than 40 artists and 30 vendors from all over the Red River Valley were there. Some even included people from places…

Building Housing The Oakes Times Destroyed By Fire

Investigation Is Underway To Determine The Cause

February 25, 2018

TJ Nelson,

OAKES, N.D. — The Oakes Times building is destroyed by fire. Fire officials responded overnight to the blaze in a building that housed the city’s weekly newspaper. The fire call at 323 Main Avenue in Oakes, North Dakota came in around 1:40 this morning. The building has been declared a total loss. It had housed The Oakes Times for the…

Former Sheriff Reaches Plea Deal To Avoid Felony Charges

Johnny Lawson Was The Former Sheriff of Wells County, North Dakota

February 25, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FESSENDEN, N.D. — A former sheriff who is facing charges for dealing drugs and bribery has agreed to plead guilty to a pair of misdemeanors. 42-year-old Johnny Lawson agreed to the deal during a hearing with District Court Judge Daniel Narum. The judge rejected an earlier plea deal calling for the former Wells County sheriff to plead guilty to a…

Congressman Cramer’s Son Hospitalized

Cramer, his wife, Kris, and family are gathered at the hospital and is asking for privacy and prayers at this time.

February 25, 2018

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says his 35-year-old son in critical condition at an intensive care unit at a Bismarck hospital. Cramer said Saturday that Isaac Cramer is suffering from “failing liver and kidneys” and was taken to Sanford Medical Center Friday night. Cramer, his wife, Kris, and family are gathered at the hospital and is asking for…

Fargo Youth Ice Fishing Derby brings Hundreds of Kids to Woodhaven Pond

The event was hosted by the Fargo Parks Districts and gave trophies to several children

February 24, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — On a very snowy Saturday, hundreds of kids and their parents set up shop on the frozen Woodhaven Pond. Digging into the water a pulling up some fish was part of the adventure. “Ice fishing is one of the great outdoor opportunities that we have in this country, especially in the great North where we can walk on…

People Gather to Make Blankets to Support Project Linus

Blankets go to children in need across Moorhead

February 24, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Dozens of people in Moorhead fired up their sewing machines to help bring warmth to children in need this winter. Project Linus is a non–profit organization that donates blankets to traumatized or at–risk children. Volunteers gathered at the Moorhead Armory to put together blankets that will touch the lives of others. The organization’s mission serves as an…

State Hockey: Blizzard, Grand Forks Central Claim Hockey Titles

Central wins second straight hockey state title.

February 24, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Grand Forks Central Knights defeated Bismarck Century 4-2 to claim their second consecutive state title in boys hockey on Saturday at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. On the girls side, the Bismarck Blizzard shutout top-seeded Fargo North-South 3-0 to claim the state title. Britta Curl scored a pair of goals for the Blizzard in the win….