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Longfellow Elementary Students Create Handmade Thank You Cards for Veterans

This is the seventh year where first grade students from Longfellow will personally deliver thank you cards to veterans at the VA Hospital

November 7, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Students at a Fargo elementary school are creating handmade thank–you cards for veterans at the Fargo VA Hospital. It’s been a Veterans’ Day tradition at Longfellow Elementary for years. Veterans’ Day is Saturday and the first grade students at Longfellow Elementary want to let the veterans at the VA Hospital feel appreciated. “Veterans are an important part…

How to Spruce Up Your Home This Time of the Year

Designingwomen2 In Fargo Teaches Us What To Add To Your Home To Make It Cozier

November 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The lack of sunlight and change of weather may have you feeling down but Designingwomen2 in Fargo has tips on how to bring some brightness into your home. The designers say the first thing to warming up your home is to start with adding rugs with texture and color. They also recommend using an indoor fire place…

Four Local Classrooms Receive Grants to Fund STEM Projects

Doosan-Bobcat of Fargo presented a check for $500 to fund a miniature escape room project at Liberty Middle School

November 7, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Four schools in the metro are getting grants from Doosan-Bobcat to help promote STEM projects. A seventh grade math class at Liberty Middle School was one of the four area classrooms to receive a check for $500. The award will allow the class to fund a miniature escape room project. Teachers at Liberty say that the…

West Acres Announces New Store to Fill Vacancy

"Dry Goods" will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West Acres

November 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — “Dry Goods” is coming to West Acres Mall. The Iowa-based, women’s fashion retail chain, will open its first North Dakota location next spring. Dry Goods will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West Acres. It’ll be one of several new stores coming to the mall in the next few months after several stores…

Senator Hoeven Meets with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Nominee

President Trump nominated James to the Civil Works post earlier this year

November 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Hoeven is pushing for flood protection from the nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Hoeven met with R.D. James to introduce him to flood protection efforts in the Red River Valley and in Minot. President Trump nominated James to the Civil Works post earlier this year. If confirmed, James will play…

Country Music’s Hottest Couple Returning to North Dakota in 2018

The couple also added stops next year in Sioux Falls and Minneapolis

November 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The hottest couple in country music is returning to the valley next summer. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are bringing their extended Soul2Soul World Tour back to North Dakota. They’ll perform at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on Tuesday July 10. Presale tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. with general sales starting next Friday…

Dike East Floating Bridge Removed for Winter Season

The Fargo Park District Has Removed Dike East Floating Bridge From The Water

November 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It’s just another reminder that winter is coming. Fargo Park District has removed the Dike East floating bridge. It’s removed every year at the start of November to ensure safety. The Fargo Park District says although the seasons may be changing, people in the area can look forward to doing winter activities and appreciating this time of…

Heated Argument Over Thermostat Ends in Charges for Minot Man

Young is charged with felony terrorizing

November 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, ND — A heated argument over a thermostat in a mobile home in Minot took a violent turn. Authorities say 33-year-old Cornelius Young punched his fiance’s brother in the face and threatened him with a knife after the victim turned up the thermostat. Young eventually left the home after his fiance jumped on his back and bit his ear…

Grand Forks Police Respond to Accidental Shooting

The case is under investigation

November 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A man was taken to the hospital after shooting himself in the leg in rural Grand Forks. The Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Altru ER shortly after 1 o’clock this afternoon after a report of a gunshot wound. A 20-year-old man says he accidentally shot himself in the leg with a small caliber…

City of Fargo Extends Contract with Longtime City Attorney

The contract is worth between $4 and $5 million

November 7, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fargo is extending its contract with longtime City Attorney Erik Johnson and his firm for millions of dollars. Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig cast the only “no” vote on the five-year contract extension. He said the city should have an open process to hear from other law firms interested in the position. Commissioner John Strand says…