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“Trunk-Or-Treat” Offers a More Accessible Halloween Celebration

The event offers a safe trick-or-treating venue for all kids and families

October 29, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Not all families are able to take part in the typical night of trick-or-treating. It’s why hundreds of families stopped by a parking lot in costume for a more accessible Halloween celebration. It’s that time of year for favorite superheroes, monsters and having fun. But many parents said the usual door-to-door trick-or-treating has its challenges for disabled…

Men Caught In The Middle Of Robbing Cenex

Both Men Are In Custody And Face Robbery Charges

October 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Two men who were attempting to rob Cenex on South Washington Street in Grand Forks were caught in the act by police. They were alerted to the store by a hold up alarm around 5:50 Friday night. Police took 25-year-old Mussa Bawazer of East Grand Forks and 20-year-old Ahmed Salim of Grand Forks into custody. They…

Cart-Wheel-Athon Raises Money For American Gold Gymnastics

three hundred athletes ranging from three to 18 years old took part in the fundraiser

October 28, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Gymnasts pulled off 100 cartwheels to raise money for American Gold Gymnastics. Three hundred athletes from 3-18 years old took part in the Cart-Wheel-Athon. In 2016, this event raised more than $30,000. After the Cart-Wheel-Athon, two competitive teams at the gym performed a preview of their routine for the upcoming season. “I like to see how everyone is…

MPX Fitness Raises Money for Breast Cancer Patient

head games salon originally raised money, but it was then stolen

October 28, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A donation jar to raise money for a Fargo woman with breast cancer was stolen from Head Games Salon last August. Now the salon’s neighbor, MPX Fitness, is offering a helping hand. At the end of June, Brenda Syster woke up in the middle of the night after feeling a sharp pain. Knowing something wasn’t right, she decided…

UND Professor Quits, Saying His DAPL Seminars were Rejected

University officials said they had a lot of respect for journalism professor Mark Trahant

October 27, 2017

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND — A journalism professor with the University Of North Dakota quit his job after his seminars on the Dakota Access Pipeline protest were rejected. Mark Trahant said he was put in charge of a lecture series and drafted two DAPL seminars which the school shot down. For the seminars, he wanted to speak with reporters who visited…

Highway Patrol Asks Drivers to Use Caution While on the Roads this Winter

officials remind people to drive slow, leave distance between cars and wear seat belts

October 27, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Winter is here, which means officials are asking drivers to use more caution on the roads. North Dakota Highway Patrol officers say they write the most tickets in the winter for people who follow other cars too closely. They say drivers should always leave enough distance between themselves and the vehicles in front of them. Highway Patrol officials…

Many Remember Arthur’s Barn as a Community Icon

a fired destroyed the building thursday

October 27, 2017

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ARTHUR, N.D. — After burning to the ground in a Thursday afternoon fire, people are remembering the memories they created at Arthur’s Bar. It includes everyone from the venue’s previous owners to the musicians who played on their stage for years. Love isn’t just found in other people, it’s also found in places. For many people across North Dakota, Arthur’s…

GOP Meet and Greet with Gov. Doug Burgum and Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner

Gardner talked about the economy and technology in North Dakota

October 27, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A North Dakota GOP fundraiser welcomed several Republican politicians from the state and beyond to Fargo. Among them were Governor Doug Burgum, Representative Kevin Cramer and special guest, Colorado U.S. Senator Cory Gardner. Gardner said he wanted to attend the fundraiser because he’s impressed with North Dakota’s economy and the state’s plans in technology. He says it’s important…

Vice President Pence Visits North Dakota

The visit marked the second by a top Trump administration official in the past six weeks.

October 27, 2017

Site Staff,

MINOT, N.D. (AP) –Vice President Mike Pence is vowing that the U.S. will keep up economic and diplomatic pressure on North Korea to abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Pence spoke to airmen at North Dakota’s Minot Air Force Base on Friday. The visit marked the second by a top Trump administration official in the past six weeks. The…

FM Chamber Education Initiative

A new way to keep new talent closer to home.

October 27, 2017

Emily Welker,

The F-M Chamber of Commerce is launching a new initiative toward channeling the area’s many college grads into — instead of out of — the region’s economy. Chamber President Craig Whitney sat down live in-studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker to talk about the plan, which launches in January. Whitney said NDSU, MSUM, Concordia and the metro’s other institutions,…