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Essentia Health-Fargo to Begin Enrollment for Historic Research Program

The program is the largest such undertaking ever attempted.

FARGO, N.D.–Research staff will be at Essentia Health-Fargo 52nd Ave Clinic on Tuesday and Wednesday to begin in-clinic enrollment for the All of Us research program. All of Us is a nationwide research initiative aimed at recruiting one million or more volunteers to share personal information that will help speed up health research. The program is the largest such undertaking ever attempted….

The Salvation Army Holding Annual Coats for Kids Drive

The Salvation Army encourages donating lightly-used winter apparel items that may be too small or unused.

FARGO, N.D.–The Salvation Army is holding their annual fall drive to collect coats and warm winter apparel for families and individuals in the Fargo-Moorhead community. The Salvation Army encourages donating lightly-used winter apparel items that may be too small or unused. Last year, almost 1,600 coats were given out along with over 2,300 warm winter accessories. The Salvation Army says…

Deaths of New Brighton Couple Ruled Murder-Suicide

Police were called to an apartment complex Saturday after receiving a report of a man with a gun and the sound of gunfire.

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn.–The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the deaths of two people in New Brighton a murder-suicide. Police were called to an apartment complex Saturday after receiving a report of a man with a gun and the sound of gunfire. Officers found the body of 34-year-old Mainhia Yang in an apartment with a gunshot to the head….

What to Expect During Welcoming Week 2019

It runs September 13-22

FARGO, N.D. — Ten years ago, cities across the country started making more of an effort in welcoming immigrants, refugees and newcomers to the states. But it wasn’t until five years ago that Fargo–Moorhead got on board. “I can’t imagine living in a world where everybody is the same and we all do the same thing, we don’t ever learn…

Sanford Unveils New Clinic in West Fargo

It will be back open tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sanford opens a brand new clinic next to where its old location once stood on Sheyenne in West Fargo. Four physicians opened the old clinic in 1969. Fifty years later, Sanford’s executive director of women’s and primary care says she’s hoping the new clinic will continue a legacy of serving the needs of patients in the…

‘The margins are so thin’ Clay County Farmers Union Holds Annual Convention

Minnesota farmers are dealing with limited markets and low commodity prices as a result of the trade war with China

MOORHEAD, MINN. — Larry Jacobson has been farming his whole life. “It’s something I’ve done since I was a little kid. When I was big enough to sit in the seat and turn the steering wheel, I was doing it,” he said. And he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon, but it’s getting more and more difficult. “The margins are…

Space Aliens Hosts Jeff Maddock Benefit

The benefit is part of the restaurant's "Space Aliens Helping Earthlings" program

FARGO, N.D. — Space Aliens Grill & Bar in Fargo is giving back to the community, one local cause at a time. It’s hosting a benefit for Jeff Maddock. The Fargo man is fighting a rare form of leukemia. All day today, if you eat at Space Aliens and show the Jeff Maddock Benefit letter on Facebook or Twitter, the…

West Virginia Delegate Charged In Racist Sign Incident Featuring Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar

Democratic Delegate Mike Caputo has been charged with misdemeanor battery

Del. Mike Caputo and Rep. Ilhan OmarCHARLESTON, W.V. — A West Virginia lawmaker has been charged for an incident involving a racist sign featuring Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar. Democratic Delegate Mike Caputo says he was mad about a display at the statehouse falsely linking Omar with the September 11 terrorist attacks. It was part of West Virginia GOP Day in…

Woman Named Next Deputy Adjutant General For North Dakota National Guard

Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber Becomes The First Woman Promoted To The Post

BISMARCK, N.D. — For the first time, the next deputy adjutant general for the North Dakota National Guard will be a woman. Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber succeeds Brig. Gen. Robert Becklund who is retiring on October 1. She is currently assigned as the assistant adjutant general-Army and was promoted to brigadier general in April. As the deputy, she would serve…

West Fargo Man Wearing Only Pajama Pants Arrested For Criminal Trespass

One woman thought the person in her home was her son

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo man was arrested over the weekend for criminal trespass after police say he entered one house and pounded on the windows of others. Police say Jacob King was only wearing pajama pants at the time. One woman thought the person in her home was her son. Police say it appears King had been…