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NDSU Summer Camp Aims to Ignite Kids’ Passions Through STEM

more than 300 kids are in the camp

FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of kids aren’t at the pool, playing video games or doing any other activities they normally do during the summer. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how they’re continuing to stimulate their minds while also having fun. Students are creating a buzz at NDSU, thanks to some help from a bunch of drones. “We have programmed some…

Kids Get a Try at College at M State Camp

MOORHEAD, Minn.- Planting the seeds of hope of making it to college one day. It’s what the non–profit Seeds for Change is doing for kids at M State. Kids are learning what it takes to get into college and some of the cool things they get to learn along the way like how to drive one of these. All these…

Moorhead City Council Votes to Recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day

"She asked me why are you crying, and I said I'm crying because I'm happy," said Chalsey Snyder, Treasure for the Fargo Native American Commission

MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead votes to create a new holiday. “She asked me why are you crying, and I said I’m crying because I’m happy,” said Chalsey Snyder, Treasure for the Fargo Native American Commission. The city council voted 7 to 1 in favor of the resolution, recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of October. The only council…

Semi Collapses Bridge in Grand Forks County

NEAR NORTHWOOD, N.D. – A semi hauling soybeans destroys a bridge near Northwood, North Dakota. It happened around 1:15 PM Monday on 3rd Avenue Northeast across the Goose River. The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office says bridge was rated for 14 ton gross weight with restrictions. The weight of driver Michael Dodds’ truck was over 43 tons or 86,750 pounds….

Kids Learn Wonders of Baking at Cupcake Camp

THE TWO-DAY CLASS TEACHES THEM HOW TO MAKE CUPCAKES FROM BEGINNING TO END

FARGO, N.D. – If your kid loves baking, your kitchen probably ends up covered in flour and sugar more often than you’d like. A two–day summer camp is teaching youngsters how to make their own cupcakes in a commercial kitchen, leaving the mess outside of the house. Kids learn to make everything from scratch, including the batter and frosting. The…

Former Moorhead Detective Charged with Vandalism at Ex-Supervisor’s House

MOORHEAD, Minn. – A retired Moorhead Detective has been charged for allegedly vandalizing a former supervisor’s home.  Robert Porter faces a misdemeanor intentional damage to property charge. Court documents say Lt. Brad Penas called police after he found his front door was shattered by a glass ball in January. Penas told investigators it’s possible that Porter had a personal grudge against him….

Family fundraising for 19-month-old in need of $2.2 million treatment

Courtesy: GoFundMeGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A Grand Junction mother is desperately trying to raise enough money to pay for a drug that would save her toddler’s life. A 19-month-old born with a rare disease needs treatment to survive, but that treatment will cost her family $2 million, so they’re asking the community for help. Taking care of Maisie Forrest is…

West Fargo Fire Dept. Receives 57 Jet-Style Helmets

The helmets are the first of their kind in the state

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Gate City Bank donates 57 state–of–the–art, jet–style helmets to the West Fargo Fire Department. The helmets are the first of their kind to be used by firefighters in North Dakota. Each one costs about $230. West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller says the helmets are not only lighter than their old ones but they will also…

Franken says he ‘absolutely’ regrets resigning from Senate

MINNEAPOLIS – A New Yorker article claims a radio station publishing sexual misconduct allegations against former Minnesota Senator Al Franken in 2017 didn’t fact check them. Leeann Tweeden, who works at KABC, says the comedian forcibly kissed her during a U.S.O. Tour sketch in 2006. The magazine spoke with 8 people on the tour who dispute the allegations. Franken’s military…

Fake Dish Network And Arvig Workers Attempt To Gain Access To Homes

They have been going door to door in Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, MN — Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about individuals posing as Dish Network and Arvig workers. They have been going door to door in Mahnomen in an attempt to get inside homes. Authorities say if you have not requested services through Arvig, Dish Network or any other type of service provider, do not let them inside and…