MOORHEAD, Minn. — Governor–Elect Tim Walz is visiting 24 communities around the state to learn more about what citizens are concerned about. Walz drew a packed crowd at the Fryn’ Pan in Moorhead, with people overflowing from the room. “It was an incredibly respectful and it was across the political spectrum. Those for diversion, those against diversion… it’s about making sure…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Holy Cross Catholic Church held their ninth annual “Holiday Collections” Craft and Vendor Show. Over 80 vendors were there, compared to just over 20 when it first started almost a decade ago. Organizers highlight unique, one–of–a–kind items from around the region. They say hundreds of people go every year, and it’s the largest church–held craft show…
FARGO, N.D. — Now that it’s December, it is officially the season for Christmas celebrations. Folkways is celebrating with Christkindlmarkt, which is a German–inspired holiday event. There’s a Winter Wonderland outside, where people can sit by the fire and enjoy food. There is also an indoor shopping market with kids’ activities and live performances. Organizers say they want people to realize…
BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush, who died Friday, Nov. 30, at the age of 94. “Few Americans in our nation’s history can match the more than five decades of public service that President George H.W. Bush assembled as a decorated World War II Navy pilot and icon…
Former President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. Family spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. The nation’s 41st president served from 1989 to 1993, and eight years later watched his son George W. became the 43rd president. The elder Bush…
Millions of Starwood hotel guests may have had their personal information stolen after the chain’s database was hacked. As many as 500 million customers may have been affected. The company says the database breach was identified last week, but it has been occurring since 2014. Names, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, passport numbers and credit card information may…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health is doing its part to make sure people steer clear of the flu this winter. It hosted the latest installment of their “Flu Shot Friday” series by giving people a chance to walk in and get a flu shot. Doctors say getting the annual vaccine is the best way to avoid contracting the seasonal…
WEST FARGO– Grab some hot cocoa and visit Bonanzaville during its Christmas on the Prairie event. Christmas on the Prairie lets you travel back to pioneer time with holiday activities. You can learn how to decorate gingerbread houses from an elf, take a free picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and listen to holiday carolers. The event begins tomorrow morning…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney is saying goodbye to the department he’s worked with for over a decade. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office held a retirement party in his honor. Laney has worked in law enforcement for more than 30 years and with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years. He says a key part of…
FARGO, N.D. — Leaders from the technology world gather at the State of Technology conference hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. “This is the third wave of North Dakota’s growth and development. Number one, agriculture, number two, energy, number three tech entrepreneurship, and when we’re as well–known nationally and beyond, for tech entrepreneurship as we…
