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Organizers: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Still Expected to Happen

The parade has been a staple in the community for over two decades

February 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — After it was announced the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year was canceled, the Downtown Community Partnership announces that there are plans to make it happen. The cancellation was first announced because organizers said they didn’t have enough funds or manpower. They say lots of donors and volunteers have pitched in, and while they’re still working out logistical…

Better Business Bureau Warns About Valentines Day Scams

The Better Business Bureau says before you purchase flowers online, make sure the shop exists by calling or visiting the location

February 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — As you get ready to splurge on your loved ones this Valentine’s Day, make sure you aren’t getting scammed in the process. Fake, online flower shops are one of the scams you could come across. The Better Business Bureau says before you purchase flowers online, make sure the shop exists by calling or visiting the location. The…

MSUM Professor: Klobuchar’s Midwestern Background Could Help in Possible Presidential Run

Headrick thinks Klobuchar's Midwestern background and overall positive image will attract voters

February 6, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Senator Amy Klobuchar plans to make an announcement this Sunday in Minneapolis, which has many people expecting her hat in the ring for the 2020 presidency. Dr. Barbara Headrick, a political science professor at MSUM, expects Klobuchar to announce her goal for the democratic nomination. Headrick thinks Klobuchar’s Midwestern background and overall positive image will attract voters….

UPDATE: Police Find What’s Believed to Be Remains of Two People Near Bemidji

February 6, 2019

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UPDATE: The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says the remains of what’s believed to be two people were found Monday and one person has been arrested for unrelated charges. Authorities say they received a call from a concerned family member around 11:00 AM Monday of a possible missing person who traveled to the Bemidji area from the Twin Cities metro. The…

Alleged Jayme Closs abductor does not enter plea, case going to trial

February 6, 2019

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BARRON, Wis. (FOX 9) – Jake Patterson, the suspect charged in the kidnapping of Jayme Closs and murder of her parents, appeared in Barron County District Court Wednesday. This was Patterson’s first public appearance; his first appearance was via video conference from jail. The suspect entered the packed courtroom as nearly 20 members of the Closs family looked on. The defense said Patterson…

FirstLink Educates Community on Mental Health Warning Signs

February 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – FirstLink is teaching community members to get involved in suicide prevention efforts. FirstLink Training and Education coordinators say it’s important everyone know the signs because it is an issue affecting the entire community. Signs of depression include someone who drastically changes their behavior such as withdrawing from activities with friends and family or even in the workplace. They…

Bison Student-Athletes Organize Blood Drive

February 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – NDSU student-athletes organize the 28th annual Athletics Blood Drive at the Alumni Center on campus. More than 30 student- athletes showed up to volunteer, and members of every team were encouraged to recruit as many people as possible to attend. More than 200 people signed up to have their blood drawn and plenty of others were welcomed as…

New Art Installment at Fargo Airport Highlights Regional Scenery

The series called "Grand Abstractions" is the second installment of a yearlong art exhibit at Hector

February 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — If you’re traveling through Hector International Airport, you might notice some new art on the walls. The artist behind the new installation, Zhimin Guan, uses his work to bridge the East and West… especially the Midwest. “American land is very refreshing, very new, and vast, and energetic. I think it’s perfect for me to use some of the…

Memory Cafe Connects Those Suffering from Memory Loss with Children

The Nonprofit Organization Organized the Annual Intergenerational Valentine's Day Party

February 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — For those suffering from memory loss, interacting with others can be scary. The goal of Memory Cafe is to curb that fear and to make those people feel welcome in their communities “There is just a lot of research that shows the importance of socialization for people who are experiencing memory loss,” Memory Cafe of the Red…

Flipping Through History: Newspaper Collection Profiles Wahpeton’s Past

Janet Gagelin has newspapers dating back to 1935

February 5, 2019

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WAHPETON, N.D. — Janet Gagelin has always been fascinated with researching and reading about Wahpeton’s history. Just a few months ago, she found out about volumes of old newspapers dating back to 1935 at the Richland County Historical Museum. “They said ‘do you want these?’ and I’m like ‘yes, I’ll take these’ so that was back in May, and from then…