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Brides to Be Getting an Inside Look at What Their Big Day May Look Like

If saying those two magical words are in your near future then a one stop shop could take a lot of bridal stress of your shoulders

October 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — If saying those two magical words are in your near future then a one stop shop could take a lot of bridal stress of your shoulders. The bridal fantasy show comes to Fargo every year to show soon to be newlyweds all of the options they have for their big day. From photographers to decorators and even…

Vining Garage Destroyed in Fire

It happened at 106 Lothrop Street on Saturday

October 14, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

VINING, Minn. — Firefighters fought to put out the flames in a garage in Vining, Minnesota. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a fire at 106 Lothrop Street around 1 p.m. Saturday. Both Vining and Henning fire departments responded. The garage and everything inside was destroyed. No one was injured. The cause of the fire is…

Man Injured in Douglas County Rollover

The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened around 8:45 Saturday night near Carlos, Minnesota

October 14, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

CARLOS, Minn. — One man is injured during a rollover in Douglas County. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened around 8:45 Saturday night near Carlos. Sixty-three-year-old Michael Allen from Alexandria was traveling southbound on Highway 29 when his SUV went off the road and into the ditch. The vehicle rolled and hit a tree. Allen was taken to the…

Essentia Health Masks the Fear of Getting a Flu Shot with Halloween Activities

The "Spooktacular" looks to get more kids vaccinated to prevent high numbers of flu cases

October 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health is used to treating kids who are battling the flu, but last winter proved to be tougher than others. “Last year was a terrible flu season, there were lots of hospitalized kids and pediatric deaths, and so we really want to prevent that this year,” said Kristin Luttio, the Operation Managers at the Pediatric Clinic for…

Salvation Army’s “Coats for Kids” Helps Families Bundle Up for Winter

Thousands of coats are being distributed to hundreds of families

October 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Salvation Army’s “Coats for Kids” event is keeping the community warm as temperatures drop. About two thousand coats are being given to hundreds of families. “It’s really busy on Saturday mornings. People come in happy and they just love being here, and they’re very cooperative. They just need a warm coat. They come in with sweatshirts or…

Teams Create Public Safety Programming in 24-Hour Hackathon

Programmers of all levels could compete

October 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Hackers gathered to put their skills to the test and create something… all under deadline pressure. Six teams competed by building a computer program based on public safety. They can use tools like data sets and programming interfaces. The challenge is done in 24 hours, and top competitors will get prizes. It’s not necessary to be a master…

Hundreds of Vendors Showcase Handmade Goods At “The Big One” Art and Craft Fair

It's been going on for 30 years in Fargo

October 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Over 200 vendors filled the Fargodome for the 30th annual “The Big One” Art and Craft Fair. All vendors make their own products and organizers say the size and variety of the show sets it apart from other similar events. Vendors showed off everything from jewelry to bags to home décor. There are also baked goods like jams…

Fargo Landfill Offers Free Drop-Off for Household Items This Week

The free drop-off will be offered from October 13-20

October 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — If you have unwanted household items and don’t want to wait until Cleanup Week, you can drop it off for free at the Fargo Landfill. From October 13-20, people who live in Fargo can bring items to the landfill at no charge. They will not accept appliances with freon, building materials, or household hazardous wastes. The Landfill has…

Wild Terra Hosts First Annual Apple Harvest Festival

People could take part in fun and games while enjoying some hot cider

October 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Wild Terra celebrated all things apple at their first annual Apple Harvest Festival. The cider and brewery offered a wide variety of games and activities, like apple tossing and a pie baking contest. If the Saturday breeze was too much to handle, people could go inside and indulge in some freshly pressed hot cider. The owner of Wild…

Sanford POWER Basketball Academy Launches Under Freddy Coleman

Kids will learn skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting

October 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With basketball season approaching, there’s a new opportunity for kids of all ages to learn the sport from a former NDSU standout. Freddy Coleman is leading the Sanford POWER Basketball Academy. He played basketball at NDSU from 2006–2011 and coached at Concordia and NDSU. “I’ve always had a passion for young people, kids in particular. Basketball is something…