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Tyler Scheuer Surprises Redhawks Crowd with Amazing Balancing Act

Scheuer can balance a 45-pound ladder on his face

FARGO, N.D. — You name it, if Tyler Scheuer can lift it, he can probably balance it on his face. “People have given me crazy things. I’ve done ice cream cones, strollers, beers on top of water bottles, car seats, baby carriages.” He has since graduated to even bigger items. “I think the most impressive thing people find is when…

Police Want Drivers to Be Extra Alert as Kids Head Back to School

More officers will be patrolling area schools over the next few days

With kids heading back to school soon, police want drivers to be more careful. Extra officers will be at area schools over the next few days to make sure everyone is following traffic rules. If you know you drive through a school zone on your way to work, you may want to budget in a few extra minutes into your…

A Quest for Community Service Nationwide: Couple Stops in Fargo to Help Out at HERO

John-Michael and Tara Elmore rearranged shelves and organized medical supplies at HERO

FARGO, N.D. — There aren’t a lot of married couples who live out of a van and spend a year traveling from state to state. However, John–Michael and Tara Elmore are not just going on a nationwide road trip. Instead, they’re making a difference through community service. “We wanted to travel, we wanted to see all 50 states, and we said…

New Perspective Senior Living Celebrates One Year

All New Perspective Senior Living residents and their families were invited to attend

WEST FARGO, N.D.–A senior living space in West Fargo celebrates one year in business with a party. All New Perspective Senior Living residents and their families were invited to attend. Residents and their families enjoyed all of the traditional picnic favorites, anniversary cake, and live music. “Everybody invited their family and friends to join us, team members, we are really…

Red River Zoo Protects and Breeds Endangered Red Panda

The Red Panda was one of the first major attractions to the Red River Zoo

FARGO–The Red River Zoo is working to breed endangered animals. Siblings Waveland and Sheffield have made the Red River Zoo their home. These bamboo eaters are not like your typical pandas. “Obviously, giant pandas are great, but red pandas, they’re very unique,” Red River Zookeeper Marcy Thompson said. “They are in a family all by themselves, they are endangered so…

With School Year Set to Begin, Fargo Public Schools Staff Members Gather for Assembly

Staff members filled up Scheels Arena to hear from speakers and student performers

FARGO, N.D. — Staff members from Fargo Public Schools came together to celebrate the start of a new school year. Fargo Public Schools puts on the All–Staff Assembly each year to motivate the staff right before school begins. Dr. John Draper, the CEO of the Educational Research Service, was this year’s keynote speaker. As Rupak Gandhi begins his first year as…

Man Dies Two Weeks After Crashing His Motorcycle

Stanley Spitzer lost control of his motorcycle on I-94 near Medina on August 8

FARGO, N.D. — A Streeter, North Dakota man has died two weeks after crashing his motorcycle. The highway patrol reports 68-year-old Stanley Spitzer died on Monday. He lost control of his motorcycle on I-94 near Medina on August 8 and was thrown from the bike. He was taken to Jamestown then to a hospital in Fargo where he died. Categories:…

No Animals Will Be Sacrificed During “Super Eid” At U.S. Bank Stadium

The Islamic holy day known as the "festival of the sacrifice" celebrates the prophet Abraham

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Muslims across the Twin Cities are celebrating one of their biggest holidays: the prayer service known as Eid. Dozens of Islamic centers have joined together to hold prayers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. They are calling it “Super Eid” and more than 20,000 people are expected to attend. The Islamic holy day known as the “festival…

Wind Energy Development Program Will Resolve Landowner Issues

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says more wind farms are likely to be developed in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s Agriculture Department is launching a program to help landowners resolve concerns over wind energy development. A department ombudsman will evaluate the site, contact the wind company and work to resolve any issues. The Legislature directed the department to create the program. It was done in cooperation with the Public Service Commission, which regulates wind farms….

Owner Of House Ordered To Be Demolished Fights Back

Pete Sabo claims the city exceeded its authority and didn't comply with state law and local ordinances

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo City Commission’s decision to order the demolition of a dilapidated house may not be a done deal. The lawyer for the owner of the house, Pete Sabo, says the city exceeded its authority and didn’t comply with state law and local ordinances. Last week, commissioners voted unanimously to condemn the vacant house at 427 15th…