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Local Groups Kick Off Native American Heritage Month in Fargo

Fargo Public Library hosted a kickoff event with storytelling and drumming

FARGO, N.D. — To kick off Native American Heritage Month, several groups look to educate people across the metro about their culture. People learned more about Native American art, music, and stories at an event to kick off the month’s festivities at Fargo Public Library. The kickoff event runs alongside the “Bring Her Home” art exhibit, which looks to bring awareness…

MSUM Students Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos By Getting Their Creative Juices Flowing

Students got to paint skulls and try 'dead bread'

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Nov. 2 marks the end of Dia de Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday honoring those who have passed. Students at MSUM had their own celebration. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion says having students do activities can be more meaningful that learning from a lecture. “I hope today they’re able to leave with a sense of community. I…

Supporters, Opponents of Measure 3 Gear Up for Election Day

If Measure 3 passes, North Dakota would be the tenth state to legalize recreational marijuana

FARGO, N.D. — When Becky Muhs was diagnosed with cancer three years ago, doctors told her that without radiation she would die in a matter of months. But she decided to go her own way to get healthy. “Many people choose cannabis as their last resort, and have had great results, so why would I not choose something as my first…

Learning Math Gets a Little Easier: Mathnasium Holds Grand Opening

This is the first one to open in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — Many of us may remember dreading math class, but now there’s place that will make the subject a little easier for kids. Mathnasium, a supplemental learning center, has its grand opening in South Fargo.. They teach 2nd grade level math through pre–calculus. Lessons are done in a small group setting with no more than a 4–to–1 student–teacher ratio….

MSUM Professor Discusses Inefficiencies of Public Opinion Polling

Philip Baumann also says the over-saturation of polls causes less people to participate

MOORHEAD, Minn. — As candidates gear up for the home stretch of the election, an MSUM professor argues popularity polls are misleading when predicting a winner of the election. Philip Baumann says polls only reflect a small part of the population at a certain point. When he started studying polls 30 years ago, he saw that participation in these polls hovered…

Plains Art Museum Hosts 5th Annual Holiday Art Sale

Twenty five local artists are showing off their work at the sale

FARGO– Plains Art Museum is getting festive for the holidays by hosting its 5th Annual Holiday Art Sale. Twenty five local artists are showing off their work at the sale. Some of the art pieces include potted dishware, handmade jewelry, and holiday ornaments. A local artist says it’s a great opportunity for all artists, especially for ones who only have…

Sen. John Hoeven Wants to Make Nov. 3rd National Bison Day

WASHINGTON – North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven has introduced a resolution to make November 3rd National Bison Day. The move celebrates America’s national mammal, the North American bison, and its significance in United States’ history. Hoeven also introduced the National Bison Legacy Act which was signed into law in 2016. The legislation designated the bison as the United States’ national…

Three People Arrested Near Park Rapids, Driver Accused of Leaving Scene of an Accident

  HUBBARD COUNTY, Minn. – Three people have been arrested after fleeing the scene of an accident near Park Rapids Thursday afternoon. It happened around 3:15 at the intersection of County Road 81 and Essex Road. After receiving multiple tips, Hubbard County deputies arrested two people as they came woods on County Road Four and another at a gas station. Elizabeth…

Former U.S. Attorney For ND Says Voters’ Address Issues Continue With Central Voter File

BISMARCK, N.D. – Amid issues that North Dakotans won’t be able to vote if they don’t have an address on their ID, Republican Secretary of State Al Jaeger says “every voter will be given a ballot.” However, he has not said every ballot will be accepted. Native American tribes failed with legal challenges to the law. They argue many people on…

Fargo Mother Charged With Child Neglect

Court documents accuse Clara Nissko of leaving the child for 20 minutes in 84-degree weather in September while she was in Walmart in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ A Fargo woman is charged with child neglect after authorities say she left her baby alone in a hot SUV while she shopped. Court documents accuse Clara Nissko of leaving the child for 20 minutes in 84-degree weather in September while she was in Walmart in Fargo. Police were called after several people heard the baby…