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AARP North Dakota Holds Document Shredding Event to Prevent Fraud

Shredding documents is said to be a safe way to avoid identity theft

FARGO, N.D. — In order to avoid being defrauded, people lined up outside West Acres to dispose of their old documents. AARP North Dakota brought out recycling bins for people to safely dispose of old bills and receipts that could fall into the wrong hands. Josh Askvig, AARP North Dakota’s State Director, says older people are frequently targeted for identity theft….

Police Say No Foul Play After Woman’s Body Found Near the Red River in Grand Forks

The victim was initially found by someone who was attending the cross-country track meet

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Officers of the Grand Forks Police Department were dispatched to Lincoln Park by the Red River in regards to an unattended death. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased female near the Red River to the East of the boat landing in a group of trees. The victim was initially found by an individual who was attending…

74-Year-Old Grand Forks Woman Killed in Crash is Identified

Woman found not breathing at the scene

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The deceased 74 year old driver is a Grand Forks resident and is identified as Cheryl A. Doerr. The driver of the striking vehicle is also a Grand Forks resident and is identified as 27 year old Levunte S. Pittman. The investigation remains active, and anyone witnessing the crash is encouraged to contact the police department….

People Who Died in Snow Covered Highway Crash are Identified

A 28-year-old and 22-year-old are dead

NEWTOWN, N.D. — Authorities have identified two people who died in a crash on a snow-covered highway in northwestern North Dakota. The Highway Patrol says 28-year-old David Wilcox, of Tempe, Arizona, was driving a pickup truck near New Town Friday morning that lost control on a curve and collided head-on with a semi. Wilcox and a passenger, 22-year-old Taylor Denny,…

Sanford Breast Cancer Retreat Helps Survivors Support Each Other

Survivors can share stories and hear from experts

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Sanford hosted a breast cancer retreat that brings survivors together. One attendee, Sandra Dunn, is a two–time cancer survivor. Her advice is simple: stay positive. When she was first diagnosed in 2008, she says she lived her life to the fullest. “I danced a lot, I spent a lot of time with my family and friends. I…

Governor Burgum Hears Concerns from High School Students about Fargo’s Future

More kids are thinking about leaving North Dakota for college and for work

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, yet Cass County has the most open jobs in all of North Dakota. There are more than 11,000 students in Fargo Public Schools, but some want to leave the state to further their education and careers. “We’re much more limited here, so if we can expand…

Baker Garden & Gift Gets Festive for the Fall Season

The Fall Festival offers activities like pumpkin picking and decorating, face painting, and a scavenger hunt

FARGO– Baker Garden & Gift is getting festive for the fall season with its first Fall Festival. This family-friendly event offers activities like pumpkin picking and decorating, face painting, and a scavenger hunt. You can try various types of apples and purchase apple trees. Eric Baker, owner of Baker Garden & Gift, said he looks forward to people participating in…

Scheels Arena Has a Major Upgrade: A New Four-Sided, HD Screen

The screen debuts at the Fargo Force's home opener

FARGO, N.D. — If you’re headed to see the Fargo Force this weekend, you might notice something new at Scheels Arena. There’s now has a four–sided, HD screen. This is an upgrade from the two end boards that were only standard definition. Not only is the screen new, but the arena also has new cameras, a new operating system, and new…

Interstate Shoes & Repair Helps Less Fortunate Keep Their Feet Safe With Boot Drive

The shoe store is teaming up with the New Life Center to bring used boots to people transitioning out of homelessness

MOORHEAD, MN–Interstate Shoes & Repair is hosting its Boots for Charity for people transitioning out of homelessness. Interstate Shoes & Repair is teaming up with the New Life Center to bring used boots to people in need of safe and durable footwear. People who bring used boots in can receive 15% off their next shoe purchase. The shoe store is…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids Donates $4,000 to YouthWorks

The amount is the largest single donation made to YouthWorks by the Golden Drive's founder

FARGO, N.D. — After a successful fundraiser Saturday, Golden Drive Homeless Kids is sharing the love with its largest donation to YouthWorks. Golden Drive founder Sue Baron presented a $4,000 check to the group that helps struggling kids across North Dakota. The support from Golden Drive Homeless Kids has enabled YouthWorks to help more kids across the metro. “Sue has been…