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New Artist Collective Gallery, “Dakota Fine Art”, Opens in Downtown Fargo

Nine regional artists have joined forces to bring more art into downtown

May 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A new Artist Collective Gallery has opened up in downtown Fargo called “Dakota Fine Art”. Nine regional artists have joined forces to bring more art into downtown. From paintings to photographs and even glass blowing, there are pieces for everyone to enjoy. Gallery officials want to cater to everyone’s interest and they have unique opportunities for you…

More Retailers Have Plus-Sized Mannequins

Most mannequins are only a size 2 or 0

May 31, 2018

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More retailers, both big box and locally owned, are putting plus-sized mannequins in their stores. The average American woman is a size 12 or 14, but most mannequins are only size 2 or 0. Some shoppers and retailers both say they feel there’s a need for more representation in stores. “From my personal experience, when I’m shopping with my friends…

Drone Racing is Taking Flyers to New Heights with the Fargo-Moorhead Quad Squad

That's how flyers feel when they are 20 feet in the air, whizzing 80 miles an hour

May 31, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Whether you enjoy thrill seeking adventure or looking down from tree top heights, drone racing could be your new favorite sport. This one of a kind experience is taking flyers to a new level. “They’re excited; it’s fun, it’s exhilarating, adrenaline rush,” said Tony Bjerke, the President of the Fargo Moorhead Quad Squad. That’s how flyers feel…

President Trump’s Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel To Take Effect

TrueNorth Steel in Fargo is just one of the companies affected by the new tariffs

May 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Those who work in America’s steel and aluminum industries say there will always be a need for international imports. “The current U.S. capacity cannot meet the demands of the United States, so we would need imports pretty much in every situation,” said Dan Kadrmas, president of TrueNorth Steel. But trading steel and aluminum with other countries does…

Moorhead Man Injured After Train Hits Semi in Mapleton

May 31, 2018

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MAPLETON, ND – A Moorhead man is hurt after a train hit his semi in Mapleton. It happened around 5:15 PM Thursday near the intersection of 164th Avenue and 36th Street Southeast. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 42-year-old Gerald Charbonneau stopped the semi on the tracks when he saw a train coming. He tried to back the truck up,…

June 1st Marks National Donut Day

Sandy's will donate a dollar to the Salvation Army for every dozen sold

May 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — If you have a big sweet tooth, you’re in luck because Friday, June 1 is National Donut Day. Sandy’s Donuts will be donating a dollar to the Salvation Army for every dozen donuts sold. The Salvation Army has a long history with donuts. They served the sweet treat to soldiers during World War I and started National Donut…

City of Moorhead Plants Trees at Lamb Park for Arbor Day

They planted three new ones non-native to Minnesota

May 31, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead’s Forestry Department is using Arbor Day as a perfect reason to plant new trees in Lamb Park. Workers planted three trees that are not native to Minnesota and is testing how they will react in the state’s summer climate. Each one was planted in a spot where a tree previously died from Dutch Elm disease. They are…

Families Of Alleged Victims At High School In Colfax Retain Fargo Law Firm

Timothy O'Keeffe and Tatum O'Brien say the families are seeking information and answers

May 31, 2018

TJ Nelson,

COLFAX, N.D. — A number of families with students who claim to be victims of multiple incidents of student harassment and misconduct at the high school in Colfax have retained a Fargo law firm. Attorneys Timothy O’Keeffe and Tatum O’Brien with O’Keeffe, O’Brien, Lyson & Foss LTD. say the families are seeking information and answers from the Richland #44 School…

Man accused of Propositioning People For Sex at West Acres Has Been Charged

May 31, 2018

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FARGO, ND – Fargo Police have identified a man accused of lurking around and sexually propositioning people at West Acres Mall as 50-year-old Lonnie Weiand of Minot. Two charges of disorderly conduct has been filed against him. On Wednesday, police said officers responded to two separate but similar incidents involving Weiand. He’s described as white man taller than 5’7″ with a medium build…

Grand Forks Sears Will Soon Shut Its Doors

May 31, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND – Sears at Columbia Mall in Grand Forks is closing. Sears Holdings has identified another 100 non–profitable stores and is shutting them down by early September. The company just informed workers at 15 Kmarts and 48 Sears stores that they will be closing after reporting first–quarter losses and plunging sales. Sears in Sioux Falls, Duluth and Brooklyn Center…