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Moorhead Fire Department is Looking to Hire New Firefighter

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and basic firefighter training

August 15, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you love helping people and serving the community, the Moorhead Fire Department may have the perfect opportunity for you. “There’s a lot of adrenaline, thinking about what’s the best route to get there, is there construction, is there other factors that inhibit our ability to respond,” Mark Olson, a firefighter, said. Those are things he thinks about…

Community Gives Input on Revitalizing Downtown Moorhead

The City of Moorhead, Downtown Moorhead Inc. and Moorhead Economic Development invited community members to the Hjemkomst Center to share ideas

August 15, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Exciting changes could be coming to downtown Moorhead. The City of Moorhead, Downtown Moorhead Inc. and Moorhead Economic Development invited community members to come talk about what they think of some projects that could revitalize the area. In creating a more vibrant and economically thriving downtown for Moorhead, it’ll mean putting it on the same playing field as…

JL Beers Adds Breakfast to the Menu

The downtown Fargo location is now serving breakfast every day from 8am until 11am

August 15, 2018

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FARGO– A burger joint near you is hopping on the breakfast bandwagon! JL Beers in downtown Fargo is now serving breakfast every day from 8am until 11am. The breakfast menu is a twist on their popular Humpty Dumpty burger. Owner of JL Beers, Lance Thorson, says they wanted to offer something cool and unique to downtown Fargo. “We’ve actually done…

Scott Steffes Lays Out Priorities in Clay Co. Sheriff Race

August 15, 2018

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – Dep. Scott Steffes comes in second in the primary for Clay County Sheriff, and will move onto the November ballot. He has worked in law enforcement for 28 years. 25 of them with the sheriff’s office. Steffes has held many different positions such as a SWAT and canine officer and a field training officer. He also has…

Record Number of Kindergartners Set to Begin School in West Fargo

The number is a jump from last year's record of more than 960

August 15, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — With another school year set to begin, more five and six–year–olds are set to begin their journeys at 13 elementary schools across West Fargo. This year, more than 1,000 kindergartners are enrolled, which means the district has to prepare for the new wave of students. “We are hiring three new teachers, two of those teachers will be…

Grateful Cratefulls Now Open to Inspire Smiles

Dori Walter, her daughter Dani Gilseth, and her sister Aimee Hanson started the business

August 15, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Across the street from Sandy’s Donuts in West Fargo is Grateful Cratefulls, a new business with the mission to brighten someone else’s day. Dani Gilseth, Dori Walter and Aimee Hanson started the family-owned store after a relative was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer. After having multiple benefits, they decided they wanted to put a smile on…

Kids Show Off Their Pets and Stuffed Animals at Moorhead Library’s Pet Show

They got to pick a category for their pet to compete in

August 15, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids got to show off their pets, whether they were real or stuffed animals, at Moorhead Public Library’s annual pet show. Kids picked a category for their pet to compete in, and they ranged from most unusual or friendliest to hairiest and most colorful. In the end, everyone got a prize. Librarians say the pet show is one…

Construction Underway on Two Softball Fields at West Fargo High School

The fields should be ready to play on before the snow flies

August 15, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — After a run of more than 20 years at Elmwood Park, the West Fargo High School softball team gets a new home in its own backyard. The Packers now have two new softball fields on campus where their varsity and JV squads will take the field this spring. The move comes after West Fargo weaved together a…

Students Play Bingo for School Supplies

Kids won prizes such as notebooks and markers for their bingo wins

August 15, 2018

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FARGO– School children have the opportunity to earn their school supplies. Carlson Library hosted School Supply Bingo for school children. Kids won prizes such as notebooks and markers for their bingo wins. Over fifty children participated in the school supply bingo. “The kids get to come and play bingo for free and earn school supplies, that is how they win,”…

Commerce Secretary To Visit Fargo Next Week

Wilbur Ross Will talk about the president's trade policies

August 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Another one of President Trump’s cabinet members is coming to North Dakota. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is scheduled to visit Fargo next Thursday to talk about the president’s trade policies that have led to tariffs on steel, aluminum and soybeans. Rep. Kevin Cramer will host Ross and says he will meet with farmers and business leaders. Cramer…