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“In Their Shoes” TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics Fundraiser Shows Support for Special Needs Programs

there were silent auctions, raffles and games

FARGO, N.D . — The Fargo-Moorhead community is showing their support for special needs programs at the ninth annual “In Their Shoes” fundraiser. Some say having a child with special needs isn’t always what people expect it to be. “Well it’s like packing for Italy and getting off in you know, Spain I guess. It’s so different,” said Nikki Hahn. But…

Moorhead Sam’s Club Closing, Jobs Terminated

They gave back to charities in town, asked about popular Moorhead products and were passionate about how they treat their employees

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Sixty-three Sam’s Club Stores are closing across the country, including the location in Moorhead. Moorhead Mayor, Del Rae Williams, says this particular location has had a big influence on the community. They gave back to charities in town, asked about popular Moorhead products and were passionate about how they treat their employees. She says the company told…

Weather Stops Truck Drivers from Finishing Their Journeys

But North Dakota Department of Transportation has spent most of this storm clearing 1–29, which was closed for most of the day

FARGO, ND — After days of beautiful temperatures, the cold winter weather is back in the metro. We spoke with drivers who are stuck in Fargo about how the weather has affected their journeys. “It’s a mess,” said Joseph Michael Strauss, who is a truck driver from Michigan.  Truckers were sidelined after major roads were shut down by the weather. “The…

NDSU Campus Celebrates Another FCS National Championship

This was the sixth in the last seven years and 14th overall

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU won their sixth championship on Saturday, and the university invited the public to celebrate with the trophy. “Everybody has so much Bison pride – it was great,” said Katie Zueger from the NDSU Bookstore. Memorial Union was full of proud Bison fans. who couldn’t wait to get their hands on the most recent championship trophy. “It…

Fargo Public Library Announces Stage Production of “The Wizard of Oz”

it will premiere March 27 at Stage at Island Park

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Public Library is putting on its first ever play in March. They’re putting together a production of the Wizard of Oz and began rehearsals this evening. The library chose to do the Wizard of Oz because it’s a book and movie many kids and their parents are familiar with. They also say it gives kids ages…

Bleeding Purple: Politicians Vow to Make Bridge Glow, Place Bets on Minnesota Vikings

MN Dot will light up the I-35W bridge friday and saturday

  ST. PAUL, Minn. — The I-35W bridge will glow purple Friday and Saturday nights in honor of the Minnesota Vikings. Governor Dayton has directed the MN DOT to light up the bridge before the team’s NFC semi-final game on Sunday. The Vikings will play the New Orleans Saints. The governor is also urging all Minnesotans to show their Purple…

Moorhead Police on Extra Patrols After Possible Snapchat Threat

authorities say the threat is not credible but they're still taking precautions

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police took on extra patrols around Moorhead High School after a possible threat on a social media app was reported Wednesday. School district officials and the police department issued a release saying they had been told about the threat by multiple people who had seen it circulating on Snapchat. Authorities investigated the picture, which showed…

Fargo, Grand Forks Named Two of Eight Regions for Medical Marijuana in North Dakota

medical marijuana will be available starting next year

  REGIONAL — Fargo and Grand Forks have been officially named as two of eight regions for medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. The North Dakota Department of Health established the regions to center around the biggest cities in the state, also including Jamestown, Minot, Bismarck and Devils Lake. Department officials say this was done to ensure the majority of…

Local Mayors Weigh in at Annual “State of the Cities” Event

The FMWF Chamber of Commerce hosted the event at the Holiday Inn to more than 600 people in the community

FARGO, ND — The mayors of Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth are showing people in the community their plans for 2018 in the annual State of the Cities event. The FMWF Chamber of Commerce hosted the event at the Holiday Inn to more than 600 people in the community. Each mayor had the chance to talk about the successes…

Snow Totals For Jan 10/11 2018

Snow Amounts from the National Weather Service

Location Amount Time/Date Lat/Lon Buxton 7.0 in 1100 AM 01/11 47.60N/97.10W 4 SSW Holmes 7.0 in 0100 PM 01/11 47.67N/97.33W 1 NNW Grand Forks 6.6 in 0600 PM 01/11 47.93N/97.08W Grand Forks ND (NWS) 6.6 in 0600 PM 01/11 47.93N/97.08W 3 SSE Grand Forks 6.5 in 0700 AM 01/11 47.87N/97.05W Grand Forks ND 3 SSE 6.5 in 0700 AM 01/11…