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League of Women Voters Helping Candidates for Fargo City Commission Attract Voters

Mahoney says it's all about electing people that will create change people are looking for

May 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Election season is in the air and the League of Women Voters is helping those running for Fargo City Commission attract voters. The vote for Fargo City Commission may not be until June 12th, but the League of Women Voters wants you to know more about the candidates. “As you listen to the answers and the responses…

Ronald McDonald House Unveils New Building in Fargo

The new space can hold up to 17 families

May 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Ronald McDonald House of the Red River Valley has a new house in town and they showed it off during an open house. The new house is located near the new Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Staff from the Ronald McDonald House of the Red River Valley says before this afternoon, they would have to turn some families…

Senator Hoeven Asks for $35 Million of Federal Funds to Support Diversion

The funds will go towards flood protection of Fargo as well as diversion design and engineering plans

May 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — While the Metro Flood Diversion Authority awaits a decision from the Minnesota DNR on the new diversion plan, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Senator John Hoeven stress the need for flood protection across the valley. “This is a huge project, you’re talking more than $2 billion, but really important because this is a dynamic, growing region and…

Hoeven Invites AG Leaders to Discuss Changes for the Upcoming Farm Bill

Hoeven says the average age of a farmer is 66 and it is important to get young workers into the business

May 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Senator Hoeven has been traveling across the state to get input from ag leaders on what they would like to see in the upcoming farm bill. Hoeven was joined by Governor Burgum and over 20 different representatives from around the region. He says one of the most important things to focus on while trying to get this…

Washington Elementary Students, Families Explore S.T.E.A.M Activities

This is the third year the schools has put on the event

May 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Washington Elementary School students invited their parents and siblings to practice their communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creative skills at STEAM Family Night. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The school set up a variety of STEAM stations including robotics, coding and a paper airplane competition to introduce students to STEM activities at a young…

New Putting Greens Set to Be Installed at Edgewood Golf Club

The putting greens and park surrounding it should be ready for use by Labor Day

May 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Golfers at the Edgewood Golf Course will have a new place to practice their putting before hitting the links. The Fargo Park District announced that two new putting greens will be installed near the main entrance. Each putting green has different slopes, so golfers of all skill levels can get their putts in. Named after the late federal…

UND Students Select New “Fighting Hawks” Mascot

Students were asked to select one of three designs composed by Rickabaugh Graphics of Ohio

May 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND has revealed its new mascot. The “Fighting Hawks” mascot was chosen by students through a special election this week. Students were asked to select one of three designs composed by Rickabaugh Graphics of Ohio. Funding for the design came from private donations. The mascot will make its debut in the fall. It’s expected to be…

Braden Riess On His Mom Lois: She “Had Her Own Demons”

Lois Riess Is Accused Of Killing Her Husband In Minnesota And A Woman In Florida

May 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

The son of a Minnesota woman accused of shooting her husband and a Florida woman says she was a “good lady” but “had her own demons”. In an interview with “Inside Edition”, Braden Riess says he still can’t wrap his head around the allegations facing his mother Lois Riess. He says his mom has a history of stealing money and…

Catholic Charities To Drop Its Refugee Resettlement Programs

Focus Is Shifting To Homelessness And At-Risk Children

May 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis is dropping its refugee resettlement programs. The move comes as the state sees a significant slowdown in refugees arriving under President Donald Trump’s administration. The influential charity will shift its focus to programs aimed at homelessness and helping at-risk children. Fewer than 950 refugees arrived in Minnesota last year, compared…

Commissioners Declare “Burn Ban” In Grand Forks County

The ban is in effect until further notice

May 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — Grand Forks County Commissioners have declared a burn ban in the county. They say fires in the abnormally dry conditions could threaten the health and well-being of people in the county. Violators could face up to 30 days in jail, a $1,500 fine and have to pay for the cost of putting the fire out….