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Fiber Arts Festival Celebrates Locally Made Art and Handmade Goods

attendees learn to knit, embroid and weave

FARGO, N.D. — Ten years ago, a woman brought the Fiber Arts Festival to Bonanzaville. Today it was at Rheault Farms. The Fargo Park District celebrated art and handmade goods created throughout the Valley. People showed off their final products and had a chance to learn about different types of handwork like embroidery, knitting and weaving. The annual event began…

Families Walk to Remember Lost Children

Compassionate Friends brought families together to ensure their lost children are not forgotten at the Walk to Remember

FARGO, N.D. — Parents, families and friends took the opportunity to remember their lost loved ones. “The worst thing we can do is think our child has been forgotten,” said John Milligan, the chapter leader for Compassionate Friends. Compassionate Friends brought families together to ensure their lost children are not forgotten at their 11th annual Walk to Remember. “It’s like…

Hundreds Lace Up for Pride 5K and Celebration

The events begin the LGBTQ community's annual festival

FARGO, N.D. —  “Love is love, no matter how you look at it,” Eric Parvey said. It’s the message F–M Pride is sending this weekend. A Pride 5K welcoming all age groups and animals began the celebration. “When we’re putting together pride events, we want to find a variety of different things for families and individuals and what better way…

NDSU Puts on One-Act Play to Teach Kids How to Deal with Conflict

Theatre NDSU is performing "Devon's Hurt" this month

FARGO, N.D. — A short play at NDSU is aimed at teaching kids how to deal with conflicts and provide live theater for the summertime. Theatre NDSU is putting up a one-act play called “Devon’s Hurt.” The script shares an uplifting message about dealing with feelings, resolving conflicts and being a good friend. “Devon’s Hurt” is specifically designed for younger kids…

National Guard Shows the Community Some Fun with Paintball and Pizza

Participants played some intense paintball and got to ride around on some go–karts

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Army National Guard gives the community a chance to get more involved in their program. They hosted a free paintball and pizza event at the Moorhead army for anyone 16 and older. Participants played some intense paintball, got to ride around on some go–karts with drunk goggles and enjoyed a pizza lunch. The group is trying…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Auctions Off Confiscated Weapons

A Samurai sword and motorcycle among items sold

FARGO, N.D. — Going once. “Fifteen here. How about 20?” said training division corporal Jeffrey Olson. Going twice. “Going three times, sold,” Olson said. Everything from a samurai sword to a motorcycle was sold at the Cass County Sheriff’s Office 3rd annual firearms auction. Many of the items were confiscated by the court or donated. “It’s crazy some of the…

People Climb Over the Edge to Help At-Risk Children

Over the Edge and Charism invited people to conquer the eight story challenge while raising funds and awareness for at risk children

FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds walked by the Black Building and gazed up at dozens of people rappelling down the side of the building. The exhilarating and heart pounding climb gave rappellers a once-in-a-lifetime experience while also supporting Charism. “People love downtown Fargo, people love Fargo and their like what a fun thing to bring here to really highlight this great…

Fatal Crashes at Sturgis Rise to Six

The state Department of Public Safety says the crashes have killed people from South Dakota, Texas, Maryland, Utah and Indiana.

STURGIS, S.D. (AP) – The number of fatal crashes at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the Black Hills has risen to six. The state Department of Public Safety says the crashes have killed people from South Dakota, Texas, Maryland, Utah and Indiana. The state of the sixth victim wasn’t immediately released. There were two fatal accidents in the same…

Mall of America Celebrates 25 Years

The 5.6 million square foot mall with more than 520 stores and 11,000 employees generates $2 billion in economic activity and has more than 40 million visitors every year.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The biggest mall in the United States is celebrating its 25th anniversary with cupcakes and party hats. The Star Tribune reports that the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, will attempt to set the Guinness World Record, on Friday, for the most people wearing conical birthday hats and the most people simultaneously decorating cupcakes in celebration. The…

Researchers Hoping to Put an End to Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer symposium was held at NDSU to spread awareness

  FARGO, ND., — It’s one of the deadliest cancers and researchers are hoping to find a cure. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 54,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. Part of this is because it’s known to be the ‘silent cancer’. “It sits in your pancreas which is a digestive organ and it’s silent….