One of the biggest hit-makers of the 1980’s and 90’s has died. Ex-Wham! and solo singer George Michael has died at the age of 53, according to his publicist. He is said to have “passed away peacefully at home” in England. The pop star sold more than 100 million albums throughout a career spanning almost four decades. Police say there…
FARGO, N.D. For more than 20 years, Community Presbyterian Church of West Fargo and the Salvation Army have hosted a special Christmas Eve meal for those in need in the area. Christmas Eve is a busy time at the Salvation Army’s location downtown. Each year, they feed around 170 people. At 80–years–old, Marvin L. Snyder has been homeless for much…
FARGO, N.D. In the early hours of this morning, a tragedy unfolded in a Fargo neighborhood. A domestic dispute ending in the alleged murder of a 26–year–old Fargo man. Police responded to a call at this home at about 4:20 am. When they arrived, they found two men and a woman. One of the men had suffered a stab wound…
MOORHEAD, Minn. The Rourke Art Museum transformed its setup from general art into a holiday market exhibit. With Christmas just days away, local artists have the opportunity to make the season of gift giving a little bit easier. The holiday market included greeting cards, wood engravings and even Santa and elf portraits. “Just seeing what the artists have brought in. …
MOORHEAD, Minn. Fargo outdoor skating rinks opened yesterday, but now it’s Moorhead’s turn. It’s the first day open for eight outdoor rinks and adjoining warming houses in Moorhead. Unfortunately, it was a bit too warm for the ice to be in pristine condition, but that didn’t deter everyone from coming out and having some fun. “Yeah, I don’t know I…
FARGO, N.D. With only two days left until Christmas, you’d think most people would have their gifts all squared away. The crowds at businesses around town make it clear that’s not the case for every one. “Well you know we got most of our stuff but my son had a few last minute things we needed to get and of…
The downtown ice rink is open for the winter season. Visitors strapped on their skates and enjoyed the freshly groomed ice for free. This year, they expanded the size of the rink and brought in a warming house and fire pit. Officials say they got calls from several people throughout the past few weeks asking when it will be open….
A West Fargo man who spent part of the year holding a “police lives matter” sign in front of the Fargo police station is back. Nick Barth’s sign reads, “Thanks Fargo Police for all your work this year.” Barth says he gets mostly positive responses but also gets a small amount of negative responses. With many calling for police reform…
A developer has been selected for an off–campus NDSU housing and retail complex. If the city approves the plans, they will begin tearing down 21 of the 22 houses on the 1600 Block of North University Drive this spring. We spoke with city officials and former tenants to find out what’s happening. Proffutt Limited Partnership is getting ready to turn the…
Three families, including the family of 2-year-old Ted McGee of Apple Valley, say IKEA is agreeing to pay $50 million because their toddlers died when the company’s dressers tipped over on them. The tentative settlements involve the deaths of 2-year-olds in Apple Valley; West Chester, Pennsylvania; and Snohomish, Washington. The Swedish home furnishings retailer has recalled millions of chests and…
