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Crookston Teen Accidentally Shot And Wounded While Hunting

Polk County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Riverview Emergency Room Saturday

CROOKSTON, Minn. — An 18-year-old man in Crookston sustained minor injuries after a hunting accident. Polk County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Riverview Emergency Room Saturday on a report of a man with a gunshot wound. They discovered his gun accidentally fired while hunting geese. They want to remind hunters to remember the four basics of firearm safety. 1) Treat…

It’s Been 100 Years Since Women’s Suffrage

a local group is celebrating with a centennial party and pie social

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s been 100 years since women were given the right to vote in the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Over the next year and a half, the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County and the League of Women Voters will have all kinds of events to celebrate Women’s Suffrage. This afternoon it began the…

Inaugural American Veterans Motorcycle Show Raises Awareness

The mayors of Moorhead and Dilworth were at the opening ceremony

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo VFW held their first American Veterans Motorcycle Show. Bikers rode to the Fargo National Cemetery Dedication Ceremony in the morning. A bike show took place in the afternoon, and people could vote for their favorite bikes and even the ugliest one. The mayors of Moorhead and Dilworth spoke at the opening ceremony. Vendors and live music…

Department of Veterans Affairs Dedicates Fargo National Cemetery

Local dignitaries were there, and military members were honored

HARWOOD, N.D. — It’s a 4.82-acre site that will serve the needs of 30,000 veterans, as well as their spouses and family members. Even though it was a rainy day, people crowded into a tent for the Fargo National Cemetery Dedication Ceremony. Local dignitaries were there, and it was a time to honor those who served our country. Lucas Dusek,…

Kids Get Active In Inter Gym Competition

Kids put there skills to the test in obstacle run.

FARGO, N.D. –Kids are putting their skills to the test in an obstacle course like this wall run…….. And it’s not as easy as it looks. The goal is all about getting kids active. “With screen time nowadays anything that can get anyone out of the house active in a basically an extreme gym. Ya gotta take that,” Manager of…

Return Of The Rivalry: Bison and Fighting Hawk Fans Celebrate Game Day

Fans from across the region came together to share in friendly rivalry

FARGO, N.D. — It’s been four years since the Bison and the Fighting Hawks have faced off against each other. For the return of the rivalry, fans embraced a cold morning to tailgate before the game. For one group of grillers, it didn’t stop them from firing up. “Ya know the comradery getting to see all your old friends, a…

Suicide Prevention Month Aims to Raise Awareness

The Out of the Darkness Walk will be September 15

FARGO, N.D. — On average, one person dies by suicide every 57 hours in North Dakota. That’s according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Suicide Prevention Month aims to raise awareness. The topic hits close to home for Tristan Ross. He’s lost several friends to suicide. “One of them even the night before, I was watching the Snapchats, he…

Hoeven Announces New Program To Help Veterans

FARGO, N.D. — Veterans from all branches packed into the West Fargo VFW to voice their opinion on healthcare and the Fargo VA while sharing experiences, and there was a lot of expectations from the talks. “As a community veteran, it’s important that we keep on the VA doing, the senators and legislative representative out looking making their following through…

Donations for Dementia Raises Money for Thompson Howard Home

They're hoping to raise 6,000

FARGO, N.D. — Thompson Howard Home, a new project still in the works, held its first fundraising event called Donations for Dementia. They’re hoping to raise $6,000 and bring awareness to their holistic care model. Money will go toward getting the project going and for the construction site. The founder has a background in nursing and long term care. “I…