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Canoes and Kayaks Available for Rent in Moorhead

You Can Go Out on the Red River Until August 27

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — As the summer winds down, Moorhead Parks and Recreation and the River Keepers want to give you a chance to do some canoeing and kayaking on the Red River. Canoes and kayaks are available on a first come, first served basis at the Hjemkomst Landing. The rentals were supposed to open May 28 but got delayed…

Work Progresses on 52nd Avenue South Project In Fargo

The entire project will continue into the fall

FARGO, ND — Another change is coming to the 52nd Avenue South project in Fargo. Crews will permanently open Veterans Boulevard to north and south traffic on Monday evening, weather permitting. Crews will then close the 53rd Street South intersection to traffic to allow crews to continue work on paving preparations. Traffic control will not change for those living in…

Interstate 29 To Have Lane Closures In Fargo Starting Monday

Xcel Energy crews will be installing overhead power lines

FARGO, ND — You will encounter some lane closures starting Monday on I-29 in Fargo. Xcel Energy crews will be installing overhead power lines over the interstate between Main Avenue and 12th Avenue North. Lane closures with reduced speeds will be in place with possible traffic delays. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the week. North…

Shocking Carnage After Two Mass Shootings In One Weekend

Dozens Killed In El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio

Two mass shootings at crowded public places in Texas and Ohio in less than 24 hours claimed at least 29 lives and left scores injured, a shocking carnage even in a country accustomed to gun violence. In the Texas border city of El Paso, a gunman opened fire Saturday morning in a shopping area packed with thousands of people during…

Salvation Army Teams Up With Walmart for “Stuff the Bus”

This is the first time it's been done in the F-M area

DILWORTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army held a “Stuff the Bus” event at the Walmart in Dilworth. Salvation Army chapters nationwide teamed up with nearly 3,000 Walmart stores across the country to collect school supplies for children. Shoppers can find a list of the most-needed supplies and drop them off outside the store. This is the first time the initiative…

Faith4Hope Holds 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway

They gave away 300 backpacks stuffed with school supplies

FARGO, N.D. — Families can get ready for back to school season while also having a fun time at Faith4Hope’s  annual community event. The Faith4Hope Scholarship Fund teamed up with Children of Hope Childcare. They gave away 300 backpacks, all stuffed with supplies like paper, crayons, and pencils. It wasn’t just about getting supplies; families also got to enjoy lunch,…

Fargo girl with half a heart to be honored at walk

Fargo family is raising aware about heart defect

FARGO N.D – Being only 5 years old and having a heart defect takes a lot of courage. For 5–year–old Willow. She’s a fun-loving kid. Willow is a diehard prankster she loves making people laugh and joking and she loves her tire swing, but her story is a little different then what most kids go through. “So Willow was born with…

Neighbors React to North Fargo Murder and Arson Case

One neighbor moved onto the street the day of the fire

FARGO, N.D. — Police identify the woman who was murdered in a North Fargo apartment that was on fire Thursday morning as 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Neighbor Tom Nygren moved onto the street the day of the fire. “I just came off break at work yesterday and first night there and the whole street’s blocked off, had no clue what was…

ND Businesses Excited To Open Early on Sunday

Buisnesses will no longer be required to wait till noon to open

FARGO N.D – Some retailers are going to be opening up earlier starting on Sunday. It’s because the state’s Blue Law not allowing businesses to be open from midnight to noon has been repealed. The goal is to allow businesses the opportunity to decide for themselves when they want to open. The law had been in place since the early…

Wild Terra Cider Has First Can Release of LilyDipper

It's a strawberry-infused cider

FARGO, N.D. — If you love Wild Terra Cider, you can now buy some to take home. The cider bar is now selling cans of LilyDipper. It’s a semi-sweet, strawberry-infused cider. The supply of about five dozen four packs is expected to go quickly, but you can still try the flavor on tap. Wild Terra’s owner, Ethan Hennings, says LilyDipper…