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Amped School of Music Holds Bake Sale and Art Fundraiser

Money raised will go towards tuition, instruments, and keeping up with the facility

FARGO, N.D. — There’s a way you can buy some sweet treats while also supporting music students. Amped School of Music has their third annual bake sale. Students, teachers, and community members donated art and baked goods to sell. Money raised will go towards student tuition, instruments, and keeping up with the facility. Amped School of Music was started in 2018…

Red River Zoo Holds Party for the Planet to Kick Celebrate Spring and Earth Week

People can see the latest exhibit of Eurasian lynx

FARGO, N.D. — It’s a Party for the Planet at the Red River Zoo, where families can celebrate spring and Earth Week. Zoos across the county celebrate Party for the Planet, and the Red River Zoo has been doing it for several years. Local organizations have activities for kids where they can learn how to be more Earth–friendly. People can see…

Fargo Police Respond to Call of Cars Ramming Into Each Other

It was in the 4500 block of 19th Avenue South

  FARGO, N.D. — Just before eight last night, Fargo police got a call about two cars ramming into each other in the 4500 block of 19th Avenue South. An injured man was lying on the ground when they got there. Authorities say the nature of the man’s injuries are unknown at this time. After gathering witness statements and surveillance video,…

Happy National North Dakota Day!

There seems to be a day dedicated to everything from National Pi Day to Talk Like A Pirate Day. but April 19th is all about North Dakota! The National Day Calendar celebrates each state in the order they entered the union, starting the week of Independence Day and ending with Hawaii. Everything about a state’s history, favorite foods and icons…

Thousands of Swans Show Up in Flooded Field Along I-29 Near Argusville

Experts say it's part of the natural cycle for species

SOUTH OF ARGUSVILLE, N.D. — It’s something you don’t normally see along I–29: thousands of swans in a flooded field. “You never see more than one or two swans ever in a group, and there’s several thousand there and it’s just an amazing once-in-a-lifetime type of deal,” Jim Bergquist, who sees the swans on his daily commute, said. Experts say seeing…

Juvenile Saved After Car Sinks in Floodwaters Near Climax, Minn.

NEAR CLIMAX, Minn. – A driver’s car is quickly swept away by floodwaters after trying to get by on a closed road. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile drove around a barrier near the intersection of 390th Street Southwest and 350th Avenue Southwest, near Climax. They were able to get out of the vehicle and stand on the roof. Authorities…

Red River Zoo Welcomes Two Sister Eurasian Lynx

Eurasian Lynx have been on the zoo's collection plan since it opened

FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Zoo is adding two sister Eurasian Lynx to its group of cold-weather animals. Jillian and Mirka are the two lynx making the zoo’s new exhibit their home. Eurasian Lynx have been on the zoo’s collection plan since it opened. The zoo started fundraising a little over a year ago and broke ground on exhibit construction last…

Golf Courses and Driving Ranges in F-M Area Opening Up for Season

Golfers are glad the weather is warming up

FARGO, N.D. — After a long winter, golf courses and driving ranges are opening up for the season. The Osgood Driving Range opened at noon. The 9-hole course and 3-hole loop will open next Thursday, as will Prairiewood Public Golf Course. Rose Creek Driving Range and Golf Course will open on Wednesday. Prairiewood Public Golf Course will open Thursday, and El…

Willow District, A New Boutique, Holds Grand Opening in South Fargo

The store used to be Jessie Blu in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — You may remember the store Jessie Blu in downtown Fargo, but now it has a new name and location. The store is rebranded as Willow District and is now in South Fargo. The owner says the boutique’s customers wanted the shop to be closer to them. To celebrate the grand opening, people can enter to win door prizes,…

Twin Cities’ City Pages Names Junkyard Brewing “Best Suburban Brewery”

MINNEAPOLIS – A Twin Cities alternative newspaper names Moorhead’s Junkyard Brewing Best Suburban Brewery. Let me guess what you’re thinking, “Moorhead isn’t anywhere near The Cities!” City Pages has given Junkyard Brewing the title saying “the folks at the Moorhead hype factory have positioned it as an unmissable part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul brewing scene.” Junkyard has had many liquor store…