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UND’s Aerospace Community Day Gives Kids One-of-a-Kind Experiences

Aerospace Day is a way to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in the field

February 2, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — If you’re fascinated by flight, UND’s Aerospace Community Day is the place to be. From touring airplanes to control tower simulations to weather broadcasting, kids get to have one–of–a–kind experiences. “We decided to make it a pop-up science museum and open the doors and come together and have an exciting day for kids,” Elizabeth Bjerke, associate dean…

People in Fergus Falls Celebrate Wintertime Fun during Frostbite Festival

The weekend events include ice fishing, broomball, fat tire biking, and ice skating

February 2, 2019

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Over the last few days, people in Fergus Falls say have been staying indoors to avoid the frigid temperatures. Sprinkle in some sunshine, and people across the city are celebrating a chance to finally enjoy the outdoors. “It’s a fifty–degree difference. We don’t even have to wear our jackets and hats, and we can just come out…

Fight the Frost Offers a Fun Escape for Kids Indoors

The event is hosted by Games Galore

February 2, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — If you want to escape the cold, Fight the Frost is happening all weekend at the Alerus Center. It’s a big indoor carnival with plenty of inflatables hosted by Games Galore. There are 30 games, 9 obstacle courses, and an area for kids under 5. The event has been held in past years in Fargo and Bemidji….

Red Raven Espresso Parlor Holds Clothing Exchange

The remaining clothes will be donated to Jazzy and Mambo's in Dilworth

February 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — People brought in some old clothes and picked up some new outfits at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor’s clothing exchange. Cydney Berlinger brought the clothing swap idea to Fargo after seeing it in other cities. People lugged in bags of clothes and found some new items to fill out their closets. The leftover clothes are going to Jazzy…

New Moorhead Bar Provides Intimate Drinking Experience

The bar is located at the corner of Main Avenue and 14th Street

February 2, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A new bar that opened its doors this weekend is bringing a more intimate drinking experience to Moorhead. Harold’s has several offerings on tap, but also offers a quiet atmosphere for people to relax while having a drink. Eric Odness thought of the bar’s concept two years ago, and named it after his grandfather, Harold. Opening the bar…

Boil Advisory For City of Horace

They advise residents to boil their water before using.

February 2, 2019

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HORACE, ND — The City of Horace, ND has issued a drinking water warning. They advise residents to boil their water before using. Residents should not drink the water without boiling it first. Let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using. The water was contaminated when the loss of pressure to the water distribution system due…

Former Vikings QB Wade Wilson Has Died

The Dallas Cowboys said Wilson passed away Friday at his home in Coppell, Texas.

February 2, 2019

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DALLAS (AP) – Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback and longtime assistant coach Wade Wilson has died. The Dallas Cowboys said Wilson passed away Friday at his home in Coppell, Texas. The team didn’t specify a cause of death for Wilson, who died on his 60th birthday. Wilson played for five NFL teams from 1981-98. He played 10 seasons for the Minnesota…

East Grand Forks Vintage Snowmobile Show Gets You Out of the House to See the Classics

The show typically has more than 100 vintage snowmobiles, some dating back to the 1960's

February 1, 2019

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The 8th Annual Anna Kozel Vintage Snowmobile Show gives you an excuse to get out of the house and enjoy some above zero temperatures. The show typically has more than 100 vintage snowmobiles, some dating back to the 1960’s. You can join in on the fun by registering your own classic ride. Awards are given in multiple categories. The money…

Vitalant in Urgent Need of Blood Donors After Cold Stretch, KFGO Hosts Blood Drive

Subzero temperatures caused multiple centers to close

February 1, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — After brutal temperatures set back blood donations, it is urgent that Vitalant get more donors through their front doors. Centers in Fargo and Minot, North Dakota and Aberdeen and Mitchell, South Dakota were closed and blood drives were called off earlier this week because of subzero temperatures. KFGO stepped in and hosted an emergency blood drive. Their goal…

Getting the Whole School Involved: West Fargo HS Students Pack Meals for Feed My Starving Children

Organizers say they've never done a service project of this scale

February 1, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Students at West Fargo High School are helping the Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack reach their goal of packing 2.5 million meals. It’s a service project of a scale that many have never seen before. “We pulled up and there’s like 100 school buses. It was an incredible sight. Young people are about half the volunteers we…