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Holiday Homes of Hope Tour Raises Awareness for Cystic Fibrosis

Funds from the event go towards medication, scholarships, and education

November 10, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Some call cystic fibrosis an invisible disease, but one organization is raising awareness with the Holiday Homes of Hope tour. “It can be very frightening to know you have an invisible disease. There’s a lot of uncertainty with that. There’s also a lot of hope,” Pam Thompson, development director for Cystic Fibrosis Association of ND, said. The group’s Holiday…

Wild Terra Rounds Out First Annual West Acres “Fall Tap Fest”

Wild Terra and Fargo Brewing Company were the two featured local breweries

November 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — After featuring two local breweries over a four week stretch, West Acres wrapped up its first ever Fall Tap Fest for the year. Wild Terra has set up shop in front of the old Herberger’s entrance for the last two Saturdays. People could relax and take a breather while live music from local artists plays in the background….

Longfellow Elementary Students Surprise Veterans at Fargo VA

They spent the week learning about Veteran's Day

November 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Veterans at the VA hospital got a pleasant surprise from Longfellow Elementary students. Kids gave thanks to veterans by giving them handmade cards after learning about the importance of Veteran’s Day throughout the week. One veteran, Wade Hansen, remembers the first time he set foot in Vietnam. He served from 1966-1968. ” two minutes once you hit the…

Knocking Out Parkinson’s: Boxing Class Celebrates One Year Anniversary

The class is hosted by TNT Fitness two times a week

November 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — After Mary Louise Murphy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s a year ago, one of the last places she’d expect to end up was in a boxing class. But flash forward a year, and you’ll find Mary Louise and her classmates thriving on the bags, throwing haymakers, and building strong bonds with her fellow boxers. “I know on Tuesdays and…

Suspects Plead Guilty in Carla Yellowbird Murder

2016 Robbery Turned Murder on Spirit Lake Reservation

November 9, 2018

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SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION — Suspects in the murder of 27-year-old Carla Yellowbird plead guilty to murder and robbery charges. 21-year-old Daylin St. Pierre pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Felony Murder. 24-year-old Dakota Charboneau pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder. In 2016, Yellowbird went to Spirit Lake to sell drugs. After being driven to a remote location on…

United Way of Cass-Clay Encourages Random Acts of Kindness

This is the sixth year they have hosted the "UNITED Acts of Kindness Day"

November 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People took part in random acts of kindness across the metro on Friday. United Way of Cass–Clay is teaming up with Scoop N Dough in downtown Fargo as part of “UNITED Acts of Kindness Day” People could pick up a “Live United T–Shirt” and pick an act of kindness to follow through on out of the “Kindness Bowl.”…

Park Christian Choir Sings Patriotic Songs at Nursing Homes

They do it every year on the Friday closet to Veteran's Day

November 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People in nursing homes got some live music brought to them thanks to the senior high choir from Park Christian School. The choir director says the group does it every year on the Friday closet to Veteran’s Day. The students sing patriotic songs to honor the holiday. They stopped at Edgewood Vista, Touchmark, Bethany, Elim Care and the…

Former Fargo Talent Sings National Anthem Before Panthers Steelers Game

Nationally recognized motivational speaker and veteran

November 9, 2018

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PITTSBURGH — Another big moment in the career of a former Fargo man who is a singer, actor, nationally recognized motivational speaker and veteran. Mark Lindquist sang the National Anthem before the Panthers and Steelers game in Pittsburg. Lindquist posted on Facebook that he sang the anthem at Heinz Field for the NFL’s Salute to Service game. He also thanked…

Mule Deer On The Rebound In North Dakota

A Game and Fish Department survey counted 2,446 mule deer.

November 9, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The mule deer population in the western North Dakota Badlands continued its rebound this year. A Game and Fish Department survey counted 2,446 mule deer. That was down only slightly from last year, and fawn reproduction was up. Big game biologist Bruce Stillings says that’s encouraging news. Hunting of mule deer females was banned four straight…

Girl Airlifted To Fargo After Being Hit By A Car

Jamestown Police Major Justin Blinsky says the incident happened around 3:15 p.m., Thursday afternoon.

November 9, 2018

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Jamestown, N.D. (NewsDakota/KFGO) – An 11 year-old girl was airlifted to a Fargo hospital after she was hit by a pickup in Jamestown Thursday afternoon. Jamestown Police Major Justin Blinsky says the incident happened around 3:15 p.m. “There was a pickup that was westbound on 4th Street NE, approaching the 4th Ave intersection,” Major Blinsky said. ” was in the…