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Out of the Darkness Walk Raises Mental Health Awareness for Fourteenth Year

The walk raised over $100,000 for mental health research and suicide prevention

  FARGO, N.D. — More than 2,000 people are raising awareness about suicide and the importance of mental health for the fourteenth year in a row. The Out of the Darkness walk is meant to remind people there is still hope for those who struggle with a mental illness every day. Organizers of the walk say it’s because of mental health…

New Drekker Brewery and Taproom Officially Up and Running on 1st Avenue North

Lines were out the door starting at noon and continued until closing late Saturday night

FARGO, N.D. — After a year of preparations, the new Drekker Brewery and taproom is up and running in Unicorn Park. The new hot spot at 1666 1st avenue North in Fargo, celebrated its opening with a full house on Saturday. Lines were out the door starting at noon and continued until closing late Saturday night. The new space still…

Website Lists World War One Centennial Events In North Dakota

1,300 North Dakotans died in the war, names will be read aloud

BISMARCK, N.D. — Events are being planned across North Dakota as the centennial of the end of World War One approaches. Darrell Dorgan is heading up the committee. He wants to know about the community events already being planned so they can be included on a website. The committee also is asking county veterans services officers and local veterans organizations…

“Home Run Walk” Raises Money for Roger Maris Cancer Center

Walkers and runners get doused in color as they finish the walk to raise money for cancer research

FARGO, N.D. — It’s not your typical run; hundreds of people had a colorful morning as they helped raise money for the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center. Most at the run have a personal connection to the fight against cancer. They either know someone or have lost someone to the disease. “I had a sister-in-law, her name was Ashley, she was…

Truck Drivers Come Together to Help Out Special Olympics North Dakota

More than 75 drivers took part in the truck convoy

FARGO, N.D. — Truck drivers have teamed up to rev up their engines, honk their horns, and go on a little journey, all to make a big impact for some of their favorite athletes. “They’re just special in their own way. They’re normal people, they do normal stuff. To hear their stories in sports and stuff is pretty cool,” said Chad…

Taco Lovers Gather for First Annual Taco Fest

There was also a tequila expo and margarita bar

FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve ever wanted a place where you can try all sorts of tacos, well now you don’t have to dream. Fargo Brewing Company teamed up with Jade Presents to put on the first annual taco fest. There were ten vendors, including food trucks and restaurants, for people to choose from. To wash down those tacos, there was…

Hundreds Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

More than five million Americans live with Alzheimer's

FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of people walked from downtown Fargo and along the Red River to raise money to fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Over 75 teams raised around $85,000 at the walk. Organizers say a common misconception is blaming those suffering for not remembering things. They say it’s important to realize those symptoms are the disease, not the person. More than…

Local Organizations Encourage Girls to Play New Sports

Girls took part in demonstrations for martial arts, lacrosse

FARGO, N.D. — Young girls had the chance to learn about different extracurricular activities across the metro during the Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Day of Play. The event allows kids to connect with local groups. They take part in demonstrations with things like lacrosse and martial arts. They were also told more about scouting. Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons organizes the event…

One Man Killed, Two Arrested after Early Morning Stabbing Incident in Fargo

21-year-old Alan Bear arrested for Class AA Murder after apparent stabbing at AmericInn

FARGO, N.D. — A man was killed and two brothers were arrested following a stabbing at a Fargo hotel. Fargo Police responded to a disturbance at the AmericInn around 2:30 this morning. There, officers found a man laying in the hallway with an apparent stab wound to his torso. The man, identified as 23-year-old Jakob Dirks of West Fargo, later died…

Third Annual “Fargo United” Event Brings Fargo Police, Community Together

Police officers played games and spent quality time with community members

FARGO, N.D. — As summer winds down, kids played games, danced to music and had fun with Fargo Police officers. For the officers, getting to spend some time with the kids in the community is something to cherish. “We try to make that connection not only in our schools, but within our neighborhoods, so having something positive like this that we…