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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Ross and Chandler

They'll be your friends -- for life.

Who wouldn’t want to be friends with these glorious little balls of cuddle? Chandler and Ross, two three-month-old shepherd mix puppies, snuggled up on the Morning Show set with Emily Welker and rescue worker Heather Klefstad of Homeward Animal Shelter. The pair of brothers came into the shelter just this Wednesday as strays from the Spirit Lake Area, and irresistible…

LIVE: The Little Mermaid

Come be part of her world.

The beloved classic fairy tale turned Broadway show is coming to life on stage with a middle-school class that’s made it a labor of love. And it’s coming to a Moorhead school stage, courtesy of the students at Horizon Middle School and director Kelly Dubois-Gerchak. Harrison Tim, who plays Prince Eric, joined Dubois-Gerchak and the Morning Show’s Emily Welker live…

Great Plains Food Bank Announces Ending Hunger 2.0 Initiative

Great Plains Food Bank partners with Sanford Hospital

FARGO, N.D.– Ending Hunger 2.0 is the Great Plains Food Bank’s newest initiative. They’re doing more than just providing food, but tackling other issues as well. This program is the first of its kind in the country. “We stopped and said, ‘if we’re truly going to end hunger, we know that food boxes are just a band–aid solution.’ What we really…

NDSU Opens New Indoor Golf Practice Facility at the SHAC

Short Game Facility alleviates need for golfers to go off-campus to practice

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU golfers used to  go off–campus to get their swings in the winter. Now, a new facility inside the Sanford Health Athletic Complex has made NDSU golf training year–round. “It’s the same temperature everyday, and we can rely on that, and we can rely on having a good practice every day,” said senior golfer Natalie Roth. The brand–new…

West Fargo Named Safest City in North Dakota

Grand Forks came in fifth and Fargo came in seventh

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo has been named the safest city in North Dakota. City officials say it wouldn’t have been possible to receive the honor without the help of the community. Some strangers leave such a lasting impact on us that we never forget their names. For one West Fargo neighbor, it was a policeman who showed her some…

Mr. NDSU: A Twist on the Traditional Beauty Pageant

this is the 24th year Alpha Gamma Delta has done the show

  FARGO, N.D. — One NDSU sorority is putting a twist on the traditional beauty pageant. NDSU’s Alpha Gamma Delta held Mr. NDSU, a male beauty contest, to raise money for Great Plains Food Bank’s Backpack Program. Contestants competed in a talent portion, formal wear, best Bison gear and in a question and answer portion. Last year, Alpha Gamma Delta raised…

Bestselling Children’s Book Author Visits Fargo Public Schools

Ame Dyckman met with students at Washington and Ed Clapp Elementary Schools on Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. — A best–selling children’s author made an appearance at Washington Elementary School in Fargo. Ame Dyckman fielded questions about her books and her writing style from eager first graders. Dyckman has written five children’s books, including the New York Times bestseller Wolfie the Bunny, as well as Horrible Bear! and You Don’t Want a Unicorn. The author says motivating…

Fargo-Native Grammy Winner Set For Performance at Fargo Theatre

Jonny Lang will perform at the Fargo Theatre on June 28

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo boy who made it big and won a Grammy is returning home. Jonny Lang will appear at Fargo Theatre on Thursday, June 28. The 36–year–old was born in Fargo and had his first million–selling record at the age of 15. He is known as one of the best live performers and guitarists of his generation….

Petition to Provide Special License Plates to Volunteer First Responders Approved

The petition requires over 13,000 signatures by July 9

BISMARCK, N.D. — Supporters of providing specialized vehicle license plates at no charge for volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders can begin circulating petitions to try to bring the issue to voters. Secretary of State Al Jaeger just approved the format of the petition. Supporters need to gather and submit at least 13,452 valid signatures by July 9 to get…

North Dakota Exports Last Year Worth $2 Billion

This amount was an increase of 5.6% over 2016

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota exported more than $2 billion worth of products last year, excluding oil, which is a 5.6 percent increase over 2016. The state’s export growth was led by soybeans and machinery, including bulldozers, tractors, combines and farm implements. The value of machinery exports grew from almost $687 million to $757 million. Canada, Australia and Ukraine increased…