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Many Remember Arthur’s Barn as a Community Icon

a fired destroyed the building thursday

ARTHUR, N.D. —  After burning to the ground in a Thursday afternoon fire, people are remembering the memories they created at Arthur’s Bar. It includes everyone from the venue’s previous owners to the musicians who played on their stage for years. Love isn’t just found in other people, it’s also found in places. For many people across North Dakota, Arthur’s…

GOP Meet and Greet with Gov. Doug Burgum and Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner

Gardner talked about the economy and technology in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — A North Dakota GOP fundraiser welcomed several Republican politicians from the state and beyond to Fargo. Among them were Governor Doug Burgum, Representative Kevin Cramer and special guest, Colorado U.S. Senator Cory Gardner. Gardner said he wanted to attend the fundraiser because he’s impressed with North Dakota’s economy and the state’s plans in technology. He says it’s important…

FM Chamber Education Initiative

A new way to keep new talent closer to home.

The F-M Chamber of Commerce is launching a new initiative toward channeling the area’s many college grads into — instead of out of — the region’s economy. Chamber President Craig Whitney sat down live in-studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker to talk about the plan, which launches in January. Whitney said NDSU, MSUM, Concordia and the metro’s other institutions,…

Supporting a Brother in Blue: Community Rallies Around Former Fargo Officer After Injury

And for eight years, Fred Lassonde responded to that call as an officer with the Fargo Police Department

FARGO, ND — One former Fargo Police Officer made an impression on the community during his eight years of service, but has now taken off his badge after a life threatening injury. When you need help, police officers are the first people you think to call. For eight years, Fred Lassonde responded to that call as an officer with the…

Turn on the Heat: How to Keep Your Furnace Running All Winter Long

Heating professionals say annual preventive mainenance is the best way to keep a furnace in working shape

FARGO, N.D. — With temperatures dropping furnaces will be firing up, but there are a few things homeowners can do to prevent problems when they flip on the heat for the first time. Service professionals say routine maintenance to your furnace is key to keeping a home warm throughout the winter. “Routine maintenance is a must these days.  Furnace manufacturers…

Pink It Forward: Local High Schools Raise Money and Dig for Pink

All of the proceeds went to Pink It Forward, a non-profit in Bismarck that supports women with a breast cancer diagnosis

FARGO, ND — Fargo North and Fargo South High Schools are spiking out breast cancer in their 10th annual Dig Pink Volleyball Matchups. The fundraiser consists of three matches and all proceeds will be given to the nonprofit Pink It Forward. Sports are about more than just winning or losing the game. “There’s a lot more life skills that you learn….

Sen. Klobuchar Urges President Trump to Take Action on his Pledge to Stop Opioid Crisis

The senator would like the President to sign bills she sponsored into law

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Amy Klobuchar says President Trump’s decision to declare the opioid epidemic a public health emergency is a first step toward resolving the crisis. The senator echoes Representative Pelosi’s remarks and wants to see the president back up his words with actions and cash. Klobuchar has sponsored a number of bills in the Senate aimed at addressing…

Moorhead Public Schools Gives Themselves a Report Card

The "State of the District" shows how they're performing and sets goals for the future

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Leaders of the Moorhead Public School district are giving themselves a report card. Data shows the district has seen steady growth in student enrollment since 2008 with a projected average of two to three percent in growth every year. They are the largest employer in Moorhead with 997 employees with 500 of them being teachers. One of…

THE BUZZ: U.S. Air Force Causes Twitter Kerfuffle Between Minot Air Force Base and Base in Missouri

When the tweet received numerous responses on social media, the Air Force backed off its claim with a follow-up tweet

NATIONAL — The U.S. Air Force nearly stole Christmas when it got involved in a friendly Twitter feud between the Minot Air Force Base and Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri about which air fleet was better. Tweets from the official Air Force account said that if the two bases couldn’t get along, Santa Claus will “bring you nothing this…