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Cass County Human Services Brings On New Director

Cass County has been working to fix deep rooted issues within it's Human Services department since an investigation last October turned up evidence of a hostile work environment.

February 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – In October, a resignation letter containing allegations that Cass County Human Services was a ‘hostile workplace’, and that employees were being bullied by managers, would launch a full blown investigation. The author of that letter, Jennifer Aldinger, stated that the case load for workers was far above average, with workers receiving 70 cases over a two month…

Community welcomes new Fargo Parks Executive Director at open house

February 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo welcomes its newest Parks director with an open house. Dave Leker had been serving as Interim Executive Director before being unanimously promoted last month. The open house is being held for him to be able to meet other city officials and anyone with questions. Leker was the Director of Parks and Recreation in…

Kids Celebrate National Engineers Week

February 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Public Library and NDSU School of Engineering teamed up to teach kids a little bit about engineering. To celebrate National Engineers Week, kids ages 7 to 10 are learning about the contributions of engineers to our society. Activities included a reading of the children’s book ‘Rosie Revere, Engineer’, and a construction competition where kids built towers…

Vicki, “Mama” and Piff Are Coming To Fargo

Tickets Go On Sale Friday, February 21 at 10 a.m.

February 18, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Theatre is playing host to two very different entertainers. Actress, comedian and singer Vicki Lawrence is bringing her popular “Mama” character to town in a “Two-Woman Show” on Saturday, May 2. Tickets go on sale Friday morning and range from $56.50 to $76.50. Then on October 16, a standout star of “America’s Got Talent” takes the…

Grand Forks Mayor Signs Emergency Declaration in Preparation for Spring Flooding

The declaration lasts for 30 days.

February 18, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Mayor of Grand Forks, Michael R. Brown, signed a Declaration of Emergency and Natural Disaster in preparation for historic spring flooding. Brown said, “We know an emergency is coming, we know that the Red River is going to flood this spring. This declaration is one of the first steps the city needs to take in order to…

LIVE: Unglued Craft Fest

Ten years of crafty goodness in the gorgeous Plains Art museum.

February 18, 2020

Emily Welker,

It’s back, and it’s bigger than ever. Some of the most talented and creative characters in the region are headed out to share their wares with you this weekend. It’s the Unglued Craft Fest. Local makers are celebrating ten years of craft beers, baubles, and beautiful handmade goods at the Plains Art Museum. Unglued founder Ashley Morken says part of…

Code Ninjas teaches local kids basic video game building skills

A STEM camp is giving them the tools they need to become coding pros

February 17, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Not every 10-year-old out there can say they’ve built an interactive video game from scratch. “It feels good because not a lot of people have made games and I’m one of those, I guess, few that have made a game,” says 10-year-old Carson Huseby of Fargo. For him, coding isn’t just a hobby. Carson says it’s all…

Congressman Kelly Armstrong Launches Re-Election Campaign

His campaign promises to address many bipartisan issues, as well as what he says matters most to North Dakotans.

February 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Congressman Kelly Armstrong launched his re-election campaign with the same slogan from the last campaign, ‘Let’s Get To Work’. “As somebody who served on the judiciary committee, we have done no work in two years on the judiciary committee. All we have done is partisan impeachment. That’s it. That’s all we’ve done for two years. ‘Let’s Get…

Grand Forks County Sheriff Investigating Shooting Incident

No one was injured.

February 17, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Sunday. Officers responded to the 1200 block of 69th Street South and discovered several bullet holes in the residence. Upon further investigation, the officers determined no occupants were injured. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the…

Chad Peterson Announces Re-Election Bid for Cass County Commission

Peterson was first elected in 2012.

February 17, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Chad Peterson announced plans to seek re-election to the Cass County Commission on Sunday. Peterson currently represents District 1, which includes most of North Fargo. He also serves as the 2020 Commission Chair. Peterson was first elected in 2012, and has made it a goal to help control the county portion of property taxes. If re-elected Peterson says he…