West Acres Mall says this is the busiest time of year for them with late Holiday shoppers all over the area. It may be freezing outside, but that’s not stopping anybody. It seems like it would be easier to just shop early rather than come out so close to the holiday, but each year, West Acres Mall sees between 30,000…
Bob the Builder took a break from his regular building and took a trip to Fargo. Prairie Public Broadcasting invited families to the Jon. L. Wanzek Center for Scouting for a special Bob the Builder themed day. Children were able to pose for pictures with Bob from 10 to 10:40 am and from 11 to 11:40 am. Families also were…
Now that snow is finally on the ground, snowmobile safety classes are starting up. Clay County Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club had their annual safety class for kids 12 and up. “The first part of the class is all classroom stuff,” said Trail Blazers Volunteer, Harvey Moos. “We go through a power point presentation and then take a final exam and…
A local restaurant is participating in the holiday spirit of giving. Culver’s teamed up with the Golden Drive to help give those who are less fortunate gifts for the holiday. Culver’s started accepting cash and gift donations in November from staff members and people in the community. The gifts were geared towards kids, from infants to teenagers. Some of the…
It’s a bittersweet day for Bison fans, being that it’s the last home tailgate of the season. The weather may be cold outside but it’s no match for these fired up Bison fans. “Oh my gosh I’m so excited it’s not even funny, go Bison!,” said Bison Fan, Jill Anderson. Bison fans once again prove they will go the distance…
Kindergartners at Lincoln Elementary had a messy but fun learning lesson while building gingerbread houses. Parents of the kindergartners were invited to help the students create their holiday houses. Each pair was given graham crackers, gum drops and tons of white frosting. While creating their masterpieces they practiced math concepts such as shape recognition, patterning and counting. “It’s really fun…
NDSU’s winter commencement was held this evening at the newly renovated SHAC facility. This is the day that makes those years of hard work all worth it. Walking across that stage and getting that diploma in hand opens possibilities for success. This day is extra special for those who are the first in their families to complete college. “It’s kind…
The results of the annual competition between law enforcement, realtors, and firefighters to raise money for the Salvation Army are in. For the second year in a row, REALTORS took the prize raising $39,747, just shy of their $40,000 goal. Between all three groups, over $70,000 were raised over the three days of bell ringing. This competition has been running…
With the big Bison game tomorrow, the NDSU bookstore has seen a peak in shoppers getting their last minute gear. The store offers a variety of unique clothing and accessories, such as necklaces and sweaters. With the cold weather expected tomorrow, Mary Sivertson, who is the store’s buyer says that the winter gear is very popular. “A lot of people…
A group of local high school students paired up with fourth graders to teach them about compassion. Twenty Fargo South High School leaders spent their day at Lincoln Elementary School playing team–building games as well as trust activities. Some of the activities included guessing games using Play–Doh and building a puzzle together. The Day of Compassion is aimed to build…
