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Giant Table Brings Dilworth and Moorhead Community Members Closer

The Longest table is an opportunity for people to connect with others in their community

June 12, 2019

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DILWORTH, Minn.– A giant table is bringing community members from Moorhead and Dilworth together. The Longest table is an opportunity for people to connect with others in their community. People share their stories of why they came to the area and why they’ve stayed. The Lions club provided food for everyone who showed up. The goal of the event is to…

Grand Opening of Block E to Promote Community Involvement

Block E is a 4–story multi–use building with both commercial and residential tenants

June 12, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.– A new addition in the heart of Moorhead is bringing the community together. Block E is a 4–story multi–use building with both commercial and residential tenants. “I hope everyone that comes to this building kind of gets that wow factor and has that good feeling when they walk in,” says the VP of Public Relations and Marketing for EPIC Companies,…

NF Walk Supports People With a Genetic Condition Called Neurofibromatosis

Gov. Burgum proclaimed neurofibromatosis awareness day

June 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Dozens in the community are taking steps to support those living with a disease called neurofibromatosis. Organizer Darcy Barry was diagnosed when she was 18. “Devastation, my life was going to end, will I ever be married, will I ever have a family, how long am I going to live…” Those were the thoughts that were going her…

Fargo Air Museum Honors D-Day with Trip Down Memory Lane

The museum showed movies from the D-Day era, offered free popcorn and had discounted gift shop items

June 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– The Fargo Air Museum honors the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The community is invited to pay tribute to those who landed on the French beaches of Normandy in 1944. The museum showed movies from the World War II era. A Navy veteran visited the museum in honor of his father. “This happened 75 years ago and they are now…

Chamber of Commerce Launches Fueling Our Future Initiative

The intiative focuses on the pillars of people, prosperity, and place

May 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Chamber and Economic Development Corporation are spearheading a new initiative, with the public and private sectors working together to make the local economy stronger. The three pillars the Fueling Our Future Initiative will focus on are people, prosperity, and place. “It’s putting the needs of the community above the needs of your own individual organization. It’s that ability…

Coats for Kids and Families Gives F-M Area Opportunity to Start on Spring Cleaning

People can donate gently used coats, hats, and gloves for children and adults of all sizes

April 26, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MN– The Salvation Army is working toward its mission of sharing the warmth in the Fargo-Moorhead community with its upcoming collection for Coats for Kids and Families. People can donate coats, gloves, and hats for children and adults of all sizes. The Salvation Army works with Sanford to ensure the items are clean before disbursement. “The great opportunity is…

Students Get Inspired to Make Community Impact with Youth Initiative Conference

Students spend the day learning how to make changes they want to see

April 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – High school students are learning how they can make an impact in the community at this year’s Fargo Youth Initiative conference. The day-long event gives students the opportunity to listen to speakers about how they can make changes they want to see. This year’s theme is “Future of Fargo.” An FYI co-chair wants to make sure the…

Does Fargo Live Up to Its Sixth Happiest City Ranking Considering the Weather?

The WalletHub study looks at well-being, employment, and community involvement

April 12, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A WalletHub study names Fargo the sixth happiest city in the nation. But with essentially six months of winter weather and spring flooding, are people surprised by the ranking? The study looks at emotional and physical well–being, income and employment, and community and involvement. “With happiness, there’s a lot of other factors that can be included, such as…

Kid’s Fest Brings Kids and Community Together Through Fun Activities

April 8th through the 12th is Week of the Young Child and the Clay County Early Childhood Initiative is celebrating with Kid's Fest, a day of activities for kids to have fun and learn about their community

April 6, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MINN. — Kid’s Fest is back at Moorhead Center Mall and what better way to celebrate week of the young child than by bringing young children together to have some fun. April 8th through the 12th is Week of the Young Child and the Clay County Early Childhood Initiative is celebrating with Kid’s Fest, a day of activities for…

The Bar is Back: Hunter C&I Rises From the Ashes Following Fire Last April

There will be a celebrations all day long as part of a grand opening on April 6

March 27, 2019

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HUNTER, N.D. — When Jon Dickson was asked to be the fifth member on the bar’s board, it was an easy decision for him to make. “My grandpa was one of the original people that started the Hunter C&I back in 1947. So I have a family tie to or connection to it that I wanted to be a part…