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Nichole’s Fine Pastry Win’s A Special Award from the Food Network

Nichole's Fine Pastry in downtown Fargo has been a staple in our community for the last 15 years

August 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Nichole’s Fine Pastry in downtown Fargo has been a staple in our community for the last 15 years. But KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how the pastry shop has caught the eye of national food outlets. Behind the doors of Nichole’s Fine Pastry lies desserts that are also designs… “The attention to detail is unequal anywhere,” said…

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Raises the Walls on a New Home

The house is being built through a partnership with Thrivent Financial and area churches

August 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Volunteers from Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity raised the walls on another new house in north Fargo. Through a partnership with Thrivent Financial and local churches, the wall raising celebration marks the beginning of the build for the future homeowner and volunteers. This is the 19th house in either Cass or Clay County that has been built through…

Junkyard Brewing Holds Rare Beer Picnic

The theme was aged, soured, and infused beers

July 21, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Beer lovers gathered at Junkyard Brewing’s Rare Beer Picnic to get a taste of some unique flavors. Jalapeno sour and cucumber pomegranate are just two of the examples. “It’s not all weird like fish beer or taco beer,” Dave Helm, an attendee, said. “A lot of times they’re just hard to brew in a large size so…

Red River Market Opens for Season

People love the food and community feel alike

July 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Market opened up for another season, and there’s no shortage of things people love. “You’re eating fresh produce from the area, antioxidants, better for your immune system, but even more so it’s the sense of community. You see the same people, you know what you’re getting. It’s a lot of friends and family, definitely supporting…

United Way of Cass-Clay Begins 20th Annual School Supply Drive

Having all of the school supplies you need is not a given for every student

July 11, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.– United Way of Cass–Clay is providing students with the materials they need to succeed in school. Having all the school supplies you need is not a given for every student. “Even walking into school and not having a backpack that first day, that excitement is kind of gone, that excitement of being just like everyone else in the…

Red Cross on the Ground After Tornado Hits Watford City

The Red Cross says the devastation has brought the community together

July 10, 2018

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WATFORD CITY, N.D. — The Red Cross is on the ground to help those who are displaced by the tornado. “This was pretty devastating. It was only an F2, but given the circumstances… mobile homes or camp and RV areas… not a lot of things are tied down, things are really light, there was a lot of damage… it’s amazing what…

“Cody’s Crusaders Benefit” Supports Man With Rare Form of Cancer

Cody Cox was recently diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma

July 7, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — People in the community came together to support one man was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. “I’ve had a lump on the my arm for the past five years. Started growing within the past couple of months. My wife told me to go get it checked out. Rochester diagnosed it as epithelioid sarcoma which is a…

Neighbor Donates Donuts to Downtown Businesses

Jesse Engen said it was a spur-of-the-moment decision

June 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Several downtown businesses got a pleasant surprise when a local neighbor showed up with donuts. Jesse Engen made a spur of the moment decision to get donuts from Sandy’s and bring them to five random businesses. Engen says the store owners and managers were really happy when they got the treats. The “Donuts for Downtown” idea was a…

WF’s Hulbert Aquatic Center Hosts World’s Largest Swim Lesson

The World's Largest Swim Lesson is happening in pools across the world

June 21, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The World’s Largest Swim Lesson is happening in pools across the world. Swim facilities in twenty countries on five continents are working to prevent one of the most preventable causes of death, drowning. This lesson at Hulbert Aquatic Center is aimed at teaching children how to swim and more importantly, to prevent drowning. “We’re kind of raising awareness…

Fargo Moorhead Navy Week Kicks Off July 23

The last Navy Week in the area was in 2015

June 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The F–M area is gearing up for another “Navy Week” which will kick off on July 23. The last one was three years ago in 2015. This year, it’ll coincide with the Fargo Airsho. Navy Week organizers will be working with organizations across the community, like the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and Kiwanis Club. There will be…