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Suspect Pulls out Weapon at Cell Phone Transaction at Cash Wise in Fargo

Police arrived to a report of an armed robbery Sunday night only to find the victim had the intention of selling a phone but the suspect had a different agenda

March 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — An in person cell phone transaction went wrong at the Cash Wise in Fargo off of 13th Avenue South. Police are warning the community on how to safely sell items to a stranger. Police arrived to a report of an armed robbery Sunday night only to find the victim had the intention of selling a phone but…

Community Art Project Creates More than Just a Mosaic for Churches United

They didn't see identity during this project nor did they reflect on homeless versus not homeless

March 18, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Churches United was looking for a way to bring their chapel to life, giving residents more of a reason to use the space for personal use. Their unique project connected volunteers around the valley with homeless people in our community. “People I think are not using the chapel because it’s so dull in there and I think…

Turning March Madness into March MEATness!

People have until March 18th to fill out their brackets, which consist of their favorite items on the menu

March 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — March Madness is here but NoBull in downtown Fargo has taken a different approach…calling their bracket March MEATness! People have until March 18th to fill out their brackets, which consist of their favorite items on the menu! Sixteen items are divided into 4 regions, and the winners will be based on sales throughout the tournament! The general…

Community Rallies Behind One Man’s Road to Recovery

Family wants people to know not to drink and drive

March 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People in the community are rallying behind one man as he goes through the road to recovery. Four months ago, Josh Jensen was drinking and got behind the wheel. He fell asleep and kept going straight when the road curved. “Drinking and driving is a bad thing. I want people to know that. Also, seatbelts save lives. It…

Friends of the Kirkbride Rally to Keep the Campus Standing

Supporters were voicing their concerns about the history and opportunities that will be lost if parts, or all of the campus are destroyed

March 1, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Over the last decade, there has been a debate on whether to preserve or demolish the Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex and now people are rallying to keep the campus intact. Friends of the Kirkbride are rallying by informing supporters on the work they feel needs to be done to keep the asylum alive. At the…

Exhibit Shows Social Justice Experiences Through Artwork

But the artwork at the Human Rights Exhibit at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Fargo goes beyond that

February 25, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Over the last few months, the North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival has given artists a platform to share the stories behind their pieces. People in the community are learning about their opinions, struggles and experiences through artwork. “They’re putting their view and it’s filtering through their mind and their experiences and it’s coming out…

United Way is Teaching the Community About Mental Health Awareness

They are opening up a public panel for the community to learn more about the traumatic experiences children are living with

February 25, 2018

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FARGO, ND — United Way of Cass Clay is looking for ways to invest dollars to improve resources for students with mental health issues. They are opening up a public panel for the community to learn more about the traumatic experiences children are living with. The organization has two programs that focus on student mental health and are bringing in…

Creative Community Gathers for Unglued Craft Fest

Organizers wanted to create an artistic but unique event

February 24, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of people got the chance to explore creative arts at the Unglued Craft Fest at the Plains Art Museum. Artists came from all over the Upper Midwest to display their work, and there were also activities and workshops for people of all ages. Organizers chose the name “Unglued” with the hopes that people would expect a crafty…

Owners Plan to Rebuild After Devastating Fire

Periwinkle Marketplace, known for its clothing, furniture and decor, went up in flames Wednesday night

February 22, 2018

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OTTERTAIL, Minn. — Periwinkle Marketplace in Ottertail is a total loss after flames engulfed every inch of the building. This terrifying night could have been even more devastating for one Minnesota family. “That was the only thing that was going through my mind. That I lost my son,” said Jason Dykhoff, the husband of the owner of Periwinkle Marketplace. As…

Take in the Detroit Lakes Ice Palace Before It’s Torn Down

It brought something fun to the town, something that everyone can be proud of like this is in our community and something good

February 19, 2018

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DETROIT LAKES — Polar Fest in Detroit Lakes ends tonight but you can still take in the beauty of a 24–foot–tall ice palace until they knock it down. It took more than 1,100 blocks of ice to build the 24–foot–tall by 30–feet–wide ice palace and now it’s time for the community to say goodbye. “It’s bitter sweet,” said Scott Walz,…