FARGO, N.D.- Naturalized citizens cast their ballots for the first time and say there has never been a more important time in history to do so. Side by side, it’s easy to think Lydia Zondo and Kawar Farok have nothing in common. They come from two different countries. “I’m from Liberia,” says first time voter Lydia Zondo. “I came from…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students at Concordia are talking to local activists about their work within the metro. Each student had the opportunity to talk to someone trying to make change in the community and the classes narrowed down its pool to four people. Those four are sharing their words of wisdom, ideas and passions with a larger group to explain the…
CASSELTON, N.D. — Mexican soybean buyers visited farms in North Dakota. The Soybean Council has hosted several groups from different countries over the past few weeks. “We’re grateful they take the time to leave their companies and families to come over here, and take a firsthand look at our crop, and we’re happy to host them and tell the North…
MOORHEAD, MN–MSUM is taking the time to welcome new U.S. citizens. Over 100 new U.S. citizens from 34 different countries were naturalized at MSUM’s Naturalization Ceremony. Individuals were asked to stand as their home countries were called. The United States District Court, District of Minnesota, naturalized the new citizens. Categories: Community, Minnesota News, Moorhead Tags: countries, minnesota, Minnesota State University…
FARGO, N.D. — Haitian natives are talking to people in the valley about their true, traditional culture. People gathered at the Fargo Public Library to learn about their native music, cuisine, language and education. The presenters say many people have never been to countries outside of the United States and they only know what they see on television. They say…
FARGO, ND — International week has officially kicked off at NDSU and students from all over the world are celebrating their home country and culture. Students walked around Memorial Union carrying their nation’s flags and some dressed in traditional wear. They had a chance to talk about where they are from, speak some of their native language and talk about…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Flags were raised at MSUM as the school spent the evening celebrating nations. Students are sharing their music, their favorite foods and their style of clothing which represents their culture the best. Friends and family were invited to Celebration of Nations at MSUM for a night of entertainment, flag parades, food, culture and fashion from around the…
