FARGO, ND — Small businesses make up 96 percent of North Dakota’s employers that impact the state’s economy. U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp met with small business leaders to hear about their concerns and challenges they face every day because of the current tax system. She said she wants to find ways to improve their businesses and help them to continue…
FARGO, ND — NDSU, Concordia College and MSUM celebrated the partnership they’ve had for more than 40 years. Their Tri-College University has allowed eligible students enrolled in any one of the universities to take classes at other schools for no additional cost. The program supports more than 35,000 students every year. NDSU officials said part of the reason the program has…
FARGO, ND — Many say Fargo is a city with great football, healthcare and education. But local business leaders are saying it’s much more. “It’s an incredible business climate where people of all ages, all backgrounds, have an opportunity to build companies that make an impact,” said Greg Tevhen, executive director at Emerging Prairie. Fargo is full of small businesses and…
FARGO, ND — Peace poles are part of a project to influence world peace and right here in Fargo, they’re popping up left and right. Over the past decade, they’ve shown up in front of churches, schools and many people’s homes. “Does anybody remember how we got our peace pole? Did I go to K-Mart and get it in the clearance…
FARGO, ND — Officer Dirk Thiedeman’s parents visited recently and each had their own comments to make when they did a ride along with their son. “My dad made the comment of ‘wow, you really love what you do,’” Thiedeman said. Thiedeman’s mother noticed something else: the way her son treated those who are homeless. “She’s like, I like how…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The next time you visit Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, you may miss out on seeing some LIVE music from your local bands. Neighbors say Zorbaz has been so quiet the past few days that it’s like a morgue. The complete opposite of its typical atmosphere. “It seems like a party is going on during the summer…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The leaves are changing and the air is cooler, which means it’s time to pull out that jacket. The Salvation Army is holding their annual fall drive to collect winter coats, hats and mittens for families in the metro. Last year, they collected nearly 1,600 coats and the Salvation Army says they hope to collect even more this…
FARGO, ND — NDSU students had the chance to preview what it’s like to have Chick-fil-A in Fargo. The popular fast food chain passed out 3,500 chicken sandwiches at the university. Grand Forks will open North Dakota’s first Chick-fil-A in less than a month and Fargo will open their location in January. The chain has selected Kimberly Flamm from Indianapolis to…
FARGO, ND — Fargo-Moorhead is the fifth most active welcoming community in America. To keep that status, Welcoming F-M has organized 23 events for Welcome Week 2017. Kevin Brooks made the decision to become a U.S. citizen in 2011. He can still remember words spoken by a man at his naturalization ceremony. “He acknowledged that what a sacrifice people are making…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The meeting was standing room only. The Detroit Lakes City Council voted on raising the purchasing age people can buy tobacco. Karen Crabtree was one person in support of the ordinance raising the age from 18 to 21, and she addressed the council. “We’re not here to argue about whether vaping is healthy or not,” Crabtree…
