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Drekker Brewery Expanding, Building New Facility

The brewery is set to open in August and will have several spaces for private and community events as well as an area for food trucks

September 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Drekker Brewery is building a destination brewery and taproom in Unicorn Park. The building where the brewery will be located was previously a storage space that was used in the 1970’s. Drekker said they chose the location for the soul of the building and that it’s always been the company’s dream to use it as their own….

Midco is Bringing Wi-Fi to Downtown Fargo…P.S. It’s Free!

In nine to ten weeks, people will be able to access the public Wi–Fi on Broadway and some of the side streets

September 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Trying to upload a new photo or access social media apps will no longer be a problem in downtown Fargo. On Monday night, city leaders agreed to new rules allowing Midco to set up free Wi–Fi downtown. In nearly 10 weeks, people will be able to access the public Wi–Fi on Broadway and some of the side…

Friends and Family of Savannah Greywind Hold Candlelight Vigil

The Greywinds have raised $7,000 to offer as a reward for any information that could bring their daughter back home to them

August 23, 2017

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FARGO, ND — As police in Fargo and Grand Forks continue to question people about the disappearance of Savanna Greywind, the F-M community is coming together to support her family at a candlelight vigil and prayer service. The search continues for the missing and pregnant 22-year-old. People from all over town came together to pray and provide hope for the…

Fargo’s Block 9 Construction Project May Be Delayed

Mahoney says rumblings that the project is in trouble are not true

August 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Mayor Mahoney says construction on the Block 9 project could be delayed until next spring. Work on the 18 story building in downtown Fargo was originally planned to start last year. A hotel, offices, condos, a parking garage and a renovated city plaza are planned. Mahoney says rumblings that the project is in trouble are not true….

Sandy’s Donuts Opens on Sunday for the First Time

Fore more than 30 years, the family run business stayed closed on Sundays

August 20, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, ND — For the first time in more than three decades, a popular bakery business opens seven days a week. Sandy’s Donuts had their inaugural Sunday opening at both the West Fargo and downtown Fargo locations. It’s 5:30 in the morning. Trucks are getting ready to take fresh donuts from Sandy’s West Fargo home base to its other…

“What’s Your Name:” Fargo Police Explain Viral Video

The video shows a man yelling "What's your name" at officers over and over again

August 13, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Police explain a viral video from downtown Fargo at around 2:00a.m. Saturday morning. In the video, a man shouts, “What’s your name,” at officers making a traffic stop on Broadway. He loudly shouts this question repeatedly from the sidewalk by The Old Broadway for about a minute before getting arrested. The video has gone viral. We sat…

FM Pride Parade 2017 was their “Biggest” One Yet

Thousands of people lined the sidewalks of Broadway to celebrate and reflect

August 13, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A street of rainbows shined across Downtown Fargo after the early morning rain. The annual FM Pride Parade had their biggest turnout yet. Floats, flags and candy littered the streets of downtown as thousands of people poured in for the annual FM Pride Parade. “Rain or shine, even if it was pouring, we were going to be…

Sweeto Burrito Not Closing Down According to Management

We sent a Facebook message to the business after they temporarily closed more than a week ago

August 6, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Management with a restaurant in downtown Fargo said they’re not closing down despite reports from other local news sources. A sign dated July 23rd was put on the front door of Sweeto Burrito on Broadway which says they’re closing for renovations. Brown paper covers its windows and the lights are off. Recent news reports said the business…

Mobile Concert Hall Pops Up in Downtown Fargo

The Concert Truck tries to make classical music more accessible

August 4, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s a concert hall on wheels. And many passersby were not disappointed. “It’s very good,” said 11-year-old Dimarlo Aroni. Pianists Susan Zhang and Nick Luby are bringing classical music across the country with their pop-up venue, the Concert Truck. The first performance was in Columbia, South Carolina about two weeks ago. Since then, Zhang and Luby have…

St. Croix River Bridge Opens, Provides Passage from Minnesota to Wisconsin

Officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin celebrated the opening of the $650 million bridge

August 2, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

STILLWATER, Minn. — Drivers in the Midwest now have another way to pass back and forth between Minnesota and Wisconsin. A brand new bridge across the St. Croix River is now open. Officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin celebrated the opening of the $650 million bridge. It replaces the Stillwater Lift Bridge that carried traffic for nearly 90 years and is…