CROOKSTON, MINN., — Ox Cart Days makes its return in Crookston for the 28th year in a row. After a few years of low turnout, organizers knew they needed to make a change. Crookston couldn’t have picked a better day to end Ox Cart Days as hundreds of people spent their day in the sun. “There’s horseshoe clinic going on…
MINNESOTA — One of the main providers of solar energy in Minnesota says you don’t have to worry about whether or not its service will be interrupted for Monday. Xcel Energy officials say they have been planning for Monday’s solar eclipse and will shift to other power sources when the eclipse takes place. The company manages over 1,000 megawatts…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM’s Planetarium and Bookstore have run out of protective eye glasses for the eclipse on Monday. They ordered 10,000 protective eye glasses for the big event and they are all gone. According to USA Today, stores across the country have sold out of special eclipse-watching glasses as well. MSUM will hold its eclipse viewing event on…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead community rolled out the royal treatment…but it wasn’t for the princesses. It was for a very special group of kids. Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and even the princesses from Frozen came to First International Bank and Trust in Moorhead to attend Addie’s Pretty Princess Lemonade and Cupcake Stand. The event raises money for the…
FARGO, N.D. — After this year’s Golden Drive Homeless Kids Annual Community event, organizer Susan Baron decided to donate 100 percent of the proceeds to Youthworks. Youthworks is a nonprofit organization in Fargo that provides programs for runaway, homeless and street youth who are experiencing struggles at home, in life or at school. Sue explained that it was important to…
FARGO, ND — The Fargo Blues Festival is back for its two day extravaganza at Newman Outdoor Field. The weekend is filled with performances by 12 blues bands from different parts of the country. BBQ ribs, cheese curds, clothing, and hair beading are just a few of the vendors that will be there all weekend. The organizers say more than…
FARGO, ND — In the span of seven hours, TEDxFargo tackled a number of discussions on challenges facing the area and how people plan on solving them. With speakers from California, Vermont and from all across the F-M area, TEDx is bringing forth endless ideas of creative possibilities. “We cover the entire country basically with bringing our speakers in. They…
FARGO, ND — More seats were added to the Chamber’s 2017 Voice of Vision event featuring Shaquille O’Neal at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. “Shaq at the SHAC” has additional seats starting at $50 per person. These seats do not include lunch, but in the words of organizers, they “provide a great view.” All floor seats and tables sold out…
FARGO, ND — Strap on those cowboy boots and get ready to giddy up because the Wild West Jamboree is back! This annual event is going on its 12th summer and brings events and activities for kids of all ages at Rendezvous Park in West Fargo. From bouncy houses, to horse rides, to a petting zoo, this Wild West theme…
FARGO, ND — It’s a big week for food and fundraising in Fargo. The 28th annual “Gift Burgers on the Plaza” is tomorrow on the US Bank Plaza in downtown Fargo. The fundraiser benefits The Christmas Gift Program for families in need. It’ll run from 11 to 1. On Thursday, it’s the 10th annual Hornbacher’s Gobble It Up for United…
