FARGO, N.D. — After a week of interviewing finalists, Fargo Public Schools unanimously voted to hire Rupak Gandhi as the next superintendent. “I’m over the moon. I’m just so energized and exhilarated to be here,” Gandhi said. “My wife and I— to be honest— we were in tears this morning, because we’re so passionate about moving our family to Fargo and…
FARGO, N.D. — The NDSU Choir has spent its spring break traveling around the region to perform. But now, they are back on their home turf, singing for their friends and family one last time. More than 80 students are a part of the choir and have been preparing for their spring break tour for months. The director of the…
FARGO, N.D. — The community came together to celebrate the life of former North Dakota Governor George Sinner. Sinner passed away on March 9 at the age of 89. “He was really imbued with justice and love. In public service, that’s a really wonderful combination,” said Tim Mathern, a state senator. “His legacy is permanent, ongoing forever, positive.” Sinner was born in…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Dozens of athletes swam a few laps in the pool, pedaled to the medal on the exercise bike, and ran some laps on a track as part of the Winter Indoor Triathlon. “It started out as kind of a quick, fun event and it’s evolved into an annual event now,” said Patti McEnroe, the Healthy Living Director…
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…
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,…
SABIN, Minn. — There was an officer involved shooting in Sabin Saturday night after deputies responded to a suicidal male with a knife. We have the details released so far and what the community is saying about the man. The officer involved shooting leaves neighbors with questions but many say they aren’t surprised by the male’s actions. In this case,…
FARGO, ND — NDSU is hosting its annual ‘Battle of the Cents–es’ fundraising competition, but this year, it will benefit a former student battling cancer. Tyler Robertson is living with Glioblastoma, a treatable but not curable, type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. The funds will be going towards his medical bills for treatment. The…
FARGO, ND — A one–year–old is the first child with Down syndrome to be chosen as the Gerber baby. This adorable baby is giving inspiration to the world and to families right here in the valley. “Oh my gosh, look at this this is so cool, we are seriously breaking barriers and we are doing wonderful things,” said Tahnee…
FARGO, ND — It’s still under construction, but the new Ronald McDonald house has finally let us inside for a sneak peek. There are many new amenities this home will offer to families visiting their loved ones in the hospital. “So to see it and see it be so much more than I think we could ever dreamed it…
