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Fargo Park District announces Executive Director finalists

December 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Park District announces five finalists for the Executive Director of Fargo Park District. Dave Leker is the Interim Executive Director for the Fargo Park District. Brian Brogan is the Community Service Director of Los Alamos County, California. Susan Faus is Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Bloomington, Minnesota. Dan Keyes…

10-Year-Old West Fargo Girl Collects Food Donations For Birthday

Instead of asking for birthday gifts, Gowri Pillai asks for nonperishable items to donate to the Great Plains Food Bank

December 9, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Most kids Gowri Pillai’s age get excited for their birthday. But she gets excited for a different reason than most. “My birthday’s around the time of giving, so we decided it was also a really good time for that,” she says. Gowri turns 11 just two days before Christmas, but she’s not looking for any gifts….

A golden haul for Golden Drive Homeless Kids

December 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – With the Golden Drive Homeless Kids Christmas Gift Event fast approaching, volunteers are hard at work collecting donations for the big day. On a normal day, the floor of Culver’s isn’t covered with nearly $10,000 worth of food, clothes, and other necessities. “90% of this is needs, instead of just wants. It’s actually what a human needs…

Health Concerns Regarding Frigid Temperatures

Medical professionals say it's possible to get frostbite after 5 minutes of being outside in this cold weather

December 9, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — The frigid temperatures we’ll be experiencing over the next couple of days are accompanied with health concerns. Those at Sanford say frostbite is the number one concern when it comes to negative temperatures. Family nurse practitioner Autumn Nelson says dressing in layers and minimizing any exposed skin is key. The first signs of frostbite include redness, tingling…

Santa Visits Candy Cane Carnival in Fargo

People packed the Avalon Events Center for some holiday fun

December 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Parents, boys and girls of all ages packed into the Avalon Events Center to stay warm and enjoy some early holiday time together. “It’s a great day to have the families come out and spend time together and do some activities take pictures with Santa, ya know, walk around and just spend time together for the holidays,”…

Hector International Airport Showcases Local Singers

Free performances are held weekly for the public

December 6, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Over the next few weeks, Hector International Airport will be more than just a place to get in and out of Fargo. The ArtWORKS program hosted by the Arts Partnership is launching weekly musical performances by local artists at the airport’s cafe. The concerts are free and open to the public. Local alt-country singer David Allen kicked…

North Dakota High School Freshmen Attend Career Expo

It allows them to explore careers in health, tech and trade industries

December 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — As high school freshmen, a lot of these students don’t know where life may take them after graduation. This interactive career expo allows them to envision future careers in health, tech and trade industries. “A lot of the reactions are, ‘I didn’t know this was a possibility’ or ‘This is really cool.’ And then sometimes students are…

Man Has Serious Injuries After Camper Explodes In Richland County

He was first taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Breckenridge and then flown to Sanford Hospital in Fargo

December 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

RICHLAND CO., N.D. — A camper explosion in Richland County sends one man to a Fargo hospital with serious injuries. It happened north of Wahpeton and near Dwight around 6:30 p.m. A man was inside the camper when it exploded. He was first taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Breckenridge and then flown to Sanford Hospital in Fargo. The…

Local Groups Ask For Your Support On #GivingTuesday

Goal Is To Fund All 87 local project requests in this year’s Caring Catalog

December 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — You can take part in a global movement by giving to local charities during Giving Tuesday. The goal is to raise over 4 hundred thousand dollars to fully fund all 87 local project requests in this year’s Caring Catalog. There are no fees, so 100 percent of your donation goes directly to the participating charities. Giving Tuesday…

Proposed Fargo Ordinance Would Require Owners Move Parked Vehicles Off Streets During Major Storms

Owners That Don't Move Vehicles Could Be Fined

December 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– You might have to head out into the snow just to move your car soon. The City of Fargo is drawing up an ordinance that would require vehicle owners to get their parked cars off the streets for big snow storms. The proposal would require an emergency declaration by the mayor if four inches of snow or more are…