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Block 9 Project Reaches Its Full Height: 235 Feet

That is nearly 20 feet taller than the neighboring Radisson

November 14, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A milestone has been reached in the construction of Block 9 in downtown Fargo. Developers say the building has reached its full height of 235 feet. That is nearly 20 feet taller than the neighboring Radisson. When completed, Block 9 will be home to a 125-room hotel, restaurant, and lounge, luxury condominiums and retail space. Plans also…

Dakota Specialty Milling Celebrates 50 Years

The Fargo–based company meets the demand for specialty grain–based mixes and ingredients.

November 13, 2019

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FARGO N.D. — A North Dakota business is celebrating 50 years of success in the agriculture industry. Dakota Specialty Milling is having its 50th year celebration for both current and past employees. The Fargo–based company meets the demand for specialty grain–based mixes and ingredients. An open house at Fargo Air Museum was spread all across the floor with pictures and…

West Fargo Looking To Re-brand Downtown Area

It's an area that runs from Sheyenne Street between Main and 7th Avenues West. Your feedback is needed.

November 13, 2019

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WEST FARGO N.D — What do you think of “The Yards” to remember the old stockyards in West Fargo? Or “Old Town West Fargo” to showcase the town’s history and growth? Or how about “Uptown Sheyenne Commons”? They are three ideas to re-brand downtown West Fargo, an area that runs from Sheyenne Street between Main and 7th Avenues West….

F-M Community Celebrates Veterans Day

It's the holiday's 100th anniversary

November 11, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Retired U.S. Air Force Tech Sergeant Russel Stabler left with a friend for battle in 1967. “A school mate of mine went to Vietnam same day I did. He never made it back. And I happened to be on leave and I saw his mom in the store, and it was basically, ‘What the hell are you…

Girl Scouts Help Dogs Find Homes

Troop 30315 is making dog toys for Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue shelter

November 11, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Two Dakota Horizons Girl Scouts in Fargo are aiming to make a difference in the community by helping a few dogs find homes. The 10–year–olds, along with help from family and friends, spent the day making 150 dog toys to be donated to the Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue shelter at a “Meet and Greet” event. The chew…

Chicago & Denver flights canceled at Fargo’s Hector International Airport

November 11, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Several flights to and from Hector International Airport are canceled Monday because of snow. Several United Airlines and American Airlines planes arriving and departing from Chicago’s O’Hare International airport have been canceled. One United flight departing for Denver has been canceled. To rebook a United flight, call 1-800-241-6522. To rebook an American flight, call 1-800-433-7300. To see…

Car Catches on Fire Behind Kroll’s Diner

No one was hurt in the fire

November 10, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — A car belonging to a Kroll’s Diner employee was completely engulfed in flames behind the diner on 45th Street South in Fargo around 2 this afternoon. Fargo fire crews were able to put the fire out quickly, but the car is a total loss. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Battalion Chief Joe Mangin says…

Using ‘Blanket Exercise’ to spread awareness about Indigenous communities

Lutheran Social Services ND partners with F–M Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Taskforce

November 7, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — For Amanda Vivier, also known as ChokeCherry Woman from the Turtle Mountain Reservation, being targeted is an everyday occurrence. “I’ve had people follow me around in the stores. We deal with those things every day,” said Vivier, a member of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Taskforce. Those at the Taskforce say a lack of awareness and…

Students bring organization ‘PERIOD’ to North Dakota

The nonprofit organization fights for menstrual equity

November 7, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — A student group at NDSU is pushing to make menstrual care products more accessible to those who need them. According to PERIOD, a nonprofit fighting for menstrual equity, 1 in 5 teens have struggled to afford period products or are unable to buy them. Allison Schwark and Taylor Spreeman brought a local chapter of PERIOD to NDSU…

The dead walk & students run at Discovery Middle School’s zombie run

November 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Students at Discovery Middle School get quite a scare all in the name of physical fitness. Physical education classes participated in a zombie run set to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Teachers dressed up as zombies, hid in a gym filled with spooky decorations and chased after kids to motivate them to keep running. The students ran about 2…