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Fargo Fire Department Wants Community to Participate in Fire Prevention Week

The fire prevention awareness efforts will continue until October 12

FARGO, N.D. — Fire Prevention Week is back to remind the community of how to be safe in case of a fire emergency. All seven Fargo Fire Department stations are participating in this year’s national campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape.” The effort is put on by the National Fire Protection Association. They say…

Fargo Police Want To Talk To Person With Knowledge of Woman’s Death

The Remains of Brenda Kartes Were Found In August Along The River At Riverside Cemetery

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police investigators believe a person has specific knowledge about events leading up to the death of Brenda Kartes. They believe the person has shared specific details of Brenda’s death with others. She was reported missing after leaving Centre Inc., a Fargo transitional living facility, on July 12th, 2018. Her remains were found in August of this…

Community Supports Local Woman’s Battle With Cancer

Dr. Kate Schulz was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma

FARGO, N.D. — Dozens of people across the Fargo–Moorhead area are coming together to support a local family through a silent auction. Dr. Kate Schulz of Prairie Winds Veterinary Center in Fargo lost her son in April due to pregnancy complications. A few months after, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Now, coworkers, family, friends and even strangers are at…

FM Area Celebrates 4th Annual FM Crossroads Powwow

The sounding of drums and chanting for the roll call kick off the beginning of a two–day celebration of song, dance and the honoring of a thriving culture.

  FARGO, N.D. — The sounding of drums and chanting for the roll call kick off the beginning of a two–day celebration of song,dance and the honoring of a thriving culture. “I have been dancing since I was two so I’m 44 years old, and I have been dancing since I was two, so that’s like 42 years of experience…

Salvation Army Distributes Coats For Kids

People were also able to register for the Thanksgiving Food Box.

FARGO, N.D. – The Salvation Army distributes coats for kids and families so they get some warmth this winter. Over the past year, The Salvation Army has been receiving donations of coats and other clothing to help those in need during the cold winter season. Some of the donations were able to find a new home as hundreds gathered outside…

Fifth Graders Embark on a “Bike to Books” Journey

The field trip is meant to prepare them for the next phase of their lives: middle school

FARGO, N.D. — They say knowledge is power, and these fifth graders are brushing up on theirs with both books and bikes. “It’s super fun because, like, you get to check out books and you get to bike, and I love to bike,” said 5th grader Bella Tesch. The idea of combining the two came to one Centennial Elementary School…

Salvation Army Preps for Coats Distribution

Volunteers will be handing out winter gear Friday and Saturday to those in need

FARGO, N.D. — Winter is just around the corner, which means it’s time to bring out your coats, gloves and scarves. The Salvation Army, with the help of dozens of volunteers, is giving away more than 1,100 pounds of winter apparel to people in need. The coats were collected at various locations and washed at Sanford. Volunteers will be giving…

Community Celebrates National Child Health Day

Nearly 300 community members gathered at Family Voices of North Dakota's "Luncheon for Littles" event

FARGO, N.D. — Twenty six years ago, Tammy DeSautel brought home her own bundle of joy. Right away, she knew she’d be facing a different set of challenges than most mothers do. Her daughter was born with Cerebral Palsy. “26 years ago, we didn’t have the internet and we didn’t have the social media that we have now. And I…

Rising Red River Causes Pedestrian And Elm Street Closures

Fargo Park District has raised the pedestrian bridge at Lindenwood Park

FARGO, N.D. — Recent heavy rains in the southern Red River basin is causing the river to rise resulting in minor flooding. Fargo Park District has raised the pedestrian bridge at Lindenwood Park and the floating bridge at Dike East. The low spot on Elm Street in North Fargo is requiring another closure with rising water. The National Weather Service…

The Fargo VA Medical Center Hosts Its Yearly Job Fair

The event is looking to fill about 90 vacant positions.

FARGO, N.D-  The Fargo VA Medical Center is looking to fill positions such as Advanced Medical Support Assistant, House Keeping aides and Food Service Workers. The department of Health says this job fair makes it easier for them when it comes to hiring. “It gives us kind of a leg up, like I said by doing interviews on the front…