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Race Season Opens up in Fargo Friday

Red River Valley Speedway season opener on Friday.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Racing season returns to Fargo on Friday. The Red River Valley Speedway was supposed to open last weekend, but mother nature didn’t exactly cooperate with snowfall. All signs are a “Go” for tomorrow. Fans can see five different divisions tomorrow at the red river valley speedway including: hobby stocks, sport mods and modifieds. “We did a…

Gate City Bank, City of Fargo Helping to Keep Fargo Police Officers Protected

The helmets had only been available to the Red River Valley SWAT team but Chief Todd asked the city to help pay for the extra protection for all of the officers

  FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department has received a new piece of equipment that will help keep officers safe while working the streets. Thanks to city leaders, along with a generous donation from Gate City Bank, the department now has enough rifle resistant helmets to be placed in all 45 squad cars, along with 10 extra helmets to…

Health Matters: Knowing What Melanoma Looks Like

Melanoma is the deadliest of skin cancers

HEALTH MATTERS–May is melanoma awareness month. It’s the deadliest of skin cancers. School is almost out, which means there’s more time to be out in the sun and more dangers for your skin. But summer isn’t the only time to be concerned. Doctors recommend protecting yourself from the sun whenever you’re outside. “Most of the melanoma is from ultraviolet radiation exposure,”…

Cass County Youth Commission Paying it Forward

The Cass County Youth Commission is the only of it's kind in North Dakota

FARGO,N.D–Twenty-one high school students are wrapping up their year and getting a look into local politics by paying it forward. The Cass County Youth Commission presented a check for over $6,500  to Charism, a nonprofit that supports at risk children in the metro. Members of the Cass County Government held a graduation for the group of students who served on…

One Injured in Near Head-On Crash in Fargo

That driver was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and is expected to be cited

FARGO, ND — A near head-on crash at the intersection of Main Avenue and 42nd Street South sends one person to the hospital. The crash happened just after 3 o’clock when a driver attempted to turn onto 42nd and collided with another vehicle. That driver was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and is expected to be cited….

Prairie St. John’s Celebrates 20 Years of Offering Hope and Healing

North Dakota first lady Kathryn Helgass Burgum talked about the role Prairie St. John's played in her recovery from alcohol abuse

FARGO, ND — Prairie St. John’s hospital celebrates 20 year of helping people suffering from mental illness and addiction. The celebration made it clear there’s more work left to be done. North Dakota first lady Kathryn Helgass Burgum talked about the role Prairie St. John’s played in her recovery from alcohol abuse. Addict Scott Smith also shared his story. It…

Experts Say Fit Sleep into Your Finals Schedule

Sleep may help you get a better grade on that test

FARGO, ND — Before you hit the books all night to study for finals, you may want to consider this. A study done by Harvard University suggests that dreaming can help boost your memory. Sacrificing sleep to study is an age old ritual of finals week, but experts say it may leave you dragging. A local sleep doctor says it’s…

Paddlefish Fishing Seasons Kicks Off..But How Long Will it Last?

The paddlefish season doesn't always last the entire month that it's scheduled

WILLISTON, ND — The paddlefish season begins. It’s scheduled to continue through the end of the month, but it doesn’t always make it that far. Before you travel or maybe if you’re just staying local, there are a few things officials want you to consider. “Paddlefish snagging season opens today,” said Doug Leier, a biologist with the North Dakota Game…

Author Shares Inspiration Behind Book Based On WWII

A local group hosted a lecture featuring a author

FARGO, ND — People at the Holiday Inn in Fargo traveled back in time to a secret world filled with spies. Denise Kiernan, author of “Girls of Atomic City”, shared the inspiration behind her book about young women during World War II. This was the final presentation of a series of lectures hosted by Fargo Town Hall, a group that…

Authorities Identify Motorcyclist Killed in Fargo Crash

Police say it appears Beighley struck the side of the car in the 2000 block of 45th Street South

  FARGO, ND — Fargo Police have identified the motorcyclist who died after crashing into a car on Sunday afternoon. He was 24-year-old Tanner Beighley of Fargo. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Police say it appears Beighley struck the side of the car in the 2000 block of 45th Street South. Witnesses say nearby drivers and riders…