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Firehouse Subs, Hungry Donors Help Keep West Fargo Fire and Rescue Safe While on the Job

The West Fargo Fire Department has received four task force kits, eight hard armor plates, four ballistic helmets, one trauma bag and nine identification panels

December 12, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Firehouse Subs has granted West Fargo Fire and Rescue almost $10,000 for new life saving equipment. They have received four task force kits, eight hard armor plates, four ballistic helmets, one trauma bag and nine identification panels. The equipment will be used in the case of an active shooter situation and provides protection and aid for…

Jamestown High School Principal Awarded the Milken Educator Award

This honor is given to teachers who have shaped students into leaders

November 21, 2017

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JAMESTOWN, ND — The Jamestown High School principal walked into the auditorium for what he thought was a student assembly. Little did he know, he was in for the surprise of a lifetime. Adam Gehlhar was one of 45 educators throughout the country to be honored with the Milken Educator Award. This honor is given to teachers who have shaped…

ND Department of Human Services Awards Fargo Cass Public Health with $180,000 Grant

Robyn says this grant will provide a vehicle to get more information out to the general public about how they can prevent substance use and abuse

October 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The opioid epidemic is affecting people all over the world but efforts in the metro are enhancing education. Fargo Cass Public Health has received a grant from the North Dakota Department of Human Services that will focus on opioid and substance abuse. Last year, more than 64,000 people died from drug overdoses. Now, Fargo Cass Public Health…

Xcel Energy to Build Wind Farm in Two South Dakota Counties

It would provide more than enough energy to power every home in Minnesota and Wisconsin

September 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRANT COUNTY, SD — Xcel Energy has announced plans to build a 300-megawatt wind farm in Grant and Roberts counties of South Dakota. The Dakota Range I and II project puts the company on pace to be the first U.S. utility to surpass 10,000 megawatts of wind on its system. It would provide more than enough energy to power…

Green Card Youth Voices: Local Fargo South Teens Share Their Immigration Stories

Thirty-one Fargo South students got to share their stories about coming to America and the dreams they hope to achieve in this country

September 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It’s the stories we share that help us connect with one another and understand the world. Dozens of current Fargo South students and graduates wrote down their immigration stories in a book and shared them at NDSU. Moving from Egypt to the United States was no walk in the park for NDSU freshman Muhend Abakar, especially when…

Case IH Agriculture Awards Fargo Public Schools with $25,000 STEM Grant

The money goes to programs which connect young minds with industry professionals to get them thinking about their future

September 18, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Middle schoolers in Fargo are getting an early step to their future career path thanks to a STEM grant. Fargo Public Schools is one of five districts in the country awarded $25,000 from Case IH Agriculture. The money goes to programs which connect young minds with industry professionals to get them thinking about their future. The STEM…

Historic Church Seeking State Grants to Replace its Entire Roof

The more than a century old building has begun to show its age

August 6, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead church built in the 1800’s is in need of a new roof. The architect who designed it also worked on the U.S. Supreme Court building. Neighbors from a few houses down and from around the world gather under a piece of history every Sunday. “I love this church,” said Barbara Glasrud. “My husband and I…

Classrooms Competing to Save the Most Energy

Many teachers in the metro are learning about energy consumption in a friendly competition

July 17, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Teachers are being put to the test to see who can save the most energy. They can make their classrooms more interactive in the process. It’s not your traditional classroom. “Part of project-based learning is to have real, authentic content that students can relate to outside of a school setting,” said Amy Soma, library and instructional resources coordinator.”…

UND Given Grant to Help Fight Drug Addiction

The money will be used for a program involving providers of services in addiction and behavioral health fields

June 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — UND has been awarded a major grant in the continuing battle against drug addiction. The university was given $3.8 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The money will be used for a program involving providers of services in addiction and behavioral health fields. It’s part of a nationwide effort to combat the…

Funeral Services Set for Fargo Man Who Died After Downtown Assault

The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, June 13 at Sts. Anne and Joachim church in Fargo at 10:30 a.m

June 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Funeral arrangements have been set for the Fargo man who died after an assault in downtown Fargo. The visitation for Jamie Grant will be Monday, June 12 at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service to follow. The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, June 13 at Sts. Anne and…