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Gov. Burgum Declares Saturday “Miss America Cara Mund Day”

The North Dakota royalty was immortalized with her own statewide holiday

NORTH DAKOTA — Governor Burgum has proclaimed Saturday, November 4th as Miss America Cara Mund Day in North Dakota. The governor said the day is meant to go along with homecoming ceremonies as the Bismarck native returns home. Mund is a 2012 graduate of Bismarck Century High and has raised nearly $80,000 for North Dakota’s Make-A-Wish program. She is the…

Starbucks Hoping to Avoid Cup-Gate with Unveiling of Do-It-Yourself Holiday Cup

President Trump went so far as to call for a boycott of the chain

  NATIONAL — Starbucks is hoping to spread some holiday cheer this year, instead of embarking on cup-gate 2017. The company is avoiding the cup controversy this year and unveiling a color-it-yourself holiday cup, which allows customers to make their cup what they want. In 2015, Starbucks made their holiday coffee cups red and critics pounced, angry that it did…

Local Businesses Searching for Potential Hires this Holiday Season

The number of job openings has decreased in Cass County this year but employees are still needed

FARGO, ND — It may still be October, but the holiday season is just around the corner and stores are getting prepared. With all the chaos of purchasing gifts and goodies for your friends and families do local businesses have enough staff to get by? “Christmas is our, and for any retailer, this is the big one and it’s so…

Sanford Children’s Hospital Brings Halloween to its Patients

The hospital hosted its first Backwards Halloween in the new Sanford Hospital building

FARGO, N.D. — One local hospital brought the fun of Halloween to their patients who can’t get out and trick or treat. Sanford Children’s Hospital hosted “Backwards Halloween” where staff dress up in costume and give out treats to kids. Being cooped up in a hospital room can be tough for anyone, especially for a kid on Halloween, so Sanford…

THE BUZZ: October 6th, 2017 Celebrated as National Plus Size Appreciation Day

The national day calendar states October 6, 2017 is the first year it is being celebrated as a holiday for all those plus sized

  NATIONAL — Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and today is the day to celebrate it. Today is National Plus Size Appreciation Day. The national day calendar states October 6, 2017 is the first year it is being celebrated as a holiday for all those plus sized. The calendar is asking you to help build confidence in someone…

The Fargo Park District Needs Evergreen Tree Donation

The trees will be put up the week before Thanksgiving and displayed through the holiday season

  FARGO, ND — The Fargo Park District is in need of a few good trees. They are looking for someone to donate evergreen trees to be displayed at the Depot downtown and at Santa’s Village at Rheault Farm. The trees will be put up the week before Thanksgiving and displayed through the holiday season. The trees should be a…

Fargo’s Holy Cross Cemetery Vandalized, Vehicle Taken

Cemetery records were not taken

FARGO, ND — The office and shop at Holy Cross Cemetery in north Fargo were burglarized over the long holiday weekend. The superintendent said a pickup and laptop were stolen and the office was ransacked. Cemetery records were not taken. The stolen pickup is a white, 2003 Ford F-250 with some damage to the box. Anyone who saw suspicious activity…

Numbers Behind the Fourth of July Spending

Wallet Hub states the Fourth of July is the number one beer-drinking holiday of the year

  NATIONAL — When it comes to celebrating Independence Day, Americans are going all out. According to wallethub.com, people will spend more than $800 million on fireworks this year and nearly 30 percent will buy more patriotic merchandise. At least 65 percent polled said they are attending a picnic, spending more than $7 billion on food and eating more than…

Fourth of July Holiday Events in the Metro

The fireworks will begin at 10:30.

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Business Association is hosting the fireworks show at Nemzek Field at MSUM. The community celebration begins tomorrow evening at 9 with music by Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome. The fireworks will begin at 10:30. At the Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm, all veterans and their dependents will get free admission. The Hjemkomst Center and the Red River…

Minnesota DNR Reminds Everyone to Stay Safe on the Lakes

Authorities remind the public about boat and water safety tips for the Fourth of July holiday

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — It’s no surprise if you live in the Valley you might be spending Fourth of July on the lakes. Some celebrate the Fourth of July with food on the grill, fireworks in the sky and boats on the lake; however, being on the water could be dangerous if you’re not playing by the rules. “On a…