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MATBUS Donates Youth Programming and Outreach Transport Van to Fargo PD

"We are working with families and kids that don't have transportation readily available to them"

FARGO, N.D. — Over the last few months the Fargo Police Department has been trying to find a method of transportation for their community engagement group. MATBUS has donated a vehicle that is going to change the future for these programs. The Fargo Police Department doesn’t just serve to protect, they serve to help children in the community. “So we’re…

Instrument Zoo Gives Kids a Look Into the World of Instruments

Everyone who is involved in the sorority is either in the marching band, wind symphony or the U–band

FARGO, N.D. — Tau Beta Sigma Sorority at NDSU and Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons are teaming up to teach kids about new instruments. The instrument zoo gave kids a chance to play new things like a trumpet, learn how to properly march in a band, and how to make some instruments of their own. Everyone who is involved in the…

AAA Hosts “Safety Safari” at Red River Zoo

Law enforcement and first responders where there to answer questions

FARGO, N.D. — AAA hosted a “Safety Safari” event at the Red River Zoo where kids and parents go to learn about how to avoid accidental injuries. Kids got to see animals, meet police officers, and ride the carousel, all for free. Local law enforcement and first responders were there to teach kids about their vehicles. There was even a rollover…

United Way Celebrates May Day with Baskets of Books

They filled traditional May Day baskets with books instead of candy

FARGO, N.D. — United Way of Cass–Clay celebrated May Day with a special twist on traditional May Day baskets. They filled the baskets with books instead of flowers and candy. “While as fun candy and treats are in a May Day basket we decided to put books in those May Day baskets because we wanted to make sure kids are prepared…

Kids Learn Self-Defense Techniques at Shou Shu Martial Arts

Instructors say physical fighting should be a last resort

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids at Shou Shu Martial Arts got the chance to show off their kicks and punches at a self–defense seminar. “We need to kids to understand that it’s not okay for people to touch them or grab them. We want to let the community know that we’re here to teach the kids, teens, and adults self–defense,” said Alexis…

El Zagal Shrine Circus is Back in Town

This is the 67th annual circus

FARGO, N.D. — The El Zagal Shrine Circus is back in town this weekend at the Fargodome. There will be shows at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday. “It’s a fantasy land,” said Timothy Tegge, the circus ring master. “I love everything about this. I never regret having to go…

West Fargo Park District Encourages Kids to Celebrate Easter Early

Annual Easter Egg Hunt invites kids to dig up eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, and win prizes

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Easter may not be until Sunday, but that isn’t stopping kids from getting into the holiday spirit early. Several kids hunted for Easter eggs in exchange for prizes at the West Fargo Park District’s annual Easter Egg hunt. Kids also had the chance to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and pet baby chicks. Representatives from the…

West Fargo Park District Holds Annual Bouncin’ Bash

It featured more than 20 bouncy houses for kids

WEST FARGO, N.D. — It may be spring but the weather certainly doesn’t feel like it yet. Since most kids are stuck indoors until the nicer weather arrives, the West Fargo Park District tried to help them burn off some energy with its Bouncin’ Bash. They had over 20 bouncy houses including ones with an obstacle course and a wrecking ball….

Moorhead Ice Show Celebrating 40 Years with Special Guest

Skaters are throwing on their costumes, getting into character and showing off what they do best

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Ice Show is celebrating 40 years performing on the ice but this year, they are performing a new theme, “One More Chapter.” This annual performance gives kids a chance to let loose and explore their favorite moves on the ice. “All that you’ve worked for you just get to go and do it and have…

Fargo-Moorhead Hosts Eighth Annual ComiCon

more than 30 vendors showed up to the event this year

  FARGO, N.D. — Kids and adults dressed up in their best sci-fi costumes for Fargo-Moorhead’s eighth annual ComiCon. The event featured a videogame room with all kinds of older games from Pacman to newer ones like Assassin’s Creed. More than 40 artists and 30 vendors from all over the Red River Valley were there. Some even included people from places…