Microsoft Campus in FargoFARGO, N.D.–Microsoft is partnering with the National Audubon Society’s Audubon Dakota to advance the Urban Woods & Prairies Initiative. The Initiative focuses on improvement of water storage and quality in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The partnership will help restore acres of wetland and prairie habitab in Heritage Hills Nature Park Restoration, Oakport Wetland Restoration and Forest River Nature…
FARGO, N.D. – A husband and wife team are doing what they can for healthcare workers with the help of Microsoft. Ryan Borstelmann of Microsoft decided to improve mask comfort after hearing complaints from his wife who works at Roger Maris Cancer Center. Using a 3D printer and some open source designs, he went to work producing mask straps that…
FARGO, N.D.- Microsoft President Brad Smith announced that the company is investing 1.5 million dollars to help bring “Grand Farm” to life. “It is a venture that is bringing people from across this community who will connect with the world,” says The President of Microsoft, Brad Smith Grand farm is an idea that is being led by Emerging Prairie to…
FARGO, N.D. — A few weeks away from his 70th birthday, Darrell Eck received an early birthday gift from his daughter and her coworkers: a freshly-cleaned home. “Now he doesn’t have to come here and clean so I think he’s very excited and it’ll be nice for him to come home to a comfortable clean house. When it comes to cleaning,…
FARGO, N.D. — A North Dakota based CPA firm has been included on Inc. magazine’s ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. Haga Kommer is No. 333 on the 37th annual Inc. 500. The company has offices in Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan and Arthur, North Dakota and is one of the largest single owner CPA firms in the country. Inc.’s…
FARGO, N.D. – The National Future Farmers of America organization and Microsoft announce a partnership to bring technology, science and research to schools through a new program. Blue 365 is a classroom initiative to prepare 650,000 young people to become leaders in agriculture. FFA calls its members “the future of the food industry.” The organization says it relies on students to…
FARGO, N.D. — The Jeremiah Program received a $10,000 check from Microsoft, which will help pay for resources mothers can use in the classroom. The Jeremiah Program helps lift single mothers out of poverty. “You pretty much can’t go to college successfully today without having a computer and access to software to support you in your classes, so they have provided…
FARGO, N.D. – In an effort to interest young girls in STEM based fields, Microsoft’s Fargo office hosted more than 100 girls for a DigiGirlz Camp. Miss America Cara Mund, a North Dakota native, spoke on behalf of the Miss America Organization. The girls also had the chance to hear from professionals in STEM related fields as well as learning…
NATIONAL — Security researchers have found just about every phone and computer containing a chip from Intel, Advanced Micro Devices and ARM Holdings could be hacked. That includes two of the biggest software developers including Microsoft and Apple. Their processors could be used to open any device with a security feature on them even though it doesn’t have permission. Experts say…
FARGO, ND — The United Way’s annual Day of Caring paired volunteers with more than 470 senior citizens to help out with household chores. Some companies, such as Microsoft, have been volunteering for years to lend a helping hand. Muriel Domm moved into her home two years ago because she said it was time to downsize. “My kids laugh at me…
