FARGO, N.D. — An auto care shop with a mission bigger than just fixing cars is expanding across the metro. Fix It Forward Auto Care is in the process of opening its second shop on 53rd Avenue South in Fargo. With many businesses closing their doors amid the pandemic, those at the business say they feel lucky to be expanding….
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota E-Waste company holds “Computers for a Cause” an electronic recycling event helping benefit a local animal shelter. The North Dakota E-Waste recycling event took place just outside of the Ramada and O’Clevy’s parking lot on 13th avenue. North Dakota E-Waste said for every computer donated, a $5 donation would help benefit the Homeward Animal…
FARGO, N.D. – As most states nearby were already tapped out on resources, Fargo firefighter Justin Smith says he traveled to the state of Oregon to help lend a hand. Smith was coming in with experiences of his own, having worked in wild land fires at the bureau of land management in Utah. He spent close to 12 hour days,…
FARGO, N.D. — As the former assistant principal at Ben Franklin Middle School for over 20 years, there’s no question that Oak Reile touched the lives of many. “Oak Reile could fill the Dome with the number of people he’s impacted,” says Ben Franklin principal Shane Martin. “This is the kind of person who would go to Scheels and buy…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND is celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Andrew Armacost as its 13th president. Armacost was chosen by the State Board of Higher Education and began his role as president in June. The ceremony was not open to the public due to COVID-19. Limited UND staff, faculty and Grand Forks leaders, including Mayor Brandon Bochenski, attended the…
FARGO, N.D. – The debate to enact a mask mandate in Fargo is struck down. City Commissioners voted 3-2 against Commissioner John Strand’s proposal to have the measure’s first reading to be held at a meeting in two weeks. Strand and Commissioner Arlette Preston voted in favor. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and Commissioners Dave Piepkorn and Tony Gehrig voted against…
WADENA, Minn. — Saying goodbye was always difficult for Amber Gorentz and her siblings. “I swear we’d tell each other we loved each other twenty times before we left,” recalls Amber’s brother Ashton Gorentz. “I don’t know how many hugs before we left each time.” They never anticipated the last hug they shared with Amber would be their final one….
BISMARCK, N.D.- North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer sits down with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Cramer says he had a wonderful talk with her and is supportive of her nomination. However, he says his decision on voting to confirm her will remain secret for respect for his colleagues in the Judiciary Committee. Cramer says the committee will have…
FARGO, N.D. — The NDSU football season normally brings with it big dollars to the metro. Those at the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau estimate every home game during a normal season brings in between $500,000 to $600,000. “People are spending money at our restaurants, they’re spending money in our stores, they’re spending money in the bars and the hotels,…
FARGO-MOORHEAD – Many in North Dakota and Minnesota tuned in with millions of other Americans to watch the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. “Do you have any idea what this clown is doing?” Former Vice President Joe Biden said. The candidates went head-to-head in a debate many are describing as chaotic. Some…
