WEST FARGO, N.D. — Going back to school isn’t just an exciting time for teachers and students. “Summer was fun for everybody it appears, but it’s time to be back. Time to learn, time to grow. It’s great to be back in the buildings.” Todd Pearson is an elementary School Resource Officer for the West Fargo School District. “I come…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s all about the money. That’s the topic of discussion at a Women Connect event called “Owning Your Wealth.” Nearly two hundred women from the metro are at DoubleTree by Hilton in West Fargo to learn more about finances and how to achieve financial security. It’s a seminar led by certified financial planner Hannah Sorensen. She…
FARGO, N.D. — It’s the first day of classes for students at North Dakota State University, but the festivities go on all week long. NDSU President Dean Bresciani is giving a special welcome to the undergraduate class of 2023. During his speech, each student was given an envelope with a tassel tucked inside. He says it’s a reminder of what…
FARGO, N.D. — Hero, heart, community. Those are the words you see hanging in Vitalant’s lobby when you first walk in. They embody the organization’s mission to help Grantley Johnson, a 7–year–old boy battling leukemia for the second time. “Growing up, I had some medical issues of my own, so seeing a little boy who had so much fight in him,…
FARGO, N.D. — “This is the perfect place for imperfect people.” That’s how Pastor John Roberts describes Recovery Worship, a church for those who have been affected by addiction – from alcoholism and substance abuse to gambling or overeating. “And it may not be the addicts themselves. It could be family members, loved ones, parents, partners, spouses, children. Anybody whose…
FARGO, N.D. — The streets of downtown Fargo come to life. Streets Alive, an event hosted by Great Rides, encourages people to ditch their cars to bike, walk, or run. People can do that safely in a three–mile loop closed off to all vehicles for the day. The event also features activities and live demonstrations by various businesses like TNT…
FARGO, N.D. — An affordable housing facility in South Fargo was at risk of closing because of issues with finances and management. “I think everybody can agree that we need more affordable housing in America, but the way to go about it is a challenge.” A challenge Hans Juhle was up for. He’s co–founder of Integra, the group that bought…
FARGO, N.D. — Now in its 36th year, the Great Plains Food Bank is North Dakota’s only food bank. Choice Bank is supporting its fight to end hunger with a major 100,000 dollar donation. The money will provide more than 3,000 meals to those in need. Choice is also donating more than 2,000 pounds of food collected through food drives…
OAKES, N.D. — Police in Oakes, North Dakota are asking for the public’s help in locating an escaped inmate out of Alabama. 38-year-old William Phelps is believed to be in the Oakes area. He escaped out of Houston County, Alabama and has three arrest warrants out of North Dakota. He is 5-foot-10 and about 165 pounds with brown hair and…
FARGO, N.D. — Nearly 50 years ago, Todd Arntson’s life changed forever. “I dove off of a dock when I was 21 years old and broke my neck. So, I damaged my spinal cord. My disability is called quadriplegia, so it affects all four limbs,” he said. He was still in college and trying to get used to a life…
