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Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body Teaches Young Girls Confidence in Beauty

The Beauty Camp Focuses on Enhancing Young Girls' Natural Beauty and Self-Confidence

FARGO, N.D. — From magazines to blogs and social media, beauty standards are everywhere. It can be especially difficult for younger people to feel confident in the skin they’re in. Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body is hosting a beauty camp, where senior cosmetology students work one-on-one with teenage girls. They teach them about everything beauty-related, from hair to…

This Lemonade Stand Is a Little Sweeter Than Most

How A Local Daycare Center is Inspiring Change in The Community, One Lemonade at a Time

FARGO, N.D. — Back to school season isn’t much fun for most students, but it can be even more difficult for those in need. What started out as a front yard fluke seven years ago has now turned into an annual event, where children and their families from Wiggles & Giggles, a local in-home child care center, host a lemonade…

Cherries for Charity Fundraiser Begins at Local Hornbacher’s

The Proceeds Benefit Women in Need at YWCA Cass Clay and Rape and Abuse Crisis Center

FARGO-MOORHEAD — Hornbacher’s is doing more than just providing your groceries. For the next week, all eight locations in Fargo and Moorhead are hosting the 37th annual Cherries for Charity fundraiser. For every pound of cherries sold, Hornbacher’s and the Fargo-Moorhead Cosmopolitan Club will donate 25 cents to the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center and YWCA Cass Clay. “The collaborative…

Wet Start To RRVF, Cricket Dish on Display

WEST FARGO, N.D. – It was a gloomy beginning for the Red River Valley Fair. Despite the chance of thunderstorms, officials say the fair will go on as planned and there are no safety concerns. If you were one of the fairgoers willing to brave a little bit of rain, you may be daring enough to try some brand new, out-of-the-ordinary…

Cayuga Man Out On Bond Following Child Porn Arrest

38-year-old Darrel Pherson is facing felony charges of having child porn and promoting a sexual performance by a minor

SARGENT CO., ND —  A Cayuga, North Dakota man is out of jail after putting up 5-thousand dollars bond after his arrest for child pornography. 38-year-old Darrel Pherson is facing felony charges of having child porn and promoting a sexual performance by a minor. Sargent County Sheriff Travis Paeper says Pherson’s home was searched late last month as part of…

Red River Valley Fair Opens First Day Despite Rain

New attractions and carnival, including 40 new rides, officially open at the Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s a gloomy beginning for the Red River Valley Fair, but despite the chance of thunderstorms, officials say the fair will go on as planned, and there is no need for safety concerns.  And, if you’re one of the fair-goers willing to brave a little bit of rain, you may be daring enough to try some…

Blue Cross Blue Shield ND Fined, Accused of Not Reporting Fraud

NORTH DAKOTA – The Blues face a big fine for improperly denying some claims and not reporting suspected cases of fraud. North Dakota’s Insurance Department has fined Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota $125,000. Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread says the 16-month investigation focused largely on mental health and substance abuse claims. He says some of the claims were improperly…

Accused Fentanyl Trafficking Kingpin To Plead Guilty

FARGO, N.D. – A man accused of playing a major role in a deadly international fentanyl trafficking operation has signed a federal plea agreement in North Dakota. Daniel Vivas Ceron will plead guilty to three counts, including conspiracy to import controlled substances resulting in serious bodily injury and death. He faces life in prison. The Colombian national allegedly ran his…

ND Billionaire Gary Tharaldson Shares Success Tips

North Dakota’s first and only billionaire Gary Tharaldson shares his secrets on being successful in business. “I developed a real positive attitude about things and trying to be the best you can be. I’ve always shared the wealth with my employees. That’s probably the best thing I ever did and it made my company much greater.” The former high school…