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Toddler goes missing from Elk River campground

ELK RIVER, Minn. — Authorities are searching for a 2-year-old girl who went missing from a campground in Elk River.

Vehicle rolls over in fatal accident

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. – A fatal vehicle rollover occurred around 2 a.m. Saturday morning on I-94 here.

VIDEO: Fargo woman's birthday carries elaborate surprise

VIDEO: Fargo woman's birthday carries elaborate surprise

FARGO – On Friday evening, Meredith Holt walked through Island Park here, blindfolded and holding the hand of her boyfriend, Topher Williams. It was her 30th birthday, so she knew she was in for a surprise.

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Dog’s game deadly serious: Scupper and his owner highly ranked human detection team

Dog’s game deadly serious: Scupper and his owner highly ranked human detection team

Moorhead - Any time you pull up next to a vehicle in the metro area with a golden retriever sitting next to the driver, it may have human body parts stashed inside.

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UPDATED: Woman rescued from Red River near Midtown Dam

FARGO – A woman was taken to the hospital early today after being rescued from the chilly Red River near Fargo’s Midtown Dam.

Faculty, staff firings at White Earth community college spur protest

MAHNOMEN, Minn. – Students at White Earth Tribal and Community College here are protesting the new president’s decision to fire a handful of faculty and staff members earlier this week, saying those firings would irreparably harm the school’s Native American identity.

Three new surveillance cameras expected to be operating in downtown Fargo by late next week

FARGO – Three new police surveillance cameras are scheduled to be operational in the downtown area by late next week.

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22-year-old Frazee man struck, killed by train

22-year-old Frazee man struck, killed by train

FRAZEE, Minn. – A 22-year-old Frazee man died Thursday night after he was struck by a train in Frazee, Becker County Sheriff Kelly Shannon said in a statement released this morning.

Rare Superman comic found in insulation of Minnesota home

Rare Superman comic found in insulation of Minnesota home

MINNEAPOLIS — It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a house he was renovating in a small town in Minnesota.

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Oak Grove prom             D-G-F prom

Concordia graduation   Moorhead High prom  

West Fargo prom           Shanley prom 

NDSU graduation          MSUM graduation

Fargo Marathon            Shanley graduation

West Fargo Alternative Community High

VIDEO: 'Horrified' trucker watches I-5 bridge collapse in Washington

VIDEO: 'Horrified' trucker watches I-5 bridge collapse in Washington

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A truck hauling an oversized load of drilling equipment hit an overhead bridge girder on the major route between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the interstate into the river below as the driver watched the structure collapse in his rearview mirror.

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UPDATED: Disabled ND couple refused marriage by church

BISMARCK — A disabled Bismarck-Mandan couple is being refused marriage by the man's church because the pastor there says the couple isn't ready.

Start to summer means ticks

FARGO – Now that Memorial Day weekend has arrived and summer has unofficially begun, those taking to the woods should remember: Beware of ticks.

Williams County cracks down on crew camps where homicides occurred

WILLISTON, N.D. – Oilfield crew camps where two homicides and a stabbing have occurred need to beef up security or be forced to shut down, according to Williams County officials.

Lakeland Mental Health Center has been providing care in region for more than 60 years

Lakeland Mental Health Center has been providing care in region for more than 60 years

MOORHEAD – William Harms moved from Kansas to Moorhead in 2010, shortly after losing his wife to lung cancer.

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Trade Talk: Loretta Building gets new tenants

Trade Talk: Loretta Building gets new tenants

Pinch & Pour, a shop that sells fine oils, balsamic vinegars and spices, has opened in the Loretta Building at 210 Broadway in downtown Fargo.

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Kindness is Contagious: Unforgettable connections built by kindness

Kindness is Contagious: Unforgettable connections built by kindness

When I started writing this column, I was excited to hear from the people of Fargo-Moorhead.

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Living Faith: Some ask 'But who made God?'

When one of my sons was around 5, he asked, “Who made God?”

 

Submit your pics of our area for our community photo blog

Submit your pics of our area for our community photo blog

We want to see your images of our area. Submit your photos from the Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding area to have them included in our new community photo blog.

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North's Larson sets state record en route to fourth high jump title

North's Larson sets state record en route to fourth high jump title

BISMARCK – Fargo North’s Kira Larson has been setting the bar high in the Class A girls high jump the last five years.

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Maple Valley-Enderlin's Johnson wins Class B girls long jump state title

Maple Valley-Enderlin's Johnson wins Class B girls long jump state title

BISMARCK – Friday was only the third outdoor track and field meet of Megan Johnson’s career, but that didn’t stop the Maple Valley-Enderlin junior from performing among the best in Class B.

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Laredo powers past RedHawks in F-M's home opener

Laredo powers past RedHawks in F-M's home opener

FARGO – A light rain fell as the first pitch was thrown Friday night at Newman Outdoor Field, and the remainder of the evening proved just as dreary for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks.

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http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3395/50/50/ OUR COMMUNITY: PHOTOS FROM FARGO-MOORHEAD (AND BEYOND)
I (Art) Fargo
Photos submitted by Natalie Wolff. She writes, "I loved the Art Fargo sign that was up briefly last summer. It spiced up downtown nicely! The HoDo sign photos are straight from my camera. They photogr...
5/24/13 at 1:59 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/1221/50/50/ AG RIGHT WITH AGWEEK REPORTER JONATHAN KNUTSON
Recent rains both help and hurt
Recent mid-May rains were a mixed blessing for farmers on the Northern Plains. Most needed more moisture. But some also were way behind on planting after a late spring, and the rains put them even fur...
5/24/13 at 10:26 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/1306/50/50/ TOP MOM
Money Savin' Mama: Discussing finance instead of hand bags
At a garage sale this month, several of my friends were inspecting a purse, trying to determine if it was real. Well, it really is a purse, I mused to myself, not a figment of our imaginations. No s...
5/24/13 at 9:19 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2815/50/50/ OIL PATCH DISPATCH WITH FORUM COMMUNICATIONS' AMY DALRYMPLE
Williams County cracks down on crew camps where homicides occurred
WILLISTON, N.D. Oilfield crew camps where two homicides and a stabbing have occurred need to beef up security or be forced to shut down, according to Williams County officials. The Williams County P...
5/24/13 at 9:16 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/70/50/50/ UND HOCKEY
NCHC details officiating system
The NCHC today released more info on the officiating system it will use. The overriding theme is that it wants a lot of feedback and training for officials. The key points: 1. The NCHC hired former W...
5/23/13 at 5:23 PM

Featured Area Voices

http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/1115/50/50/ IN THE BLACK
Homemade Pizza
Recently,I made homemade pizza using this recipe. I made it into mini pizzas and will freeze them to use later for a quick lunch. If you are not planning on using the pizza crust right away you ca...
5/25/13 at 1:51 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3136/50/50/ REALLY EATING: FINDING REAL FOOD IN THE VALLEY
Starting to see life in the garden
I planted my garden about two weeks and a few of the seeds are starting to sprout. TM built me several new raised beds and I think I about tripled the size of my garden this year. I intentionally had...
5/25/13 at 1:26 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/72/50/50/ ASTRO BOB
Cool moon, hot sun and a laser-like PANSTARRS comet
Click to watch the nearly full moon cover the bright star Beta Scopii last night. I caught a glimpse of the moon last night but clouds ruled soon after. Too bad. Like some of you I'd hoped to see th...
5/25/13 at 11:43 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3380/50/50/ RURAL ENRICHMENT AND COUNSELING HEADQUARTERS
Summer is here
After this long cold winter, summer is finally here! I've been asked what the trends will be for summer 2013. With the upcoming refashions, I will be making a lot of summer garments. Maxi dresses and ...
5/25/13 at 11:35 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2558/50/50/ LIKE A FISH OUT OF FARGO
A Tale of Two, North Dakotan Burritos
I've never been that into burritos.This month, I've eaten two and unsure sure why I have this sudden urge to order them. Here is a tale of two, North Dakotan burritos. Juano's There's no Chipotle in ...
5/25/13 at 11:13 AM

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