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Fargo Halloween celebrations with families and police presence

Increased patrols planned for downtown Fargo ahead of Halloween & Bison football

As the sun sets on another crisp autumn day in Fargo, the air buzzes with excitement and anticipation. Children clad in colorful costumes prepare to roam the streets, while Bison football fans gear up for a thrilling game under the lights. Yet, amidst the festive atmosphere, the Fargo Police...

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Children playing at the Walsh County Childcare Center, illustrating community support and growth.

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Walsh County Childcare Center project earns North Dakota Community Development Award

On a crisp autumn afternoon in Grafton, North Dakota, the sound of laughter and playful chatter fills the air outside the newly renovated Walsh County Childcare Center. Children, their eyes bright with curiosity, dart around the playground, while parents exchange stories about the challenges they...

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Family continues century-long candy-making tradition in Minnesota

In the heart of Cloquet, Minnesota, the sweet scent of caramel wafts through the air, a fragrant reminder of a family legacy that has endured for generations. Anetta Zervas, now in her golden years, recently unveiled a cherished family secret: a caramel recipe that has been passed down through the...

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Minnesota man arrested in cold case Iowa murder stayed under the radar in quiet rural town

BERTHA, Minn. — His arrest shocked a rural central Minnesota community. Known throughout Bertha, Minnesota, as a regular guy, Kelly Joseph Grant is a father of two. The 59-year-old military veteran was a construction worker who, at one point, managed his own company. That all changed this fall in...

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A winter scene at Border View Lodge with anglers fishing on Lake of the Woods

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Minnesota climatologist says El Niño could impact ice on lakes this winter

As the sun sets over the frozen waters of Lake of the Woods, Vince Ojard stands on the porch of Border View Lodge, surveying the landscape that has been his livelihood for decades. The crisp winter air is filled with the anticipation of anglers eager to cast their lines, but this year, Ojard's...

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