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Growing people, not crops, is the goal of a Moorhead farm
The Red River Valley is well known for large farms growing an abundance of corn, soybeans and sugar beets. But there’s a unique farm near Moorhead that’s finding success by focusing on a very different kind of growth: human skills and knowledge.
From a basement lab to computers worldwide, Concordia College digitizes thousands of species
After languishing for decades — in some cases more than a century — in Minnesota museum collections, more than one million bugs, birds and other specimens are now being offered to a new audience.
Law change aims to ease truck driver testing backlog
A change in Minnesota law will expand testing options for students who complete a commercial driver training course. State officials said a testing backlog is keeping many students off the road for weeks after they complete training programs.
Art Hounds: North country expressionist landscapes
In this week’s Art Hounds: Art Project 605 showcases Jennie Ward’s abstract landscapes, Maithree performs a blend of Indian and Western classical music and the Minnesota Original Music Festival features the 48-Hour Band Challenge.
Fargoans find safety, community in homeless encampment under First Avenue bridge
“None of us are where we want to be right now, you know what I mean?” James “Wax” Chloupek said. “So why would you want to push us away?" The city of Fargo is exploring options to address the camps.
When and where to watch fireworks this holiday weekend across Minnesota
The soggy start to July has put a damper on some Independence Day celebrations and activities, but fireworks will happen as planned in many cities and towns across the state. Here’s a list of events set to light up the sky.
Highways close as rivers rise across southern Minnesota. More storms in forecast
Rivers across southern Minnesota continued rising Tuesday, leading to highway closures — with more rain in the forecast. Meanwhile, a line of strong storms swept across northern Minnesota, with more storms possible later Tuesday.
Fargo woman faces up to 30 years in prison for bong water
A Fargo woman is due back in court next month on a drug charge from leftover bong water discovered in her car after she was pulled over for speeding. She faces a hefty fine and up to 30 years in prison sentence.