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December 1, 2023 11:35 AM

Minnesota fiddle builder brings new life to an old Norwegian folk instrument

Master fiddle builder Bud Larsen is passing on his knowledge of the Hardanger fiddle to apprentices in the Fargo-Moorhead area. His work is creating a new generation of fiddle makers and players.

by Dan Gunderson

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November 30, 2023 1:20 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Likely northern lights and festive weekend ahead

Kick off December with plenty of cheery happenings this — mostly sunny, mid-30s — weekend.

by Amy Felegy

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November 30, 2023 6:15 AM

North Dakota State extends new scholarship amid worries about Minnesota tuition program

North Dakota State University has extended its Tuition Award Program scholarship to a second year. The university announced the new scholarship earlier this month. It came about due to Minnesota’s North Star Promise tuition program.

by The Associated Press

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November 29, 2023 1:00 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Lovely weather Wednesday, plenty to do this week

Get out and enjoy the weather today if you can! Here’s the latest on the former PolyMet copper mine, Taste of Scandinavia, tree lighting and this week’s block party.

by Amy Felegy

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November 28, 2023 1:30 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: A week away from the Fargodome special election

Sunny with highs in the upper 30s for Christkindlmarkt and holiday lights at the fairgrounds.

by Amy Felegy

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November 27, 2023 3:10 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Chilly with flurries, then warmer and sunnier

A bit of snow on this chilly Monday with a warmer, sunnier week ahead. There’s lots of cheer to be had Monday in the area, plus Jazz Night and Open Mic Night.

by Amy Felegy

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November 22, 2023 1:16 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Windy tonight, chilly Thanksgiving and the latest here and around the state

Windy afternoon with gusts up to 35 miles per hour. Thanksgiving highs may brush 24 degrees — and keep an eye out for local band teachers in the famous parade.

by Amy Felegy

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November 21, 2023 2:05 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday tree lighting ceremony

Sunny with temperatures in the 30s for Tuesday night’s festivities in downtown Fargo.

by Amy Felegy

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November 20, 2023 1:00 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Bit of rain possible

Sun after the rain, jazz and AI-assisted monarchs.

by Amy Felegy

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November 18, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota group uses artificial intelligence to aid monarch butterflies

A Minnesota-based conservation group is using drones and artificial intelligence to map food resources for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

by Dan Gunderson

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