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North Dakota Sen. Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo
The Democratic state senator had the least city government experience of any of his opponents and won with nearly 47 percent of the vote.
Minneapolis Fed sees construction sector slowing, pessimism growing
Construction activity is slowing down, according to a survey of construction firms conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Respondents said residential housing activity, in particular, is falling.
Minnesota Now in Moorhead: ‘River Keepers’ look to unite community through Red River
The Red River is part of the identity of the Fargo-Moorhead region, operating as a natural border separating the cities but also bringing community together. The organization River Keepers helps connect people to the river.
After 50 years, musician Deb Jenkins is still finding ways to make Fargo-Moorhead more vibrant
Whether as a nurse, chef, musician or community member, Deb Jenkins has contributed to the Fargo-Moorhead community in many ways. During a live taping of Minnesota Now, we spoke to Jenkins about what makes the area so special to her.
Farming is a community endeavor for this Moorhead-area producer
Noreen Thomas and her family produce vegetables, flowers, grains, eggs and seeds near Moorhead. Doubting Thomas Farms also includes producers raising honeybees, grazing cattle and harvesting herbs. And Thomas mentors other women in agriculture.
Fowzia Adde turns to her refugee experience to help other immigrants thrive in Moorhead
Fowzia Adde founded the Immigrant Development Center to help other immigrants find jobs and settle in the region. She was inspired by her own struggle to transfer her nursing credentials into a career in the Red River Valley after spending seven years in a refugee camp in Kenya.