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Fargo opens winter warming center with space for 75 adults
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Fargo is opening its Winter Warming Operation at the Resource and Recovery Center, providing overnight shelter seven days a week for adults experiencing homelessness when other shelters are full. The site can serve up to 75 people, with 60 first-come, first-served sleeping mats and staff connecting guests to housing, health care and other services.
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Fargo Woman Rescued After Alleged Two-Year Captivity
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A woman was rescued from a Fargo, North Dakota, apartment after a maintenance worker heard her cries and found her chained to a bed; she told investigators she had been held for nearly two years and abused. Her ex-husband and another woman were arrested and face kidnapping-related and assault charges, with prosecutors alleging the confinement was intended to help secure immigration status.
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Traffic disruptions reported in Fargo, Spokane, Atlanta
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Fargo’s westbound 17th Avenue South is closed for utility work for up to three weeks, while two northbound lanes of Highway 395 near Spokane’s Freya Street are scheduled to close weekdays through Nov. 13. In Atlanta, all northbound I-75/85 lanes at North Avenue reopened around 11:35 p.m. after a roughly two-hour closure for police activity.
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Two arrested after woman found captive in Fargo
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A maintenance worker’s visit to a south Fargo apartment led to the discovery of a woman allegedly chained to a bed and held there for an extended period; court documents say she told investigators she had been confined for about two years. Arturo Calzada-Becerril and Erendira Amoles were arrested and charged in connection with the case, which remains under investigation.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 9h
Sandy’s Donuts Leader Mark Ostlund Dies at 62
Business
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Mark Ostlund, Sandy’s Donuts co-owner and longtime leader, has died unexpectedly at 62 from health complications. The son of founders Sandy and Donna, he helped build the West Fargo shop into a regional favorite, serving as CEO from 2002 until his son Jeff took over in 2022.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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7th Street Burger Opens, Smashburger Plans Fargo Closure
Business
— Oct 20, 2026
Smashburger’s south Fargo restaurant will close Sunday, Oct. 25, ending a 16-year run at the 45th Street location. The operators thanked customers for their support; it was North Dakota’s only Smashburger.
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NDSU Football Faces UTEP on WDAY-TV as Mandan Braves Enter Playoffs
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
Football coverage this weekend includes NDSU’s game against UTEP on WDAY-TV and regional high school games, with playoff action such as Mandan vs. West Fargo streaming on WDAY+. KSL Sports and OzarksFirst also offer Utah and Ozarks high school football coverage, including streams and local updates.
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West Acres Plans Fargo-Moorhead’s First Official LEGO Store
Lego
— Oct 15, 2026
West Acres mall in Fargo will open North Dakota’s first official LEGO Store in mid-2027, offering LEGO sets, build-your-own minifigures and hands-on activities. The store is among new retailers planned for the mall.
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U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Hits 14-Year Low
Donald John Trump
— Oct 19, 2026
Homebuilder confidence fell to 29 in October, a 14-year low on the NAHB/Wells Fargo index, as mortgage rates topped 7% and buyer traffic hit its weakest level since 2012.
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Tom Gallagher
At 29 on the index, this 14-year low means families like mine will keep waiting to buy.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Wienermobile Set for October Events Across States
Entertainment
— Oct 23, 2026
Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is making community appearances around the country, including Halloween events in Rochester, Fargo and southeastern North Carolina. A recent Goodyear stop also drew shoppers, as the vehicle’s drivers said their goal is to bring people joy and a bit of novelty.
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Vintage Markets Draw Collectors Across Five States
Lifestyle
— Oct 25, 2026
Antique destinations in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Missouri draw shoppers with sprawling, ever-changing collections, including a Missouri mall with more than 400 vendor booths. Record fairs in California and North Dakota likewise brought music fans together to browse vinyl and other merchandise, with Fargo’s annual event marking its 15th year.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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EY Reports U.S. Oil Firms Favor Development
Business
— Oct 27, 2026
Job roundups highlight hands-on construction and skilled-trade openings in Spartanburg and Fargo, including entry-level helper, erosion-control, welding, carpentry, electrical and vehicle-accessory installation roles. Williston listings focus on oilfield and energy work, from entry-level rig-floor and wireline jobs to senior project leadership, with benefits and advancement opportunities varying by employer.
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Crashes Across Three States Injure At Least 11
Auto
— Oct 26, 2026
Five people were injured, including an 18-year-old with life-threatening injuries, when an SUV struck a sign south of Fargo; the cause and possible charges are under investigation. A separate four-vehicle crash on I-90 near Summerset, South Dakota, injured five people, while Denver police are investigating an e-bike crash that also left at least one person seriously injured.
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Kids’ Meal Promotions Span Multiple Cities
Lifestyle
— Oct 19, 2026
Restaurants and venues in Ipswich, Peterborough, South Florida, Fargo-Moorhead and Singapore are promoting free or discounted children’s meals, often when an adult meal is purchased or on specific days. Some offers are tied to Halloween or school break, and eligibility rules—including age limits, dine-in requirements and qualifying purchases—vary by location.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 10h
Travel Guides Highlight Midwest, Swedish Getaways
Travel
— Oct 19, 2026
Travel guides highlight outdoor escapes and family-friendly getaways, from Park Rapids’ lakes and Itasca State Park in Minnesota to the Twin Cities Gateway and North Dakota’s Sheyenne National Grassland near Fargo. Another spot for a relaxed trip is Falkenberg, Sweden, where beaches, historic streets, dining and the Tullbron Bridge meet along the coast.
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Wahpeton man charged with fentanyl possession after Kindred crash
Auto
— Oct 19, 2026
A pickup driver allegedly passing in a no-passing zone caused a head-on crash on Highway 46 near Kindred, North Dakota, seriously injuring a 28-year-old Fargo woman and injuring the driver and his passenger. The 22-year-old Wahpeton man faces multiple charges, including drug-impaired driving, criminal vehicular injury and fentanyl possession; the crash remains under investigation.
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Pedestrian Bridges Open, Under Construction Across US, UK
Travel
— Oct 15, 2026
New pedestrian bridges are opening or being built to improve access to trails and downtown destinations: Grand Rapids Township’s $700,000 Crahen Avenue bridge links regional trails, while Warren’s Mahoning River crossing connects downtown to its Peninsula neighborhood. A replacement bridge is being installed at Preston’s Moor Park, and construction of a Fargo–Moorhead crossing is underway, with completion expected in 2028.
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Fargo Police Arrest Suspect in North Fargo Shooting
Auto
— Oct 6, 2026
Fargo police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a Sept. 29 early-morning shooting in north Fargo, where several bullets struck a building; no injuries were reported. Investigators believe the suspect left in a blue Subaru WRX or STI and are seeking tips from the public.
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Fires Damage Homes, Garages Across Three States
Weather
— Oct 9, 2026
Garage fires in Snyder County, Lincoln and south Fargo caused property damage, with the Lincoln fire spreading to a home and the Fargo blaze damaging a connected home and a neighbor’s property. No injuries were reported in Snyder County or Fargo; the Fargo fire displaced residents, and its cause remains under investigation after neighbors reported hearing an explosion.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Trending meme accuses Wells Fargo of equity hypocrisy after HUD action
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
— Oct 11, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Wells Fargo fires one of the Cornell 7 amid rape lawsuit
Wells Fargo account fraud scandal
— Sep 29, 2026
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Wells Fargo Bans Travel To China After Employee Is Allegedly Prevented From Leaving
People's Republic of China
— Jul 18, 2025
A leading multinational corporation suspended all travel to China on Thursday following allegations that one of its employees was detained against their will while attempting to leave the country. Wells Fargo halted all…
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Wells Fargo CEO Sorry for ‘Insensitive Comment’ on Diversity
Reporting
— Sep 24, 2020
Wells Fargo & Co <WFC.N> Chief Executive Officer Charles Scharf has apologized for making insensitive remarks around race and diversity, seeking to quell a row over his references to a shortage of talent among minority…
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EPA And Private Business Helps LA Wildfire Survivors Where City Won’t
Los Angeles
— Jun 5, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency highlighted how Wells Fargo is helping survivors of last year’s Los Angeles wildfires rebuild their lives in a press release Wednesday. Wells Fargo customers whose homes were directly…
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 10h
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