Isak Dinesen

Wausau

News/Sports MMJ at WDAY-TV (Fargo, ND)

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Superintendent Gandhi closes chapter with Fargo Public Schools after 7 years

1 day ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

FARGO — As several Fargo students celebrated their next chapter, their superintendent marked the end of his own. Rupak Gandhi’s final day as superintendent of Fargo Public Schools was Thursday, June 5. His last official act, after seven years in the role, was helping celebrate the graduation of GED students at Dakota High School, which he called a fitting end. He said the district’s commitment to education remains strong and hopes the community will continue to show its support.
Cardboard and creativity power student arcade in Fargo

2 days ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

FARGO — Some Fargo elementary students are proving that fun can be made from just about anything — even cardboard. Hawthorne Elementary hosted the district’s fourth annual “Games for Good Cardboard Arcade” on Wednesday, June 4. Students from across Fargo Public Schools built arcade-style games using cardboard and recycled materials. The event served as a fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the Fargo Police Department’s K-9 program.
Crash sends semi over bridge on I-94 in western Minnesota

2 days ago | wctrib.com | Isak Dinesen

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Two semis collided Wednesday, June 4, on Interstate 94 near County Road 10, sending one truck over a bridge, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Both trucks were traveling westbound when the crash occurred. Eric Scott Watson, 53, of Forest Lake, was the driver of the semi that went over the bridge. Watson was wearing a seat belt and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Crash sends semi over bridge on I-94 in western Minnesota

2 days ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Two semis collided Wednesday, June 4, on Interstate 94 near County Road 10, sending one truck over a bridge, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Both trucks were traveling westbound when the crash occurred. Eric Scott Watson, 53, of Forest Lake was the driver of the semi that went over the bridge. Watson was wearing a seat belt and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Family music act delights seniors in south Fargo

1 week ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

FARGO — They’re not playing in Texas, but they’ve got a mean fiddle in their band. A group of folk musicians visited south Fargo on Thursday night, May 29, to perform at Touchmark Senior Living, giving residents a show to remember. The group has no official name but has grown from three to five members over the years, all stemming from one man’s passion for the music. They now perform at Touchmark every month.
New owners, old charm: Perham resort welcomes summer guests

1 week ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

PERHAM, Minn. — It sure seems like summer is taking hold. Temperatures this weekend will be in the 80s, school is out for many, and resorts in Lakes Country are booking up. In Perham, a family owned resort is selling nostalgia — and the entire family is buying in. The Preussler family is now in year two of owning a resort on Big Pine Lake near Perham — Sunny Bay Resort. Year one, as recalled by their children, was filled with a lot of work.
Gravel pit proposal stirs dust, debate in Becker County

1 week ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Controversy is brewing in Becker County over a proposal to establish a gravel pit just north of Pelican Lake. Prairie Lake Investments LLC is seeking a conditional use permit to excavate gravel from a 20-acre site over a five-year span in partnership with Sonnenberg Excavating. The plan calls for the removal of 700,000 cubic yards of gravel. Becker County’s Planning Commission met Wednesday night, May 28, to consider the proposal.
Sanford to host free recovery events for Fargo Marathon runners

1 week ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

FARGO — Sanford Health is offering free recovery events to help runners prepare for and recover from the Fargo Marathon. On Thursday, May 29, and Monday, June 2, the Fargo Parks Sports Center in south Fargo will host events exclusively for registered marathon participants. Attendees can use Sanford's compression and massage devices and receive recovery tips from health experts. A Sanford physical therapist emphasized the importance of caring for the body before and after a marathon.
Locksmiths say Minnesota key law could break their business

1 week ago | twincities.com | Isak Dinesen

Local locksmiths are sounding the alarm over a 2023 Minnesota state law that restricts the amount of lead allowed in keys, saying it could disrupt their businesses and create problems for consumers. The law, aimed at reducing lead exposure in products like jewelry, toys and cookware, limits lead content in keys sold in the state to 0.009% of their total weight. Many standard keys, including those for homes, cars, boats and recreational vehicles, contain about 1% lead by weight.
Memorial Day barbecue sparks vision for cemetery upgrades

1 week ago | inforum.com | Isak Dinesen

HARWOOD — While Memorial Day often centers on honoring the past, one local organization is also focused on the future. Maple Sheyenne Lutheran Church in Harwood has hosted a Memorial Day barbecue for the past three years, partnering with the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard to share a meal and stories. "They're such great neighbors and such great friends of ours, and they're right next door to the National Cemetery.