Kelly Doles
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Grand Forks Air Force Base seeks childcare workers
The air base must hire employees before they can accept more children into their programs. → Read More
Fewer parking tickets leads to drop in food pantry donations in East Grand Forks
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN--The East Grand Forks Police Department is asking for your help after a dip in parking tickets. The past few years, EGFPD has let residents "pay" for snow emergency tickets with food pantry donations. Last year they collected over 1000 pounds of food But this year, due... → Read More
City of East Grand Forks honors retiring council members
EAST GRAND FORKS — The city celebrated the careers of two longtime East Grand Forks City Council members at an open house Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 18.Dozens of people gathered to thank Henry Tweten and Mike Pokrzywinski for their service.Tweten is 94, retiring after 24 years on the council, and Pokrzywinski... → Read More
Dodgeball tournament helps community kids
GRAND FORKS, ND--First responders and students are teaming up to help kids in the community.19 dodgeball teams faced off at Red River High School on Monday night. Admission was two dollars, or the donation of a new set of pajamas. All the money and pajamas raised from the tournament will go to people... → Read More
Train accident in downtown Warren
WARREN, MN--There's been a crash involving a train and a car in downtown Warren. Photos were sent to us by a loyal viewer. It happened near the Uptown Cafe. Investigators tell us they still don't know what exactly happened. The Sheriff did tell us the driver went to the hospital with non-life threatening... → Read More
Surveys show boost in community perception following shared dinner downtown
GRAND FORKS — A dinner discussion is bringing change to Grand Forks. Back in September, more than 700 people shared dinner downtown to talk about improvements they'd like to make to the community.The attendees filled out surveys about how they viewed the community before and after the event.And now,... → Read More
Grand Forks Salvation Army seeking rightful owner of ring found in donation kettle
GRAND FORKS — The Salvation Army took to Facebook on Monday, Dec. → Read More
Christmas tour returns to Grand Forks for festive family show
GRAND FORKS — The Magical Medora Christmas Tour brought its comedy, magic and music back to Grand Forks with a show for the whole family Monday, Dec. 10, at a packed Empire Arts Center.Here's what one of the stars has to say about the performance:"They're going to feel a little bit more in the... → Read More
Grand Forks internship program hopes to boost start-ups, connect community students
GRAND FORKS — A program is returning to boost local businesses and student experience.The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation is teaming up... → Read More
Lake Region State College has record semester
DEVILS LAKE, ND--It's been a record setting semester at one local college. 2,072 students signed up for classes at Lake Region State College. The previous... → Read More
Grand Forks Salvation Army finds one-ounce gold coin in one of its kettles
GRAND FORKS, ND--The Salvation Army's Red Kettles got the Midas Touch. As the Salvation Amy sifted through their donations on Thursday, they found this 1 ounce gold coin in the Scheels kettle! At first they thought it might be fool's gold, but after a little research, they learned the coin is worth... → Read More
Gem of the Week: Gifts to benefit the world
GRAND FORKS, ND--Tis the season for opening your hearts and your pocketbooks. In this Gem of the Week, Matt explains how your gift under the tree could help people almost 10 thousand miles away. "We have seen the need," said Linda Paulson, with United Lutheran Church. These are the sights... → Read More
Grand Forks Toys for Tots drive donations near 1,800 toys
GRAND FORKS, ND--The WDAZ team Toys-for-Tots donations on Thursday. Thanks to your generous donations, 1795 toys were delivered! This means everyone who signed... → Read More
Grand Forks choir connects community members living with Alzheimer's, dementia
GRAND FORKS — On Wednesday morning, Dec. 5, the crowd at Calvary Lutheran Church was treated to The Unforgettables, a choral group made up of members of the... → Read More
New food pantry opens in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS — The Hope Community Care Center and Food Pantry opened Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Grand Cities Mall.The pantry is a team effort between members... → Read More
VIDEO: Grand Forks fundraiser pumps 9,000 gallons of gas for community
GRAND FORKS —The Salvation Army held its 14th annual Big Ring fundraiser today, Dec. 4, at the south end Valley Dairy, 4701 S. Washington St.The fundraiser pumped 9,000 gallons of gas, exceeding their goal of 7,000 gallons. Thanks to generous pledges from the community, The Salvation Army will receive... → Read More
WATCH: Grand Forks businesses to donate to The Salvation Army by the gallon
GRAND FORKS — You can soon fuel a cause and your car.The Salvation Army's "Big Ring" fundraiser will start tomorrow, Dec. 4, at the south end Valley Dairy, 4701 S. Washington St.From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., every time you pump your gas there, you'll contribute to The Salvation Army.Local businesses... → Read More
VIDEO: East Grand Forks seeks public input on tax levy
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Homeowners in East Grand Forks could soon learn how much they'll pay in property tax next year.The city is working on their budget and they're deciding between three options.No matter which levy they settle on, most homeowners will see an increase of less than $100 to their... → Read More
VIDEO: Valley Health offers temporary free HIV tests
GRAND FORKS — An area clinic is doing their part to raise awareness for HIV.Saturday, Dec. 1, was World AIDS Day, so on Monday, Valley Health offered free... → Read More
Alerus Center collects donations for Circle of Friends Humane Society
GRAND FORKS — The Alerus Center is continuing its season of giving and on Wednesday, Nov. 28, they focused on the furriest members of Grand Forks, the Circle of Friends Humane Society.They're calling it the "Feed the Pets Drive."All day, staff were stationed outside the Alerus Center collecting... → Read More