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Trygve Hammer and Julie Fedorchak debated Friday, Aug. 30, on Forum Communications columnist Rob Port’s Plain Talk Podcast. The North Dakota U.S. House candidates discussed their top priorities if elected to Congress, from tackling the farm bill and energy issues to staying connected with North Dakotans. Learn more about their plans by watching the full debate on YouTube or streaming the podcast now: https://www.inforum.com/opinion/columns/plain-talk-julie-fedorchak-trygve-hammer-square-off-in-the-plain-talk-u-s-house-debate

Fargo-area donors send lifesaving funds for food to families in Gaza

From a sunlit living room in south Fargo to a bombed-out shell of a seventh-floor apartment in northern Gaza, two families have forged a friendship. Dina Fareed Jendeya and Karan Jendeya are living in the rubble of their home in Gaza with their four children. A world away, Heidi and Mahmoud Soliman are raising money alongside other metro residents to feed Palestinian children like Hala, Jenna, Tala and Anis Jendeya. The Solimans, of Fargo, are rallying their neighbors to donate to the Feed a Child in Gaza program through the Maal Foundation, a nonprofit started by two Fargo doctors. The kids also called out Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib to say a personal thank you. Read the full story here: https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/they-have-been-eating-grass-fargo-area-donors-send-lifesaving-funds-for-food-to-families-in-gaza

Fargo musician racks up 4 million TikTok views for 'Where Is My Zyn?" parody

Owen Piehl’s friends call him “Regular Al Yankovic.” The Fargo musician and lead singer of the local band, Tailspin, is getting lots of buzz lately for his parodies in the spirit of the wild-haired, accordion-pumping Yankovic. “Where is My Zyn?” Piehl’s pitch-perfect parody of the Pixies’ indie-rock classic, “Where is My Mind?” has gone viral. It has racked up over 4 million views on TikTok and over 100,000 streams on Spotify. When Piehl’s version of “Where Is My Zyn?' started trending on TikTok last spring, a representative from California record label Hallwood Media contacted him and signed him to write and record an EP of parody songs. Read the full story here: https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/fargo-musician-racks-up-4-million-tiktok-views-for-where-is-my-zyn-parody!

Fargo looks to remove homeless camps in high-profile areas

As homeless Fargoans swelter through an unprecedentedly hot summer, city leaders are searching for solutions to the rising number of homeless camps in the city. On Monday, Aug. 5, leaders with the city of Fargo and Fargo Park District crowded around a table at Fargo City Hall to discuss what could be done to help people living on the street and in tents under bridges. Read the full story here: https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/fargo-looks-to-remove-homeless-camps-in-high-profile-areas

Fargo truck driver to compete in national competition

For most of the past 30 years, Drew Bartelson's job has been driving a truck. Twice in the past, Bartelson has competed in a national truck driving competition and he will do so again in August after winning the grand champion title at the North Dakota Motor Carriers Association's annual truck driving championships in June. This year, Bartelson will compete in the tanker truck category at nationals, the same category he took first-place in during the state competition. Nationals will be held Aug. 21-24 in Indianapolis. Read the full story here: https://www.inforum.com/business/fargo-truck-driver-to-compete-in-national-competition

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After missing out on vice president pick, Doug Burgum says Trump's victory is top priority

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum doesn’t seem upset that he didn’t get the nod to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate. In a Tuesday, July 16, interview with The Forum outside Fiserv Forum, where the Republican National Convention is being held in Milwaukee, Burgum said Trump had the best information to choose which candidate could best help him win in November. “That’s the most important thing,” Burgum said. Read the full story here: https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/after-missing-out-on-vice-president-pick-doug-burgum-says-trumps-victory-is-top-priority

Two young boys are dead and six other people are in the hospital after an SUV went off Interstate 94 10 miles west of Jamestown. Hear this story and more of today's headlines in our InForum Minute podcast. Subscribe here: https://www.inforum.com/podcasts/inforum-minute

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum sits down with Fox & Friends at Randy’s Diner Too in West Fargo.

Fox & Friends at Randy’s Diner Too in West Fargo

Forum reporter Robin Huebner is in Minneapolis for the U.S. Olympic Trials for gymnastics reporting on a possible dramatic finish to the women's competition. Read her latest: https://www.inforum.com/sports/fargo-moorhead-area-gymnastics-fans-coaches-represent-at-olympic-trials-in-minneapolis

Forum reporter Robin Huebner is reporting from the 2024 Olympic Trials for gymnastics in Minneapolis this weekend. It's a full circle moment for Huebner, who competed as a gymnast in the 1976 Olympic Trials in Los Angeles. Read her latest story from all the action, and stay tuned all weekend for more coverage, here: https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/huebner-skill-level-in-olympic-gymnastics-shoots-through-the-roof-just-like-simone-biles-vaults

'On the Road Again': Fargo man creates rolling office to work from the road

'On the Road Again': Fargo man created his own rolling office to work from the road. “Travel has changed my life for the better and I want to share that with people,” Rodemerica founder Erick Roder said. Read the full story here: https://www.inforum.com/business/on-the-road-again-fargo-man-creates-rolling-office-to-work-from-the-road

Kelly Armstrong goes ‘Off the Record’ for debut episode of WDAY+ series

With his victory in the North Dakota primary, Rep. Kelly Armstrong is now the Republican Party nominee for governor. And, since a Democrat has not won a statewide office in more than a decade, he’s also heavily favored to win the job in November. But outside of the onslaught of campaign ads, or the political arena in general, how well do you know him as a person? That’s the premise of a new series on WDAY+, called ‘Off the Record.’ It takes the ‘news’ out of the equation when it comes to people labeled as newsmakers in our region. Watch the debut episode on WDAY+: https://www.inforum.com/wdayplus

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Moorhead woman training for 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games

This Moorhead woman is training for the 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games. Tessa Kirkey currently ranks third worldwide in her division. The competition takes place in Texas in September. Read the full story here: https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/moorhead-woman-training-for-2024-adaptive-crossfit-games

The final seconds wind down as Fargo Davies downs powerhouse Minot 2-1 to win the North Dakota girls soccer state championship on Saturday, June 1, 2024. It's the Eagles' fourth title and first since 2018. Davies also ended Minot's 69-0-1 unbeaten streak that dated back to June 1, 2019. See full story here: https://www.inforum.com/sports/prep/dynasty-downed-fargo-davies-tops-3-time-defending-champion-minot-to-win-nd-girls-soccer-state-title

How Fargo-Moorhead professionals help those who struggle with alcoholism and mental illness

Thane Solberg spends his days as the director of engagement and events at the Ridge Treatment and Reentry Center in Fargo, helping people who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Five years ago, he realized he needed help. He shares his story in the latest from The Forum's Minding Mental Health series. Read the full story here: https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/how-fargo-moorhead-professionals-help-those-who-struggle-with-alcoholism-and-mental-illness

Animal Cracker: Moorhead chiro treats humans, but is certified to work on four-legged friends, too

Dr. Christina Kraft is a holistic chiropractor in Fargo-Moorhead, but she doesn't just work with humans--she is also certified to help the healing of animals, such as dogs, cats and horses. Read the full story here: https://www.inforum.com/business/animal-cracker-moorhead-chiro-treats-humans-but-is-certified-to-work-on-four-legged-friends-too

New cleaning service in Fargo freshens up curbside trash bins

Clean It Or Can It, a new Fargo business that tidies up the plastic bins homeowners place on the curb for sanitation workers to empty, takes a family approach to getting the job done. Jordan and Chad Vittitow and their sons Trentin, 10, Trevin, 11, and Tristin, 17, started Clean It Or Can It in early March. The business services an area that roughly covers the Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Horace and Dilworth area. Read the full story here: https://www.inforum.com/business/new-cleaning-service-in-fargo-freshens-up-curbside-trash-bins