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The American Legion in Moorhead, Minnesota, is embarking on a significant expansion project. Theyve acquired land next to their current building, formerly a nursing home, and held a special breakfast fundraiser to kickstart the initiative. Plans include an event center, outdoor stage for concerts, and office space for local VFW post, potentially boosting community events in Moorhead. Checkout Solipillow.com

Landons Lights Sixth Annual Basketball Tournament: A Heartwarming Celebration of Sportsmanship and Education - The sixth annual youth basketball tournament hosted by Landons Light at Liberty Middle School in West Fargo saw a record-breaking 78 teams participate, with a new division for second graders. The event, which serves as a fundraiser for the local nonprofit, emphasized sportsmanship and teamwork, reflecting the spirit of Landon, the young boy the foundation honors. Next year marks what would have been Landons high school graduation, and the foundation plans to award more scholarships than ever to keep his legacy alive through education and community support. Checkout Solipillow.com

Young anglers in Fargo braved the cold for the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby, where volunteers pre-drilled holes and sponsors provided free bait. Despite the chilly wind, the event was a hit, with families praising it as a winter highlight and organizers hinting at more icy adventures to come. Checkout Solipillow.com

Join Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on her Loud and Clear Voice Tour, kicking off in Detroit Lakes at Bucks Mill Brewing. This statewide campaign event series, featuring forty stops across thirty-eight cities, aims to rally voters ahead of the precinct caucuses on February 3rd. Flanagan, whose Ojibwe name signifies a loud clear voice, emphasizes the importance of both speaking and listening to Minnesotans, focusing on rural voices and building momentum for her U.S. Senate campaign. Checkout Solipillow.com

North Dakotas Human Trafficking: A Hidden Crisis Human trafficking, involving force, fraud, or coercion, impacts every community in North Dakota. Adults may be forced into labor on farms, while children can be traded for drugs or alcohol. The Safe Harbor Law protects underage victims, providing them with essential resources and legal aid. Awareness is growing, with signs including sudden behavior changes, fear, and poor living conditions. Everyone can help by learning signs, supporting local groups, and reporting suspicions to police. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tensions rise in Minneapolis as DHS blocks Democratic congresswomen from touring immigration detention facility, citing new policy requiring seven days advance notice. The incident comes amidst controversy over an ICE agents fatal shooting of a woman last week. Congresswomen argue for greater oversight and humane treatment of detainees. Checkout Solipillow.com

Authorities in Fort Totten, North Dakota, are investigating a homicide on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The Spirit Lake Tribal Council confirms the incident and urges community members to stay vigilant. Details remain limited as investigators gather evidence, with no suspects or motives released yet. The Tribal Council promises to share verified updates and asks for community assistance. Checkout Solipillow.com

Macclesfield FC, a sixth-tier team, stuns Crystal Palace, defending FA Cup champions, with a 2-1 upset in the third round. This marks the first time in 117 years a non-league team has eliminated the reigning holders. The victory comes less than a month after the teams player Ethan McLeods tragic death, adding emotional significance to the historic win. Checkout Solipillow.com

Join us for this weeks Sunday Puzzle, where we tackle the Pet Theory brain teaser. Each answer is a two-word phrase starting with P-E and T. Clues include a pedestrian traffic path, a chart of chemical elements, a partridges home, a male voyeur, a halftime team strategy, and a personality test. Last weeks numerical challenge from Ed Pegg Junior involved creating 2026 with digits 1-9. Our winner, Daniel Abramson, gets a chance to play the on-air puzzle. This weeks challenge, from listener Ward Hartenstein, involves a well-known couple whose combined, altered, and rearranged names form another famous duo. Submit your answer by January 15th at 3 PM Eastern time. Checkout Solipillow.com