Did you know one of the Fargo Police dogs will compete on A&E for “American’s Top Dog?”  The show premieres January 8.

And did you know today’s news is all about giving: ambulances, mattresses, and celebrity.  Read on.  (And Happy Birthday to my dad!)

Rugby’s Good Samaritan Health Services is raising money for a new ambulance, and the community is pitching in. (Pierce County Tribune)

For the last 28 years, the Grand Forks community has bought up mattresses and sewn quilts to give to families in need. (Grand Forks Herald)

The NDSU Bison Football team came to visit their “biggest fans” at the Valley City Sheyenne Care Center. (Valley City Times-Record)