FARGO — You might think comic books are a waste of your kids’ time. But it turns out there’s a lot of evidence indicating they’re a great way to get kids excited about reading. Some studies show comic books can make the world of reading feel more accessible to a child who’s not comfortable with it yet. Getting contextual information…
FARGO — Small businesses give so much of any city its character. And their owners work hard to keep local money in the local community. That’s part of why Spotlight Media is shining a spotlight on the local businesses crushing it in the metro this morning. Their “Faces of Fargo” issue features local entrepreneurs who are thriving here in the…
FARGO — Their job is to keep the city safe. And now, Fargo’s firefighters and police officers are looking for help doing it. Both departments are now in the midst of a joint recruiting effort for both Fargo city fire and police positions. Fargo police say their department is no exception to the years-long recruiting shortages police departments nationwide have…
FARGO — They’ve been entertaining families and inspiring kids for almost one hundred years. And now, the Harlem Globetrotters are here in the Red River Valley. The exhibition basketball team has introduced their basketball skills, comedy, and theatricality to other countries and cultures for generations. They’ve showcased the talents of NBA stars like Wilt Chamberlain, among others. They’ve been a…
FARGO (KFGO) – A 26-year-old Moorhead man is in the Cass County jail facing an attempted murder charge after a shooting in Fargo early Saturday morning. A spokesperson for Fargo Police says officers responded to the 1700 block of 15th Avenue S. around 2:30 a.m. on a report of a shooting. They also went to a hospital where someone was…
FARGO — It’s a Tony-nominated Broadway show developed right here in Minnesota, at one of the most acclaimed children’s theatre companies in the country. And now, a Fargo native is its star. Reed Sigmund is one of the leads in “A Year with Frog and Toad,” starting next month at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. He plays Toad, the…
FARGO — Fajitas might start off a little cooler than her namesake dish, but once you give her a minute to warm up, she can serve all the cuddles you want. She came to Pet Connection by way of Homeward Animal Shelter, who got her from the pound, according to Homeward’s Heather Klefstad. They think she’s about a year old,…
FARGO — The Fargo Film Festival’s first night is tonight, Tuesday, March 19th. And the smart money is on a new, award-winning documentary about money, and women, and what it takes for them to get it. “Show Her The Money” screens Tuesday evening, and some of its producers and stars will be there. The documentary examines the world of venture…
Arkeem HudsonMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Grand Forks man is in custody for fleeing and child endangerment after police say he fled a traffic stop and crashed with a seven-year-old child in the car. Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow says a state trooper tried to make the traffic stop just after midnight in Moorhead. That’s when the driver took…
FARGO — For years, she’s taught countless people in the metro the art of self-defense, including how to connect with and be aware of their surroundings, how to stave off a physical assault, and how to escape an attacker with their lives and safety intact. Now, she’s turning her passion to help other people to the new generation. Martial artist,…
