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Red River Valley Fair Opens First Day Despite Rain

New attractions and carnival, including 40 new rides, officially open at the Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s a gloomy beginning for the Red River Valley Fair, but despite the chance of thunderstorms, officials say the fair will go on as planned, and there is no need for safety concerns.  And, if you’re one of the fair-goers willing to brave a little bit of rain, you may be daring enough to try some…

Carnival at the Red River Valley Fair Opening Delayed

Due to inclement weather the Carnival at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds will not open until 3pm.

Due to inclement weather the Carnival at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds will not open until 3pm. Tuesday’s $15 unlimited Daily ride wristbands can be purchased starting at 1pm. Those who have Mega Passes can come get their wristbands starting at 11am. To learn more about the Red River Valley Fair lineup, ticket prices, entertainment, events and activities online at redrivervalleyfair.com….

Former Candidate for President Ross Perot Dead at Age 89

Perot, who won 19 percent of the vote as a third-party candidate in 1992, died early Tuesday at his home in Dallas surrounded by his family, family spokesman James Fuller said.

Self-made billionaire Ross Perot, who ran for president in 1992 and 1996, has died at age 89 after a five-month battle with leukemia, the Dallas Morning News reported. Perot, who won 19 percent of the vote as a third-party candidate in 1992, died early Tuesday at his home in Dallas surrounded by his family, family spokesman James Fuller said. As…

Moorhead Blues Ends Fargo Post 2 Win Streak

Blues Hand Post 2 Just Second Loss Of Season

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead Blues hosting Fargo Post 2 at Matson Field Monday night looking to end Post 2’s 26-game win streak. Post 2 jumped out to the 3-0 after a two-run RBI single from Brandt Kolpack in the third inning. The Blues followed that in the fourth with in RBI groundout by Andrew Linn. In the fifth, the Blues…

Strongmen Show Off Viking Strength in Moorhead for HISTORY Show

MOORHEAD, Minn – Four of the world’s strongest men want to figure out if they’re as strong as Vikings. What’s a better place to test their might than Minnesota? It’s all part of the History Channel show The Strongest Man in History. Courtesy: HISTORY Four-time World’s Strongest Man champion Brian Shaw pulled a Viking ship weighing 12,000 pounds in the Hjemkomst…

ND Billionaire Gary Tharaldson Shares Success Tips

North Dakota’s first and only billionaire Gary Tharaldson shares his secrets on being successful in business. “I developed a real positive attitude about things and trying to be the best you can be. I’ve always shared the wealth with my employees. That’s probably the best thing I ever did and it made my company much greater.” The former high school…

“It Was Her Fault” Attorneys Claim Fargo Diocese Blamed Alleged Sexual Assault Survivor

FARGO, N.D. – Attorneys for an alleged sexual assault survivor say the Fargo Diocese told them “it was her fault” after coming forward. The law firms of Bradshaw and Bryant and O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Foss will hold a press conference Thursday, July 11 in Fargo. They claim Father Michael Wright abused someone at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Belcourt, North…

Clay County Chase Ends In Rollover Crash In Fargo

Ann Christos was in Fargo and headed towards the 1st Ave bridge when she saw the pursuit cross into North Dakota.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A police chase through Clay County ended with an upside down car in a Fargo yard. Ann Christos was in Fargo and headed towards the 1st Ave bridge when she saw the pursuit cross into North Dakota. She estimates the runner was going 70 miles per hour. The driver of the red coupe rolled at the…