(UPDATE) — According to a release from the City of Fargo : The telephone issues impacting the City of Fargo organization have been resolved by its telecommunications contractor. All phone lines, including all non-emergency lines, are now functioning. The City expresses its appreciation for residents’ patience during this brief outage. Fargo, ND — In a release from the City of…
You can help make the holiday season for a senior citizen in our region who might not otherwise get any gifts this holiday season. Sheena Sando, the general manager of Home Instead Senior Care joined the morning show to talk about the Be a Santa to a Senior program. Home Instead and Valley Senior Services are uniting to help…
Fargo, ND — Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation President Jim Gartin announced he will retire on March 15, 2018. Gartin has been with the EDC since February 2012. In a statement released by the GFMEDC, Gartin said, “I believe the GFMEDC is in a stronger position than it was 6 years ago. I am especially proud of our accomplishments…
Barnesville, MN (KFGO) – A suspected drunk driver was arrested after leading authorities on a high speed chase with his children in the vehicle last night in Wilkin County. The sheriff’s office says around 5:30 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle swerving on I-94 before exiting at Rothsay and heading north on Wilkin County Road 52. Deputies located the vehicle…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A Minnesota man is speaking out after finding out that his family in Kenya will have to stay in refugee camps for the time being. This after, the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by people of six mostly Muslim countries. “People are still seeking shelter…
Cass County, ND — Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney announced he will not see reelection. Sheriff Laney has 1 year left on his term. His retirement will be effective December 31, 2018. Sheriff Laney has served 3 terms as Cass County Sheriff. Below is the letter sent to staff from Sheriff Laney: In the email to his staff, he…
FARGO (KFGO) – It’s been nearly a week since someone stole a prized possession from Paul Vogel. The Fargo resident is hoping someone will come forward with information that solves the theft of a huge Colorado blue spruce from his family farmstead, several miles north of Hector International Airport. He’s offering a $300 reward. Vogel says someone cut it down…
A plane on the way to Fargo makes an emergency landing on I-94 in Barnes County. Jerry Schauer of Bismarck was flying a 1974 Cessna airplane from Bismarck to Fargo when he experience total engine failure. He glided the plane safely into the interstate about 12 miles west of Valley City and taxied into a ditch. The pilot wasn’t…
GRAND FORKS, ND — A 20-year veteran of the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department, who returned to serve his community after losing part of his leg, is now running for Grand Forks Sheriff. Corporal Chris Hutton announced his candidacy. Along with two decades with the department, Hutton spent 19 years with the Army National Guard. In 2006, Hutton lost…
GRAND FORKS, ND — The head of a meth trafficking ring, convicted to ordering a hit on a Grand Forks man who was later murdered, will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Modesto Torrez of Angus, Minnesota was convicted in federal court in October including murder. He was charged in the March 2016 shooting death over drugs of…
