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LIVE: Celebrities Flock to Fargo’s New Sanford Medical Center Opening Celebration

The concerts are closed to the public, but employees of Sanford are enjoying a grand celebration

FARGO, ND — Fergie, Josh Duhamel, Lionel Richie and Carson Wentz are all in town to celebrate a new medical center. KVRR’s Nick Broadway joins us live from the stage near the nearly $500 million Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Categories: Business, Community, Entertainment, Health, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News Tags: CARSON WENTZ, FARGO, FERGIE, JOSH DUHAMEL,…

Fargo Fire Department Secures New Drone

About six crew members are being trained in on how to use it

FARGO, ND — Area firefighters will soon be able to get a bird’s eye view of the flames. The Fargo Fire Department got a new drone. It will let them get thermal images of large fires and look for hazardous materials before sending in a crew. About six crew members are being trained in on how to use it. Fire…

Body Pulled From Red River Identified

29 year old David Tikayne went missing on June 5.

David Tikayne, 29, has been missing since June 5th. Family members say he was in the Red River but did not make it out.FARGO, ND — The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s office has confirmed that the body recovered from the Red River on the morning of June 15 is that of 29 year old David Michael Tikayne.  Tikayne was seen…

LIVE: Viking History Comes Alive At Midwest Viking Festival

Two Vikings Tell Us Why Norse Culture Should Be Celebrated

  Tim Jorgensen and Kyle Jameson show up in period-accurate Viking garb to tell Adam about this weekend’s Midwest Viking Festival at the Hjemkomst Center. The festival will showcase all aspects of Viking culture, from weaponry and ships, to textile making, bowls and shoes. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th….

Suspect Under Arrest In Attempted Stabbing

Police located the suspect, 27-year old Joshua Butler outside the building and recovered a knife at the scene.

MOORHEAD (KFGO) – A man was arrested in Moorhead Tuesday night for attempting to attack another man with a knife. It happened in an apartment at 3208 9th Street South. There were no injuries. Police located the suspect, 27-year old Joshua Butler outside the building and recovered a knife at the scene. The relationship between the two men is not…

Pilot Airlifted To Fargo After Crash

The Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call reporting a plane crash near the Mahnomen Airport.

MAHNOMEN – A pilot was airlifted to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo Tuesday night after his plane crashed south of Mahnomen. Sheriff Doug Krier says the plane went down in a field near the Mahnomen airport around 8 p.m. Two MN-DOT employees traveling on Highway 59 saw the plane crash and pulled the pilot from the wreck. The man’s name…

Previous Evidence Questioned in ND Death Penalty Appeal Hearing

Alfonso Rodriquez has been on death row for 11 years

FARGO, N.D. — A federal inmate from Crookston convicted of killing UND student Dru Sjodin is appealing his death sentence. Two forensic experts took the stand in the start of what could be Rodriguez’s last appeal. It’s been more than 12 years since 64-year-old Alfonso Rodriguez was federally indicted for the kidnapping, murder and rape of Dru Sjodin. After the…

Local Programs Continue Despite Defunding of BreatheND

The funding will now be housed at the North Dakota Department of Health

FARGO, ND — BreathND is done at the end of the month. The legislature voted to defund the state’s tobacco prevention agency in April. There will no longer be a statewide agency dedicated to tobacco prevention come July 1st. The funding will now be housed at the North Dakota Department of Health. Whether it was providing education or a plan…

District 16 Cass County Democrats Welcome Special Guest

West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller shared the status of the department

FARGO, ND– The District 16 Cass County Democratic NPL welcomed a special guest at its monthly meeting to talk about a big change in West Fargo. Fire Chief Dan Fuller shared the status of the department. Volunteer firefighters have recently moved to serving full time. Staff is needed as the city is responding to a record amount of calls. Last…

Essentia Health Holds Cancer Journey Conference for Survivors

A cancer journey conference was held to let survivors know they're not alone

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Essentia Health dedicated an entire day to educating and empowering cancer survivors in the metro. A cancer journey conference was held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead for cancer survivors. They had learning sessions, friendly discussions and got inspiring messages from their peers. Breakout sessions took place including art journaling and genetics knowledge. Program directors say it’s…