FARGO, N.D. — Organ donors and recipients throughout the Valley are being honored. Sanford Health put up a Wall of Donor Heroes at their downtown Fargo location. “I’m just happy to start looking forward to life again,” said Jeff Ficek, who was the recipient of an organ donation. Ficek was diagnosed with an arthritic condition at the age of 17….
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police are taking to Facebook to remind us how to avoid scammers when it comes to home remodeling. They shared the Better Business Bureau’s “10 Things To Do When Hiring A Contractor” list. “There’s a lot of handymans out here that’s not too handy,” said David McCrakin, who owns J & J Repairs and Roofing LLC….
FARGO, N.D. — Imagine getting paid to make things up for a living. That’s what author and illustrator Derek Anderson says is the best part of his job. Students at Eagles Elementary School in Fargo heard how the Minneapolis based author turned his creativity into a career. Anderson has illustrated more than 20 children’s books and wrote seven of his…
FARGO, N.D. — Spaghetti without meatballs? A local animal shelter served this to encourage others to spay and neuter their pets. More than 300 people showed up to Homeward Animal Shelter’s third annual Spay-ghetti and No Balls Lunch at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. Bell, a pointer mix with three legs greeted visitors. Shelter staff also brought Chester, a Shepherd/Rottweiler…
FARGO, N.D. — Organ donors of the Red River Valley are being honored for helping others survive. Sanford Health put up a Wall of Donor Heroes at the downtown Fargo location. You’re looking at the faces of locals who helped others survive by donating organs. Sanford’s Wall of Donor Heroes honors these heroes, recipients and families who made it through…
GRAND FORKS (KFGO) – Police do not suspect a crime in the death of a man whose body was found near the Red River Wed. afternoon. A woman walking on a bike path discovered the body. The man has been identified as Erik Shulind, 40, of Grand Forks. Police are asking for information from anyone who may have seen Shulind…
Murphy is a Congo African Grey parrot. He’s available for adoption through the Center For Avian Adoption, Rescue and Education in West Fargo. He’s described as a ham! Murphy is 27 or 28 years old, but Grey parrots live 40 to 60 years, so anyone who adopts him would still have years of companionship. Find out more information on the rescue’s…
HEALTH MATTERS — Every four minutes, somebody in the United States dies from a stroke. Experts say people may not know what it looks like to experience the nation’s fifth highest cause of death. In the United States, strokes are the number one cause of long term disability. There are many people who live a normal life after experiencing a stroke. That’s…
FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of vendors are helping local restaurants use the resources they have to stay up to date and better serve their customers. They packed the Fargodome with smells, sizzles and plenty of food samples for the 2017 Food Expo. It’s a chance for distributors to expand their customer base, and for food operators to stay up to…
FARGO, N.D. — If you eat at Buffalo Wild Wings today, you’re helping give to a non-profit. Ten percent of all sales at Fargo-Moorhead area Buffalo Wild Wings locations are going to the Boys and Girls Club of America. It’s part of their annual Community Day. These donations primarily support the sports and dance programs offered by the non-profit…
