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Fargo, West Fargo move to Orange Operations for City Facilities

October 16, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Both Fargo and West Fargo city leaders will move to Orange Operations for City Facilities. Beginning Monday, October 19 the city of Fargo will make the change. West Fargo will begin this evening at 5:00 p.m. Orange Operations indicates the new High Risk Level for COVID-19 in Cass County. Among the changes for the city of Fargo:…

Two people take life-saving actions in Fargo apartment fire

Abel Gracia and Laura Hill knocked on doors and rang buzzers to alert residents of an early morning fire in Gracia's apartment building.

October 15, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Lives were turned upside down in North Fargo early Sunday morning after an apartment fire displaced dozens of people from their homes. They will have to replace the personal belongings that were lost inside, but thankfully, no lives were lost. One of the reasons why is because of one of the building’s tenants. “After I saw the flames,…

Pet Connection: Meet Prim

Need a cuddle buddy? Prim's your guy.

October 15, 2020

Emily Welker,

It’s pretty chilly out there, and that means it’s the perfect time to find yourself a cuddle buddy for the winter and all the seasons beyond. And we’ve got just the pet to do it. A beautiful bunny is looking for a forever home in this week’s Pet Connection. Tasha Gorentz introduces us to Prim, a one-year-old neutered male rabbit….

Social Distancing: Apple Picking

Pick your favorite technique and tell us about it.

October 15, 2020

Emily Welker,

It suddenly seemed like winter set in all across the region when most of us stepped foot outside this morning. Fortunately — my family got a little more fall fun in recently, social distancing style. We spent the weekend apple picking at my father-in-law’s. He has a tree that gives some of the tastiest pie apples I’ve ever had. They’re…

Fargo man under arrest for attempted murder after trying to run over trooper

October 15, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) -A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper was struck by a suspect wanted in a high-speed pursuit in Fargo. Patrol Captain Bryan Niewind says shortly before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, a state trooper attempted a traffic stop on I-94 on an SUV for going 95 mph in a 55 mph zone. The driver then sped up to 105 mph…

Grill-out provides warm meals for breast cancer awareness.

Contributions benefit the Edith Breast cancer foundation

October 14, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. – A local business is helping raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating it’s contributions from a grill out. Fargo’s Hirshfield’s Paint & Coatings helped raise funds for the Sanford Health’s Edith Sanford Breast Cancer. Those attending gave at least one dollar, but, of course, they were encouraged to donate more in exchange for a warm…

Sanford Health provides new options to get flu vaccine

Vaccination 'blitzes' provide safer and easier ways to stay protected

October 14, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. – Flu season is upon us and Sanford Health is making it safer and easier than ever for you to receive your flu shot this year. The pull up vaccinations are happening at the Fargodome between 9 a.m. and Noon this Saturday. This will allow people to remain at a safe distance while receiving their annual flu vaccination,…

Power outage affecting over 3,000 Xcel energy customers in Fargo area

October 14, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Xcel Energy reports that more than 3,000 customers are currently without power. According to Xcel Energy the cause of the outage was a car striking a piece of Xcel’s equipment. The crash occurred at 25th street and 13th Avenue South. Customers should be seeing restoration of power after NOON. Categories: Community, Local News, North Dakota News Tags:…

LIVE: Body Mind Spirit Expo

When the world's out of whack, you can find balance on the inside, instead.

October 14, 2020

Emily Welker,

In the cascade of catastrophes that remains 2020, it seems like every new event we tell you about is an additional stressor. The pandemic. The economy. The elections. Justin Bieber Crocs. It’s all leading to reports that our rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse are rising as fast as our Covid-19 rates are. But this weekend, there’s a new…

Community art piece goes up in West Fargo neighborhood

Art work installation brings exposure to River's Bend community and Fargo area.

October 13, 2020

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. -A community art piece is up for display in the River’s Bend neighborhood in West Fargo. The house-shaped artwork comes from The River’s Bend Corporation. The project’s goal is to bring exposure to the neighborhood and attractions, restaurants and businesses in the metro. The structure stands at 11 feet tall and features artwork from children from three…