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Snowbirds Shed Their Winter Blues at Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Show

Several local business owners love the chance to take part each year

FARGO, N.D. — The cold temperatures and stacks upon stacks of snow are leading people to daydream about a nice summer’s day. “Now more than ever people are thinking about those great June, July, August, September dates. Get out there, get on the water, get a new boat, get a better dock, or get a new camper or RV and get…

Fargo Public Library Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s 115th Birthday

Kids could listen to The Cat in the Hat, play games, and make some crafts

FARGO, N.D. — There were plenty of cats in hats on hand to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 115th birthday at Fargo Public Library. As part of Read Across America, kids listened to a reading of The Cat in the Hat while also taking part in several Dr. Seuss–themed activities. With more than sixty books including Green Eggs and Ham and The Lorax in his…

4 Luv of Dog Rescue Hosts Microchipping Clinic for Dogs and Cats

52% of dogs with a microchip who go missing are reunited with their owners

MOORHEAD, Minn. — 4 Luv of Dog Rescue is making it easier for pet owners to keep track of their four–legged friends. Throughout the morning, people could bring their dogs or cats in to get injected with a microchip that contains the owner’s information. The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association says 52 percent of missing dogs who have a…

Fargo Mayor Issues Proclamation Congratulating Residents For Surviving “Fridguary”

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney issues a proclamation congratulating residents on braving “Fridguary.” “A trip down Hornbacher’s frozen food aisle now feels more like a saunter in a sauna than subzero. And whereas the people no longer say North Dakota is flat thanks to the Fargo snow mountains,” Mahoney said. Mayor Mahoney says even though some communities may misplace…

Grand Forks Police Investigate Attempted Abduction Suspect

Police Lt. Brett Johnson says it happened around 3:35 p.m. Thursday, when the girl was walking home in the 33-hundred block of South 10th St.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) – Grand Forks Police are looking for a man who tried to lure a sixth-grade girl from Schroeder Middle School into his mini-van. Police Lt. Brett Johnson says it happened around 3:35 p.m. Thursday, when the girl was walking home in the 33-hundred block of South 10th St. Police say the suspect is 50-to-60 years old,…

Water Main Break Shuts Down Portions of 7th Avenue North

Traffic will be detoured to 8th Avenue North via 11th Street North and 12th Street North.

FARGO, ND — Due to a water main break, 7th Avenue North has been closed between 11th and 12th Streets North. Traffic will be detoured to 8th Avenue North via 11th Street North and 12th Street North. The road is expected to fully reopen by the end of today. Find a complete list of road closures online at www.FargoStreets.com. Follow…

Bethany Retirement Living Serves Up Soup to Support Residents

The proceeds support the community's Auxiliary Program

FARGO, N.D. — Bethany Retirement Living served up several different flavors of soup as part of their annual “Soup of the Day” celebration. People could taste a variety of homemade soups made by employees, family members of those living in the community, and volunteers from local churches. Bread was also provided by Great Harvest Bread Company. Some say bringing a variety…

Gate City Bank Partners With ND Cares to Support Troops & Veterans

ND Cares was started in 2015

FARGO, N.D. — Gate City Bank has a new partnership with the ND Cares Coalition to give more support to military members, veterans, and their families. Gate City signed an official statement and became part of a statewide network that raises awareness about the challenges people in the military face. ND Cares was started in 2015 after then Governor Jack Dalrymple…

One Person Injured In West Fargo Early Morning Fire

The fire was reported around 5:30 a.m. Friday.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – One person was transported to the hospital following an apartment fire at 1031 1st Street East in West Fargo. The fire was reported around 5:30 a.m. Friday. Fire Department spokesman Tom Clark says police arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from a ground floor apartment and a male around 40 years old was…

Moorhead Mayor Has Coffee With Residents to Hear Concerns

Judd says his goal is to be more accessible to the community so they can voice their concerns and give feedback

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd and City Council Members Sara Watson Curry and Shelly Dahlquist have coffee with residents to discuss issues important to them. This is the first of many monthly sit downs the mayor plans to have with residents. One topic discussed was snow removal, and how people are not happy about snow piling up on…