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Red River Zoo Working Hard to Keep Spaces Clear of Snow for Animals

it's to help them get some air which adds to their overall quality of life

FARGO, N.D. — Red River Zoo puts on its own mini newscast to show community members how they’re trying to keep the animals safe in these elements. While most of the animals were inside for the day, zookeepers have been shoveling around the clock to make sure they all are still able to get some fresh air every couple hours. Zookeepers…

City Offices Closing at 1:00 p.m. in Fargo, West Fargo: Moorhead Closing at 2:00 p.m.

Working together, the Cities of Fargo and West Fargo made this decision to protect residents and City staff members by closing early.

FARGO, ND — Both the City of Fargo and West Fargo are closing offices at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7. Working together, the Cities of Fargo and West Fargo made this decision to protect residents and City staff members by closing early.    Fargo Cass Public Health will be closing at 1 p.m.  This includes all services, including WIC,…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Winston

Believe it or not, it took three tries for this guy to find his forever home.

With his thick white coat, enormous physical presence, and melting brown eyes, Winston the Great Pyrenees is one of the most strikingly beautiful and charismatic rescue dogs in the Red River Valley region. But even this success story has had his struggles finding his way to a forever home. He found it four years ago, with Diamond in the Ruff’s…

Hornbacher’s Closer to Opening First Liquor Store in West Fargo

West Fargo City Commission approved a public input meeting before liquor license is approved

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Hornbacher’s is one step closer to opening its first liquor store in the metro. The West Fargo City Commission approved a request for a public input meeting before they officially award Hornbacher’s a liquor license. The liquor store would be adjacent to its new location near I–94 and Sheyenne Street. City administrator Tina Fisk says its required…

Drivers Growing Frustrated with Larger Snow Banks on Street Corners

Fargo Public Works have been clearing corners if they are larger than 2 foot

FARGO, N.D. — People across the metro say driving with fresh snow on the ground is not the greatest experience they have behind the wheel. With several snow banks growing on street corners, and some question their safety on the roads. “It’s kind of frightening a little bit to see that because I can’t see around them, and I don’t like…

Flipping Through History: Newspaper Collection Profiles Wahpeton’s Past

Janet Gagelin has newspapers dating back to 1935

WAHPETON, N.D. —  Janet Gagelin has always been fascinated with researching and reading about Wahpeton’s history. Just a few months ago, she found out about volumes of old newspapers dating back to 1935 at the Richland County Historical Museum. “They said ‘do you want these?’ and I’m like ‘yes, I’ll take these’ so that was back in May, and from then…

NDSU Students Learn About Career Opportunities at Spring Job Fair

More than two hundred companies are signed up to recruit students

FARGO, N.D. — The semi–annual Job Fair is back at NDSU Tuesday and Wednesday. This year there will be more than 350 employers and there is expected to be around 2,000 students in attendance. Not only does the career fair connect students with potential employers, it can lead to networking and relationship building. Smita Garg, the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement…

NDSU Immerses Community in the French Language With Film Festival

The NDSU French Film Festival is going on Feb. 5 through March 5

FARGO, N.D. – The NDSU French Film Festival is a chance to immerse yourself in the French language, even if you don’t know any at all. Now through March 5th, award-winning French films will be presented at the Downtown Fargo Public Library. The event is completely free and there is no prior signup needed. All of the films include English…

Freeze-A-Thon Raises Money for Children with Developmental Disabilities

The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the Kappa Delta Sorority are partnering up to raise money for the Anne Carlsen Center.

FARGO, N.D. — It may be freezing outside, but some NDSU students are bundling up and facing the temperatures for children with developmental disabilities. The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the Kappa Delta Sorority are partnering up to raise money for the Anne Carlsen Center. During their annual Freeze–A–Thon, we asked them what drivers say when they see students out…

SUV Leaves I-94 Landing On Street Below

The state patrol says the driver was going too fast for conditions.

FARGO, ND – An SUV headed west on I-94 left the interstate Tues. morning on the 5th St. overpass in Fargo and landed on the street below. A witness tells KFGO Radio News he thought the worst when saw it happen. There were two people in the SUV but they were not hurt. The vehicle landed on its top. The…