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Did You Know the F-M Area Achieved Functional Zero?

The Fargo Moorhead area has gotten homeless veterans off the streets and into housing

January 29, 2018

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FARGO, ND — There are only 50 communities in the country that have connected all homeless veterans with housing options, and Fargo/Moorhead is one of them. We’ll tell you about this accomplishment and how it was achieved. “Reaching functional zero has been a mind boggling experience; it’s been wonderful,” said Diana Hall, with the Fargo VA. The Fargo Moorhead area…

Community Trust Officers Raising Money for Transportation Van to Help Kids in the Valley

Whether it's asking for a ride home after a basketball game or getting to the library for a study group, many of these kids do not have means of transportation

January 29, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Giving Hearts Day is just around the corner and the Fargo Police Department is trying to enhance their community trust program. They are trying to raise $25,000 to purchase a van that would help get kids to their activities. Officer Michael Bloom says whether it’s asking for a ride home after a basketball game or getting to…

Fargodome Adds Metal Detectors

The equipment has been installed but not yet used.

January 29, 2018

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FARGO (KFGO) – The Fargodome is upgrading its security with walk-through metal detectors. The equipment has been installed but not yet used. General Manager Rob Sobolik tells KFGO News says staff is undergoing training, and they are working on finalization of guidelines and protocol on what is and isn’t allowed to be brought in to the venue. While an official…

Two Found Dead In Red Lake May Be Due To Opiate Overdose

One victim was male and the other female and both were adults.

January 28, 2018

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RED LAKE, MN — Red Lake Police report two victims of a possible drug overdose. Two bodies were found at a Red Lake residence January 26, 2018. One victim was male and the other female and both were adults. Police say it’s not clear what specific drug may have contributed to their deaths but say it was most likely opiate…

More Than 1,800 People Show Up To West Fargo Boot Camp

the goal was to get kids out of the house during the winter, staying active

January 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It might just be the most fun kind of boot camp you could send your kids to. West Fargo Park District had inflatable games, mini golf, a DJ and all kinds of arts and crafts for kids to do. More than 1,800 people showed up just within the first two hours the boot camp went on and…

Frostival 2018 Makes The Cold Cool

there were plenty of activities going on all around fargo, west fargo and moorhead

January 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — There’s nothing more depressing than having to stay inside all day during frigid winter weather. But park districts in the metro are changing all that with the Frostival. People who showed up to this year’s Frostival festivities certainly won’t say they were bored. “We got to go on bouncy houses and got our face painted and then…

Moorhead Police Department Participating In National Program To Reduce Juvenile Crime

they're doing it through the Police Activities and Activities league

January 26, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — There’s one moment in his career that really sticks out for Scott Kostohryz. “The first time we had one of our explorers graduate college and get hired by the Moorhead Police Department and put on our uniform. That was a big moment for me to say we’re making an impact,” said Kostohryz, a detective sergeant at the…

Frostival Heats Up Downtown Fargo

Winter Weekend Event Kicks Off Friday

January 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s no secret we have some pretty long winters here in Fargo-Moorhead. While some might see that as a negative, we’ve got Frostival this weekend to make it a little bit more fun. The celebration is meant to bring all of the metro together to completely embrace the winter. All kinds of activities will be going…

Lewis and Clark Elementary Put On Living Wax Museum

they all dressed up as different scientists they researched throughout their class

January 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Gifted students at Lewis and Clark Elementary put a little twist on a wax museum they put together. The third through fifth grade students were the actual mannequins, dressed up as different scientists to go along with their “Scientists in the Field” unit at school. In order to learn more about each scientist, people just had to…

Sanford’s Children’s Miracle Network Holds 18th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon

people can tune into Froggy 99.9 or Y94

January 25, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — You can help raise money for kids at Sanford’s Children’s Miracle Network just by turning on the radio to Froggy 99.9 or Y94. The hospital is hosting its largest annual fundraiser with their Cares for Kids Radiothon. A mother’s intuition can be very powerful. And on June 18, 2017, Donna Flaten’s kicked in. “I have this feeling something…