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The Fargo Flea Market Returns to a Different Location

The market features local and regional craft sellers, food vendors and boutiques

FARGO, ND — The Red River Valley Fairgrounds may have just the market for lovers of antiques, handmade crafts and fresh produce. The Fargo Flea Market is back in town for its 3rd annual event, but this year, it’s taking place at the Fairgrounds. The market features local and regional craft sellers, boutiques, artists, food vendors and vintage re-sellers. The…

Mortgage-Free House Built for a Disabled Veteran in Moorhead

Eric Marts and his wife lived in a trailer for twenty years

MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you ask Eric Marts what it’s like being a hero, he’ll tell you he isn’t one. “Oh I’m very reluctant on that part as far as, I did my job and I’ll continue to do my job,” Eric Marts said. I served with heroes.” But others would disagree with him. “He’s a patriot. He’s a great…

Fargo City Commissioners Unsure if Pro-White Rally Will Happen

Tefft claims he began reaching out to city leaders for this event

FARGO, ND — A violent rally which swarmed the streets of Charlottesville involved people from all over the country, including Fargo. Pete Tefft drew lots of attention to himself and his beliefs. In an interview with KFGO, he said he is bringing a rally to Fargo this October to get more attention. “We’ll look at this closely. I assure the…

Fire Swarms Railroad Bridge in Downtown Grand Forks

Because there was limited access to the fire, officials said more manpower was needed to carry equipment

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — “It was like a tornadic cloud of smoke,” Annette Sullivan said. “It hovered over the whole place.” Grand Forks Fire Department responded to South 3rd Street and Kittson Avenue just before 6:00a.m. after reports of a fire at the BNSF railroad bridge. “Crews arrived on scene, heavy flames from one of the supports down below, made of…

Partnership Brewing in Grand Forks to Help Veterans

Employees at the restaurant are saving portions of their tips and spare change to raise money for veteran service programs in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND — A new partnership is brewing in Grand Forks and it’s all to help support service men and women in the city. The VFW Post 1874 is teaming up with the JL Beers location on South Columbia Road to help veterans in need. Employees at the restaurant are saving portions of their tips and spare change to…

Fargo Food Truck Festival the “Best One Yet”

Organizers say this year's festival is the biggest and best yet

FARGO, ND — The Fargo Food Truck Festival is back for its fourth annual event at the North Dakota Horse Park. At least 20 trucks are being featured, including some old favorites but also some new flavors for everyone to enjoy. At the festival, you can also take part in the pop–up arcade, barber shop and participate in a Bloody…

Xcel Energy Says its Prepared for Monday’s Solar Eclipse

Officials say planning has been much simpler because they know the exact time frame of the event

  MINNESOTA — One of the main providers of solar energy in Minnesota says you don’t have to worry about whether or not its service will be interrupted for Monday. Xcel Energy officials say they have been planning for Monday’s solar eclipse and will shift to other power sources when the eclipse takes place. The company manages over 1,000 megawatts…

Arradondo Chosen as Minneapolis Police Chief

He will serve the rest of former chief Janee Harteau's term, which runs through January of 2019

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minneapolis Police Department has officially hired its new police chief. The city council approved interim police chief, Medaria Arradondo, to take over the role on a permanent basis. He will serve the rest of former chief Janee Harteau’s term, which runs through January of 2019. Arradondo said he is ready to help the city heal…

11th Annual All Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride in Jamestown

The celebration, steak-fry and ride start at Noon this Saturday at Jamestown's Civic Center

JAMESTOWN, ND — More than one hundred motorcycle riders will North Dakota’s fallen veterans this weekend in Jamestown. The North Dakota Patriot Guard is hosting their 11th annual All Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride. The celebration, steak-fry and ride start at Noon this Saturday at Jamestown’s Civic Center. Captain Tony Grogh said the ride is more of a reunion for its…