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LIVE: Autism at Halloween

For people on the spectrum, Halloween can be a lot scarier than for the rest of us.

Halloween is a fun time for a lot of kids and adults, but for people on the autism spectrum, Halloween can sometimes be a struggle. Costume and makeup textures can be distracting, irritating or too stimulating. Meeting strangers trick or treating door to door can be overwhelming. And pets, especially big dogs who want to come to the door to…

Mayor Mahoney Proclaims Monday “Vern Bennett Day”

Bennett was the longest-tenured superintendent of the Fargo Public School District serving for 28 years.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has proclaimed today, October 7, 2019, as “Vern Bennett Day.” The 86-year-old Cass County Commissioner and longtime Fargo Public Schools superintendent died last week. Bennett was the longest-tenured superintendent of the Fargo Public School District serving for 28 years. At the time of his passing, he was also the longest-serving member of…

Community Puts on Spaghetti Fundraiser for Fargo Woman Battling Severe Illness

Diana Emerson is recovering after needing a new kidney and liver

  FARGO, N.D. — Even on the rough days, Diana Emerson always knew how to get Sandy Brakke to crack a smile. “She’s got a good sense of humor. Very witty and you could be having the worst day and she’ll say something and everything is just that much better,” Brakke said. But in March, Emerson didn’t have the energy…

GiGi’s Playhouse Hosts 7th Annual Walk & Fest

The event is in celebration of National Syndrome Awareness Month

MOORHEAD, Minn. — This army is a little different than most. Its youngest member is only 19 months old. “We’re here walking for Cohen. Our son, who has Down syndrome,” said Cohen’s mom and participant in the walk, Sarah Nordin. Cohen’s Army includes nearly 60 family members and friends supporting him and others in the community with Down syndrome. “We…

Community Supports Local Woman’s Battle With Cancer

Dr. Kate Schulz was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma

FARGO, N.D. — Dozens of people across the Fargo–Moorhead area are coming together to support a local family through a silent auction. Dr. Kate Schulz of Prairie Winds Veterinary Center in Fargo lost her son in April due to pregnancy complications. A few months after, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Now, coworkers, family, friends and even strangers are at…

Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch Celebrates Fall

It will be open through Halloween weekend

  FARGO, N.D. — There’s only three weeks left to get your pumpkins from the Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch in Fargo. Mary Hoglund and her husband Garfield have been putting on the patch at their farm for 16 years. It used to be known as “The Pumpkin Patch” until it was changed to “Lil’ Bitz” three years ago. Aside from…

Man Arrested After Firing Shots Into Vehicle Of Man He Fought With At Party

Jamestown Police got calls around 4:30 this morning from people who heard the shots

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Police in Jamestown arrest a man for firing several shots into the vehicle of a man he got into a fight with at a party. 22-year-old Allen Jevning is being held in Stutsman County on reckless endangerment and criminal mischief. Police got calls around 4:30 this morning from people who heard the shots in the northeast part…

Second Sentencing Scheduled Monday For William Hoehn

William Hoehn's life sentence in the 2017 attack on Savanna Greywind was tossed out

FARGO, N.D. — A man originally sent to prison for life for helping to cover up the death of a Fargo woman whose baby was cut from her womb is set to receive a new sentence on Monday. William Hoehn of Fargo was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole in the 2017 attack on Savanna Greywind, whose baby…

Young Climate Activist Coming To Standing Rock Reservation In North Dakota On Tuesday

Greta Thunberg is tonight on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota

A 16-year-old climate activist who scolded world leaders at the United Nations is visiting our area. Greta Thunberg is tonight on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to appear at a panel discussion. She’ll be on the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota on Tuesday. Thunberg is concerned about the proposed path of the Keystone XL pipeline as well…

NDSU Animal Science Hosts Moos and Ewes

The rainy weather earlier in the day left some families in the valley moooving into the NDSU Equine Center for Moos and Ewes.

FARGO N.D. — The rainy weather earlier in the day left some families in the valley moving into the NDSU Equine Center for Moos and Ewes. Kids got the chance to meet some new furry friends of baby goats, sheep, and cows. It’s the 10th annual showcase for the department. The whole point of the showcase is to introduce kids…