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Trailer House Destroyed By Fire In Ogema, Minnesota

still waiting to hear if anyone was hurt and the cause of the fire

Waubun Volunteer Fire Department/FacebookOGEMA, Minn. — A trailer house in Ogema, Minnesota was destroyed by fire. These pictures were shared by the Waubun Volunteer Fire Department on Facebook. Damage was extensive. The walls are all gone and you can see right through the house. We have contacted a number of agencies but are still waiting to hear if anyone was…

Fargo Fire and Police Training at Vacant Apartment Building: Soon to be Demolished

The soon to be demolished building by Xcel Energy, at 11 12th Street North is giving them a place to mirror skills they need to know how to do

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Fire Department and Police Department are honing in on their skills by practicing real life scenarios inside a vacant apartment building. The soon to be demolished building by Xcel Energy, at 11 12th Street North is giving them a place to mirror skills they need to know how to do. From quick entry and exit…

Women Learn to Defend Themselves Physically and Mentally

She says when women learn these new skills; it gives them the confidence to stand up for themselves

FARGO, N.D. — MPX Fitness is teaching women how to defend themselves in case they feel threatened or in danger. Mariah Prussia, the owner, says it’s important to realize these classes aren’t about fighting; they are about knowing physical moves or ways to get out of an uncomfortable position. She says when women learn these new skills; it gives them…

UPDATE: Congressman Kevin Cramer Says President Trump Is Not Expected In Minnesota And North Dakota

New York Times report said he would campaign on behalf of Republican candidates

President Trump is in Singapore preparing for his historic summit with the leader of North Korea. The New York Times is reporting that when that summit is over, the president will make stops in Minnesota’s Iron Range and in North Dakota. The report says he will campaign on behalf of Republican candidates. But Congressman Kevin Cramer told KFGO that “it’s…

Luna Fargo Puts on Second Annual Block Party

Vendors included local farmers, Scoop–n–Dough, Off the Deck Hot Sauce and more

  FARGO, N.D. — Ribfest may be over but summer festivities are only beginning. Luna Fargo put on their second summer block party this year in historic Midtown. Vendors included local farmers, Scoop–n–Dough, Off the Deck Hot Sauce and more. Last year was the first block party Luna threw where they expected about 250 people, but more than 800 people showed…

Pop Up Shop & Open House Donates $1,000 to Sanford Children’s Hospital

More than ten local businesses donated 15 percent of their proceeds

  FARGO, N.D. — It might just be the most fun open house you could ever go to. Footitt Homes’ property at 7387 Eagle Pointe Drive South is for sale but instead of holding a traditional open house, the realtor brought in local businesses. While touring the home, guests could buy items from more than ten local boutiques, get a massage…

Man Killed In Crash Thursday Worked For U.S. Customs And Border Protection

The man has been identified as 51-year-old Christopher Bacon

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A man killed in a crash near Crookston on Thursday was an on duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection employee. The man has been identified as 51-year-old Christopher Bacon. According to the crash report, Bacon rear-ended a semi on Highway 2 near County Road 46. He died as a result of crash related injuries. No one…

UPDATE: Missing Casselton Woman Found Safe

41-year-old Kate Kieffer was last seen around noon on Friday

UPDATE June 11, 2018: Kate Kieffer was safely located. The attempt to locate is no longer needed, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank those that assisted. Original story below: CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A Casselton woman has gone missing. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old Kate Kieffer was last seen around noon on Friday near West Acres Mall….

More Than 70 Local Vendors Set Up Shop at FM Pride Fest Market

The market is part of a weekend worth of festivities for the FM Equality Project

FARGO, N.D. — After moving to the Fargo–Moorhead area two years ago, Chris Davin wanted to create an event that could promote equality across the Metro. “June is National Pride Month all over the world, so I figured why not bring the organization out here,” said Davin, the Founder of the Fargo Moorhead Equality Project. This led to the Fargo Moorhead…

Star Legacy Foundation Raises Awareness for Stillborn Babies

26,000 families in the U.S. experience pregnancy loss every year

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Star Legacy Foundation is raising awareness for pregnancy loss by hosting a 5K event and fundraiser. One participant in the event, Audra Mikesh, describes how she felt she found out her daughter was stillborn. “Blank. They told me and I didn’t know what to do. It was a very hard day for everybody,” she said. Her baby…