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Armed Man Surrenders After Hours-Long Standoff with Fargo Police

Neal Gerbais, who has lived in Fargo for much of his life, says today was the first time he's ever gotten a Code Red from police for something like this

FARGO, ND — Tense moments for a neighborhood in north Fargo. Police swarmed the area after reports of a man with a gun at an apartment building. It was several hours before Fargo Police were able to de-escalate the situation on the 500 block of Forest Ave. N, but police were able to convince Amar Kovacevic to surrender and they…

Some Prefer to Keep Black Friday Shopping to Just Friday

Santa Claus has also made his way back to the mall so people can take pictures with him

FARGO, ND — While many people tried to get Black Friday steals last night, others say they preferred to do their shopping today. Places like West Acres Mall were packed with people all day trying to get bargains. Santa Claus has also made his way back to the mall so people can take pictures with him. One family from California…

Farm Rescue Adds New Service for Farmers and Ranchers in Need

The non-profit provides free labor for farmers and ranchers

  REGIONAL — Farm Rescue has announced they are expanding their services to farmers and ranchers in need. The organization is adding livestock feeding assistance and it will be offered throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Montana and Nebraska. This will add to a list of services, such as harvesting, haying, and hauling hay and grain. The nonprofit provides…

Home For The Pawlidayz: Free Adoptions At Cats Cradle

Leaving you a little extra cash to spend on toys for the newest member of the family.

Everyone wants to make it home for the holidays, and adoptable animals are no exception. That’s why Cats Cradle shelter in Fargo is teaming up with Zappos for their Black Friday weekend of free, sponsored cat adoptions over Thanksgiving weekend. Cats Cradle is an all-volunteer, non-profit cat shelter that works hard to bring in kitties off the street in the…

LIVE: People Lining Up at Businesses All Over the Metro Ready to Snag Deals

Many Black Friday shoppers say they're trying to get their Christmas shopping done before they even eat their Thanksgiving dinner

FARGO, ND — People have been waiting outside for hours at stores around the metro to start getting their Black Friday deals. Many Black Friday shoppers say they’re trying to get their Christmas shopping done before they even eat their Thanksgiving dinner. People started lining up at places like Best Buy, Kohl’s and West Acres early this afternoon. Every shopper…

Hundreds of Families Turn Out for Thanksgiving Celebration at West Fargo Church

It's a tradition going back at least three decades

WEST FARGO, ND — Hundreds of families didn’t have to worry about cooking, cleaning or buying food for their Thanksgiving meal thanks to a West Fargo church. It’s a tradition going back at least three decades. “I have been doing it for 33 years,” said Steve Perreault, who is the Thanksgiving dinner coordinator. “We have fun. It’s a fun thing….

Crowds Gather at Marcus Theaters for Thanksgiving Movie Time

People also take the time to appreciate movies and go see them with their family

FARGO, ND — Thanksgiving isn’t just a time for people to appreciate each other’s company and the turkey at dinner. People also take the time to appreciate movies and go see them with their family. Many lined up all day at Marcus Century Cinema to see some of the new films out including Justice League, Coco and Darkest Hour. Some…

The Long Road Back: KMSP Fox 9 Reporter Talks Recovery After a Devastating Boating Accident and Why She Says it’s Not All About Her

She has spent the past couple of months recovering and learning to live "a new normal." KMSP Fox 9's Amy Hockert has Courtney Godfrey's comeback story

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) — A Twin Cities reporter suffered a traumatic injury in a boating accident over the summer. She has spent the past couple of months recovering and learning to live “a new normal.” KMSP Fox 9’s Amy Hockert has Courtney Godfrey’s comeback story. If you’re a regular viewer of Fox 9, then you may have noticed a member of the…

TransCanada Recovers 24,000 Gallons of Oil at Site of South Dakota Spill

They don't believe any of the spill polluted surface water or drinking water systems

  AMHERST, SD — TransCanada officials say they have been able to recover thousands of gallons of oil from the site of a spill in Amherst, South Dakota. The company says more than 24,000 gallons of oil have been recovered as of Wednesday and nearly 170 people remain at the site working on the clean-up. They don’t believe any of…

Pet Connection: Meet Whitley

Your very own Christmas elf in canine form.

If Christmas elves came in dog form, you would probably have something that looked like Whitley. The year-old, four-pound Chihuahua/teacup poodle cross arrived at the KVRR Morning Show dressed in a red and green Christmas sweater that could, conceivably, fit on your average elf-on-the-shelf doll. She even has the giant, pointed ears to go with it. Whitley was surrendered by…