COURTESY: KFGO NORTH DAKOTA — Susan Bala has a big check coming to her from the state of North Dakota. The former owner of a horse betting business is owed $13 million after her conviction for illegal gambling was overturned. A federal bankruptcy judge ruled the state must refund Bala the money it collected for taxes. The founder of Racing…
FARGO, N.D. — Superstars and celebrities make promises to their fans all the time. But the legendary Garth Brooks is keeping his word when it comes to a Fargo couple. If it’s one thing Siri Freeh knows, it’s music. As co-host for Froggy 99.9’s Morning Splash, Freeh gets to rub elbows with some of the most famous country music…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Police Department wants to know if you have what it takes to be in charge. The city is looking for a Chief of Police after the commission fired Mike Reitan last month for creating a hostile and toxic work environment. The job opening was posted late Friday afternoon. Qualified applicants must have…
BISMARCK, N.D. — The chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes is against a proposal to allow state-owned casinos. Mark Fox told the House Judiciary Committee that casinos provide jobs and revenue for the state’s five Indian reservations and nearby communities. Opponents also say that state-owned casinos would hurt American Indian gambling facilities and impact relationships with tribes. Republican Rep….
FARGO, N.D. — The Irish spirit was felt all throughout downtown Fargo. For Timothy O’Leary, there are only four words to describe the atmosphere. “Very festive and happy,” said Timothy O’Leary. St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until next Friday, but those in the F-M area say it’s never too early to get your Irish on. “It’s cold, but people are loving…
FARGO, N.D. — There are events for all ages in the works to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the next two weekends. Organizers want to make sure you’re prepared for what the outdoor party might bring. “One day a year, everyone is Irish,” said Don Martin, Operations Manager at FM Ambulance. Or in Fargo, two days a year when you count…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — O’Leary’s Pub in Moorhead was packed with fans cheering on their hometown team. We caught up with fans right when the game was tied one to one. Just to give you an idea of how dedicated these fans are: Many requested to not be on camera because they were supposed to be at work. The pub had…
FARGO, N.D. — It’s like an escape room, but with no walls and instead there is a pot of gold at the end. Puzzled FM and the Downtown Community Partnership have teamed up to bring the first ever Bounty Hunt to the metro. Thirteen different stores hold unique mind puzzles. Once you think you’ve solved the puzzle, you enter the answer…
FARGO, N.D. — You don’t have to travel to Disney World to experience a show full of your favorite Disney characters. Disney on Ice opens tonight at the Fargodome. “They can expect to see a little bit of everything,” promised Laura Chavez, an ensemble skater for Disney on Ice. “We have the classic princess stories like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and…
FARGO, N.D. — An open house at a new retirement living center in Fargo welcomed many seniors. The Grace Point wing at Bethany Retirement Living was finished last October. Officials say they’re having the open house now since they usually get more new tenants in the spring. They say the living center has hundreds of staff with a wider range…
