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LIVE: Personal Book Recommendations for Kids

The elves at the Fargo Public Library know what books kids want to see under the tree.

December 14, 2020

Emily Welker,

If you’re a parent comparing your to-do list for the holidays and the remaining dwindling days on the calendar with increasing panic, the Fargo Public Library Children’s Librarians are here to help. For the first time, they’re offering personalized reading recommendations to moms, dads and other caregivers about the books your kids are most likely to love. You can fill…

Lutheran Church of the Cross hosts drive-thru Christmas event

West Fargo church is socially distant for the holidays

December 13, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.– Lutheran Church of the Cross is doing things a little differently this year. Many churches across the U.S. are making changes to their holiday traditions in order to keep them going, and LCC is no different, combining 2 in-person events into 1 drive-thru event– what they’re calling an Advent Christmas Carol Mash-up. “This is an opportunity to…

Struggling to stay afloat amid the pandemic, K-9 recreation center hosts dog diving fundraiser

December 12, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — A K-9 recreation center is hosting a winter fest dog diving event to help raise funds and keep its doors open. Rocket Dogs K-9 Aquatics & Wellness Center opened its doors earlier this year, but due to unforeseen circumstances amid the pandemic, business quickly dwindled. This K-9 event encouraged pet parents to a free will donation to…

Santa’s Village helps bring Christmas cheer throughout the metro

Donations are encouraged to help spread holiday greetings towards local organizations

December 12, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Park District is celebrating its 36th annual Santa’s Village with fun Christmas filled festivities for everyone. Because of COVID, this year’s festivities won’t include Santa and Mrs. Clause themselves, but nonetheless three of Santa’s reindeer have flown in from the North Pole to greet children throughout the metro. Attendees will also get the chance to…

Santa Claus pays a visit to Fargo Air Museum

Coloring contest, Christmas movies, and photos with Santa are some of the highlights

December 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Santa Claus made a visit to the Fargo Air Museum to spread holiday cheer to those in the community. The Fargo Air Museum is known for a pretty special tradition: Santa arriving from the skies to meet kids and take photos. This year, the museum wasn’t able to hold up that tradition due to COVID restrictions, but…

Holiday-themed corgi pack walk encourages safe socialization amid pandemic

December 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D — A holiday-themed pack walk brings together holiday attire and corgis from across the metro. The walk, hosted by the Northern Corgis, took place at Island Park in downtown Fargo. The corgis and even some of their owners were dressed in festive clothing for the gathering. The walks are meant to encourage socialization and exercise. Although the walk…

Woman under arrest after fleeing police in stolen vehicle

December 12, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND – A Fargo woman is in custody after fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle. Around 9 pm Friday, a pickup was stolen from the Holiday Gas Station on 45th Street Southwest. The pickup was seen multiple times throughout the night by multiple local law enforcement agencies and fled every time. Fargo officers did not pursue. After 6…

Firefighters in the metro ring the bell for the Salvation Army

This year they will be ringing bells at 26 kettles throughout the community.

December 11, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD – Fargo-Moorhead firefighters take part in the annual ‘Ring the Bell’ fundraiser to raise money for the Salvation Army. Every year off duty Firefighters compete with law enforcement and realtors to see who can raise the most money. This year they will be ringing bells at 26 kettles throughout the community. Bruce Anderson with the Fargo fire department has…

KFGO’s Bob Harris Dies of COVID-19 After 2 Week Battle

December 11, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – KFGO personality Bob Harris has lost his fight with COVID-19. Harris, 65, died at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo early Friday evening. He was hospitalized Thanksgiving Day after experiencing shortness of breath. Harris had been in the ICU. Harris, long time host of “Night Time Live” and “The Harris Happening” podcast, was well known and respected in…

Fatal Pedestrian Accident 28th Street South Fargo 12 11 20

Fargo police investigate fatal car accident

December 11, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo police say a pedestrian is dead after a car crash. It happened shortly before 3 this morning in the 3100 block of 28th Street South, across the street from Ed Clapp Elementary School. The driver involved has been detained. First responders attempted CPR on the victim in the parking lot of the Park Place apartments. This…