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“The Power Of Community” United Way Celebrates Kick Off Event

United Way of Cass Clay is showcasing the success of local businesses giving back and having a positive impact on the community.

September 18, 2019

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FARGO N.D — United Way of Cass Clay is showcasing the success of local businesses giving back and having a positive impact on the community. They held a kickoff event called “the power of community realized. It included keynote speakers that touched on the importance of giving back to the community. The event also gave people the chance to help…

“Heart Flight” Now a Permanent Exhibit at Fargo Air Museum

It includes two paintings of the F–4 fighter jet used in 1986 for the flight

September 18, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Nearly 33 years ago, a North Dakota Air National Guard pilot was assigned one of the most important flights of his career. He transported a donated heart from Fargo to San Francisco, where a little boy was waiting for it to save his life. Gen. Becklund got the heart to Stanford University Medical Center in under four…

Celebration of Life Planned for Landon Solberg

It will be September 23 at Scheels Arena

September 18, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — A celebration of life will be held for the West Fargo boy who passed away from cancer. In a CaringBridge post, the family of Landon Solberg invites people to honor his life at Scheels Arena in Fargo on Monday. The visitation will be from 4 to 5:30 and the service begins at 6. People are encouraged to…

Food Truck Community Remembers Man Killed Near Downtown Fargo In June

They say "healing with food" is the best way to remember Jay Halvorson

September 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Hustle hard, dream big and live like there’s no tomorrow. Those are the words Jay Halvorson lived by. Now, his words live on through t–shirts his longtime friend is making in his memory. “This was Jay’s motto. He had it all over his Facebook page. His biggest thing was, ‘Well, I got to go hustle today, so,…

Fargo Police Still Searching for Standoff Suspect

They were called to a domestic disturbance at 1131 College Street

September 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Just after 10:00 Monday night, NDSU students were sent a notification about a man who had barricaded himself inside a home near the campus. Two children were inside. Just another night of studying at a friend’s house became more intense. “I hadn’t checked my phone because I was doing homework and my mom texted me and said…

LIVE: Tip a Cop for Special Olympics

Tip your server. Or he's coming for you.

September 17, 2019

Emily Welker,

Here’s a hot tip for anyone who’s planning to eat out Tuesday and Wednesday: make sure you tip your server. Or he or she is coming for you — and they’re armed. All kidding aside, this might be one of your best chances this year to make a difference in our community. For the thirteenth year in a row, law…

Man Being Sought After Standoff Near NDSU Campus

The incident was reported at 1131 College St. N, across from the Farmhouse Fraternity.

September 17, 2019

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FARGO (KFGO) – Shortly after 10 p.m. Monday, Fargo Police were called to a domestic situation near NDSU. The incident was reported at 1131 College St. N, across from the Farmhouse Fraternity. A man and a woman were arguing outside. After talking to police, the man ran back into the house. At some point, he escaped according to police spokeswoman…

West Fargo Police, Firefighters Putting on Bibs for Rib Competition

It will be tonight at 5:30 at Fargo's Texas Roadhouse

September 16, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Police officers and firefighters are putting on their bibs to see which department can eat the most ribs. The event started at 5:30 and is part of a fundraiser Fargo’s Texas Roadhouse is throwing. The department that wins will get a bucket full of donations to use for community events. Texas Roadhouse will also…

Community Members Walk for Suicide Prevention

About 2,000 people participated in this year's Out of the Darkness Walk

September 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — With every step taken, walkers at this year’s Out of the Darkness fundraiser are hoping to get to a world where suicide isn’t the answer for anybody. “We’re physically walking together, which I think has its own health benefits and community–building benefits, but the actual act of fundraising and raising money for a cause that you believe…

Local Bands Aim To Pay Off Fargo Public Schools Student Lunch Debt

the district has accrued over $26,000 just in 2019

September 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The power of a good voice and some strong beats goes well beyond their sound. “Music has affected change in society for years and so it seemed like a natural thing,” said Jason Boynton. What seemed very unnatural to Boynton and his friends was the $26,000 in student lunch debt at Fargo Public Schools. It’s why they’re…