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Human Remains Found Riverside Belong to Brenda Kartes

Fargo Police is ruling her death as suspicious but cause is still unknown

FARGO, N.D. — 31–year–old Brenda Kartes went missing more than a year ago. “We were optimistic that we’d find her alive, but again, we also knew that that was a very distinct possibility that she was dead,” said Fargo Police Dep. Chief Joe Anderson. Her skeletal remains were found last Thursday alongside the river at Riverside Cemetery by employees conducting…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Buzz

He's light years ahead of the competition for cutest doggo.

We’re all abuzz about our newest Pet Connection guest this morning. Buzz is an electrifying little dog with tons of energy and charm, but who knows how to settle in and focus when there’s a need. The two-year-old Miniature Pinscher/Dachsund cross loves to play and likes to be on the go, enjoying car rides and games with both people and…

Drekker Brewing Hosts LGBTQ+ Organization

The brewery hosts an "unpillage" event twice a month

FARGO, N.D. — Drekker Brewing hosts an “unpillage” event twice a month. With Pride Month wrapping up, Drekker is bringing in the Pride Collective and Community Center. They host a nonprofit organization at their brewery and invite customers to enjoy food, music and, of course, beer. Their goal is to spread awareness about local nonprofit organizations. The Pride Collective is…

Back to School Road Safety Tips for Drivers

It's the first day back to class for West Fargo Public Schools

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Going back to school isn’t just an exciting time for teachers and students. “Summer was fun for everybody it appears, but it’s time to be back. Time to learn, time to grow. It’s great to be back in the buildings.” Todd Pearson is an elementary School Resource Officer for the West Fargo School District. “I come…

Seminar Teaches Women How to Take Control of Their Finances

Women from all over the metro area showed up to learn more about achieving financial security

WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s all about the money. That’s the topic of discussion at a Women Connect event called “Owning Your Wealth.” Nearly two hundred women from the metro are at DoubleTree by Hilton in West Fargo to learn more about finances and how to achieve financial security. It’s a seminar led by certified financial planner Hannah Sorensen. She…

North Dakota State University Welcomes Class of 2023

It's the first day of classes for students at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. — It’s the first day of classes for students at North Dakota State University, but the festivities go on all week long. NDSU President Dean Bresciani is giving a special welcome to the undergraduate class of 2023. During his speech, each student was given an envelope with a tassel tucked inside. He says it’s a reminder of what…

Vitalant Hosts Blood Drive In Honor of Grantley Johnson

Grantley is battling leukemia for the second time at just 7 years old

FARGO, N.D. — Hero, heart, community. Those are the words you see hanging in Vitalant’s lobby when you first walk in. They embody the organization’s mission to help Grantley Johnson, a 7–year–old boy battling leukemia for the second time. “Growing up, I had some medical issues of my own, so seeing a little boy who had so much fight in him,…