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NDSU Architecture Students Show Talent Through Bird House Project

Select students in the program won awards for their houses

May 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– NDSU architecture students are being acknowledged for their work. Select students in the program won awards for their bird houses at the 7th Annual Architecture for the Birds reception. The students were judged on their craftsmanship, design, and livability for a North American nesting bird. Three honorable mentions and winners for first, second, and third place were awarded…

Students Use Their Own Wheels Despite Postponed Bike to School Day

Bike to School Day at Eagles Elementary is rescheduled for Thursday

May 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Eagles Elementary postponed National Bike to School Day for its students Tuesday due to morning rain and slick roads. Despite being rescheduled, some students decided to use their own wheels to get to school. The physical education teacher says the number of bikes on the rack this morning is normal for the school. The school uses this day…

Twins Offer $5 Tickets, Sell Out In Hours

The team was selling tickets starting at $5 without fees for the remaining home games in May

May 8, 2019

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minnesota Twins are trying to fill the seats at Target Field following a drop in attendance. The team decided to sell tickets starting at $5 without fees for the remaining home games in May. And they went fast. The first-place club offered up twenty thousand tickets in the $5 promotion starting last night and they sold out by…

Bicyclist Struck and Injured Wednesday Morning

The person was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life threatening.

May 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A bicyclist was struck and injured by a vehicle in Fargo. Police say the driver of the vehicle was eastbound with a green light on 11th Avenue and 45th Street South Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. when the bicyclist crossed in front of the vehicle. The person was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not…

Fargo-Moorhead Holds Semi-Annual Welcome Party for New Residents

The Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation hosts this event every May and October

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Adjusting to life in a new city comes with its fair share of obstacles. “When you move to a new place, the biggest challenge is your social connection,” Fargo resident, Solomon Ayalew, said. “You are coming from a place where you are familiar, where you have friends. Now, you have to start over.” The Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development…

Taking a Look at Domestic Violence in Fargo-Moorhead

Both the YWCA's Emergency Shelter and the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center's phone line are open 24 hours

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Within the last week, Moorhead has had two standoffs. Police say they began with a woman becoming assaulted by her partner. But domestic violence doesn’t just happen overnight. “It might start out as a ‘I’m doing this out of love or out of care for you or of concern. I can do this for you, you don’t need…

ND Grain Growers to Leave National Association

the partnership has lasted since 1977

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s Grain Grower’s Association is ending a partnership with the National Association of Wheat Growers that’s lasted since 1977. Board members say they’ve noticed within the last few years that the national group just isn’t paying much attention to the issues impacting North Dakota farmers. They say they pay the third highest dues in the country with…

Man Identified Who Stole Squad Car And Crashed Into Semi

The man has now been identified as 33-year-old Jordan Poitra.

May 7, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) A man is dead after police say he got in a fight with police officers, stole a SUV and crashed into a semi on I-29 in Grand Forks. The man has now been identified as 33-year-old Jordan Poitra. Police were checking on Poitra’s welfare at a southside business around 5 pm. Monday when they found out…

4e Winery Celebrates Another Season with New Type of Wine

4e is adding "Prairie Breeze" to its list of fruit and grape wines

May 7, 2019

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MAPLETON, N.D.– 4e Winery is open for another season and is adding to its list of completely local wines. 4e is adding “Prairie Breeze” to its list of fruit and grape wines. The winery is located on an over 100-year-old farmstead and was able to dodge the rural flooding in the area this spring. A 4e co-owner says the winery…

Cause of Van Fire Under Investigation

It was reported around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Investigation is underway on the cause of a fire that destroyed a mini-van parked close to an apartment building at 120 South University Drive in Fargo. It was reported around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Neighbor Megan Vincent, saw what she described as a “ball of fire” coming from the van in the parking lot and ran across…