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Celebration of Life Planned for Landon Solberg

It will be September 23 at Scheels Arena

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

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

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.

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.

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

  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

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

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…

4 Luv of Dog Rescue Shows Off Pups During National Adoption Weekend

Murphy, Moby and Buzz are looking for their forever homes

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — For National Adoption Weekend, 4 Luv of Dog Rescue brought some of the pups to PetSmart. This afternoon, Murphy, Moby and Buzz were looking for their future family. The shelter usually brings dogs to PetSmart on Tuesday nights. Now that summer is coming to a close, volunteers will start bringing them over one weekend every…

The Toasted Frog Hosts “Picklathon” Fundraiser

The event is supporting a local girl's fight against cancer

FARGO, N.D. — For the first time ever, The Toasted Frog in downtown Fargo opened its doors on a Sunday. It welcomed hundreds of community members to support a local girl’s fight against cancer. Leigha Fern is the two–year–old daughter of a team member at the restaurant and is battling stage 4 cancer. The restaurant hosted a “picklathon” and silent…