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Gas Leak Causing Traffic Disruption In Moorhead

Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Wallin says the repairs are difficult and there's no word yet on when the street can be re-opened..  

MOORHEAD, MINN. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes during the morning commute today as 8th St S (US Highway 75) is closed between 12th Ave S and 24thAve S to allow for repair of a leak in a natural gas line. Northbound traffic is being rerouted west on 24th Ave S to Rivershore Dr S, north on Rivershore Dr S to 5th St…

YWCA Puts on Annual “Champions of Empowerment”

Three awards were given out to those who do so much for the YWCA

FARGO, N.D. — The YWCA of Cass Clay gives out special awards to those who have gone above and beyond for women and children at their Champions of Empowerment event. Wednesday night, the YWCA provided emergency shelter to more than 120 women and children. “It does take an entire community to support our work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year…

Fargo Woman Challenges People to Look Beyond Disabilities, Creates Commercial for Apple

Apple CEO Tim Cook follows a select few on Twitter including 32-year-old Sady Paulson

FARGO, N.D. — We live in a world where people are constantly exceeding limitations and expectations. One Fargo woman is not only an example of that, but she’s now challenging everyone to view people who have disabilities from a different lens. Sometimes it’s having the right tool that makes all the difference. But as a child, Sady Paulson not only struggled…

Red River Valley Dental Access Sets Up Shop at M State Moorhead

The project provides dental extractions to low-income patients

MOORHEAD, Minn. — When Chris Schmaltz first started practicing dentistry in the metro, he looked for a chance to give everyone a chance to have a healthy smile. He found that chance through Red River Valley Dental Access, and hasn’t looked back since. “I think it really just comes down to so many individuals in this area having a good heart…

Homeward Animal Shelter Celebrates Giving Hearts Day With Cookies and Cuddles

last year the shelter got $100,000 in donations

FARGO, N.D. — It’s all the cookies you can eat and all the cuddles you can get from some puppies and kittens. Homeward Animal Shelter brought some of their pets up for adoption over to Corwin Honda. It’s meant to celebrate Giving Heart’s Day because the dealership is one of their matching gift sponsors. All proceeds donated will go directly towards…

Community Donates to 450 Charities on Giving Hearts Day

2019 makes the 12th year of Giving Hearts Day

FARGO, N.D. – Some call Giving Hearts Day the Super Bowl of giving and you can participate by donating to one or more of the 450 charities taking part. 2019 marks the 12th year of Giving Hearts Day. Dakota Medical Foundation, Impact Foundation, and the Alex Stern Family Foundation are hosting this event so you can make a difference in…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Pepper

A seasoned cuddler and all-around adorable adoptable dog.

If you’re looking for someone to spice up your day, you can’t do better than Pepper. The Lhasa Apso mix lost his home when his owner had to move to a care facility, and he was surrendered to the Homeward Animal Shelter. Homeward’s Heather Klefstad brought Pepper in for a visit with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker live in studio,…

One Dead After House Fire In Wadena County

The house was fully involved when fire crews arrived.

MENAHGA, MN (KFGO) – One person is dead after a house fire in Menahga late Wed. night. The house was fully involved when fire crews arrived. Departments from Menahga and Sebeka spent about three hours putting out the blaze. The 911 call into Wadena County dispatch came in at around 10:30 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation….

West Fargo Police Warns About Potential Dangers of Social Media Use Among Students

The forum was held to inform parents about the potential dangers social media poses and how it can get students in trouble

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Police and Cheney Middle School teamed up Wednesday for another forum. It was held to inform parents about the potential dangers social media poses and how it can get students in trouble. Speakers shared startling statistics about how social media use among students can lead to bullying and harassment online. Some parents say they…

West Fargo Public Schools See Decline in Cyberbullying Incidents

The district has hosted community forums about social media since August

WEST FARGO, N.D. — As a dad with kids in their teens, West Fargo Police Chief Heith Janke makes sure his home is safe from cyberbullying and online predators. “My daughter may think she’s talking to a 13–year–old boy online, and there really could be a 45–year–old that’s trying to harm her, so we should always know the friends that…