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Fargo VFW Gets Ready for Saturday’s Derby for the Vets

The seventh annual pinewood car derby supports the Fargo VA

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo VFW is gearing up for Saturday’s seventh annual Derby for the Vets. Throughout the day, pinewood race cars will be rolling down a ramp to see who takes home first prize. Over the years, the race has raised more than $60,000 to support volunteer services at the Fargo V.A. As more people enter the race each…

F-M Ambulance to Host 5th Annual Save a Life Saturday at West Acres

First responders will be teaching songs to sing while performing CPR like "Staying Alive" and "Baby Shark"

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo-Moorhead first responders are gearing up for another year of teaching people how to save lives with the 5th annual Save a Life Saturday. F-M Ambulance is hosting the event to offer a refresher on CPR for free near Macy’s at the West Acres Mall. First responders will be teaching songs to sing while performing CPR like…

Gas Leak Leads To Gas Being Shut Off To 975 Moorhead Customers

Xcel Energy crews made the decision in order to safely make repairs to the Moorhead area after a snow plow struck and damaged gas equipment at 16th Avenue South and 8th Street South.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Xcel Energy says nearly one thousand customers in Moorhead should expect to have gas service restored tonight after a leak happened around 11:00 Thursday night. Xcel Energy crews made the decision in order to safely make repairs to the Moorhead area after a snow plow struck and damaged gas equipment at 16th Avenue South and 8th Street South….

Former Moorhead School Superintendent Lynne Kovash Dies

She was diagnosed with the cancer two years ago and retired in November of 2017.

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – Lynne Kovash, former Moorhead school superintendent, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was diagnosed with the cancer two years ago and retired in November of 2017. A post by a family member on Kovash’s CaringBridge website said she died Thursday evening and with the words “may light perpetual shine upon her.” Funeral arrangements…

President Trump Declares National Emergency To Pay For Border Wall

Trump says he shouldn't be sued but predicted ``we will be very successful in court.

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump says he expects legal challenges to his decision to declare a national emergency to erect barriers between the U.S. and Mexico but says he’ll be vindicated. Trump announced Friday that he has signed the appropriate paperwork to declare an emergency on the border so he can build the wall. In a sing-songy tone of…

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…