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Hundreds of People Gather in Karlstad to Honor Fallen Marine

Lance Corporal Riley Kuznia passed away on New Year's Day

KARLSTAD, Minn. — Things were very somber inside a packed gymnasium at Tri–County High School. There family, friends, hockey teammates and brothers in arms came together to celebrate the impact Riley Kuznia had on their lives. Many people remember him as a caring and compassionate man who loved standing up for others and supporting his family. In a eulogy, Riley’s mom,…

Get Active Indoors with 2019 Fight the Frost Event

The Fargodome and Games Galore are joining forces to provide more than 30 inflatables and activities

FARGO– Leave your coats on the rack and snow boots at the door because Fight the Frost is a chance to make winter fun while staying indoors. “The whole Fight the Frost project is to provide something for families to do that’s affordable and something to do in the winter time,” Games Galore owner Corey Heiser said. From now through…

Community Action Group Freshens Its Image through Rebranding

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership rebrands to "CAP-LP"

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A group that looks to improve the lives of others throughout northwestern Minnesota is changing up their image. Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership wants people to refer to them as “CAP–LP”. The group unveiled their new name and logo at an open house in Moorhead. CAP–LP’s executive director says her goal is to have the new branding…

Clearing the Trails: Groups in Clay County Make it Easier to Ride Snowmobiles

Clay County Trailblazers go around the county to clear 180 miles worth of trails

SABIN, Minn. — For most of the year, Troy Kuehl can be found running heavy machines on his farm, bhen winter comes around, he goes up and down Clay County to make sure others can enjoy one of his wintertime passions. “I’ve snowmobiled pretty much my whole life. Kind of started out snowmobiling with my dad whenever, and about five or…

Timeline In the Case of Missing WI Teenager Jayme Closs

Investigators say she was found alive on Thursday and that a suspect is in custody.

MILWAUKEE – Notable events in the disappearance and discovery of Jayme Closs, a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl who went missing after her parents were killed in the family home. Investigators say she was found alive on Thursday and that a suspect is in custody. October 15, 2018 – James Closs, 56, and Denise Closs, 46, are found shot to death in their…

Sheriff: We Believe Jayme Closs Was “Only Target” Of Suspect

At a news conference Friday, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald identified 21-year-old Jake Thomas Patterson as the man suspected in the crimes.

BARRON, Wis. – Wisconsin authorities say they believe 13-year-old Jayme Closs was “the only target” of a man suspected of kidnapping her and killing her parents in October. At a news conference Friday, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald identified 21-year-old Jake Thomas Patterson as the man suspected in the crimes. He says Patterson “planned his actions and took many steps…

Body of U.S. Marine From MN Returns Home

The body of 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Riley Kuznia of Karlstad, Minnesota, was flown into the Fargo, North Dakota, airport late Thursday and turned over to his family.

Officials have identified the Marine killed in a New Year’s Day shooting at a barracks in Southeast, D.C. as 20-year-old Riley Kuznia  FARGO, ND– The body of a U.S. Marine from Minnesota who was fatally shot at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., has been returned to his hometown for memorial services. The body of 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Riley Kuznia…

Habitat for Humanity Moves Another Family into Their New Home in West Fargo

The Dominguez family helped the organization build their home from the ground up and have been alongside them every step of the way

FARGO, N.D. — Another family has moved into a brand new home through habitat for humanity in West Fargo. The Dominguez family helped the organization build their home from the ground up and have been alongside them every step of the way. The family says they couldn’t be more grateful for this opportunity to have a better life. Those with…

PATH Looking for Perspective Foster Parents: You Can Partake in Full or Part Time

Staff with PATH say the number is pretty high this year, most of who are teenagers

FARGO, N.D. — With 85 kids in North Dakota alone, waiting for a foster home through PATH, the organization is trying to get more potential parents on board. Staff with PATH say the number is pretty high this year, most of who are teenagers. They are working hard to bring awareness and education to anyone in the area who has…

Area Mayors Discuss Priorities and Growth in 2019 State of the Cities

Each mayor has different goals and are all committed to working together as one metro to get the job done

FARGO, N.D. — Mayors from the cities of Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Dilworth took center stage to share each community’s growth and goals for 2019. For Dilworth, 2018 brought the expansion of new businesses, homes, and commercial areas. “The success of these developments, commercial, residential, I mean they bring immediate impacts, new amenities, new residents, we have new employment…