WAHPETON, N.D. — People in Wahpeton are coming together throughout the weekend to celebrate the city’s one hundred fiftieth anniversary. For some people, their connection to the city spans decades. Back when Ed Scott was working for the Penny Company in the 1950’s, the last place he’d expect to live was Wahpeton, North Dakota. “I said this is one town I…
FARGO, N.D. — Drivers revved up their engines as Monster Jam kicked off a two-day showcase at the Fargodome. Fans can see monster trucks go head–to–head on the track and even smash a couple cars. For some of the drivers, this is the first time they have competed in North Dakota. One driver says no matter where she is, pleasing the…
Cold snaps like the one we just suffered through don’t always mean misery. In fact, there was one in Sweden years ago that lead to the development of a particularly beautiful and whimsical art form – the Dala horse. The little equine carvings are carved out of wood and then painted with bright colors and decorative details. Historically, they hail…
FARGO, N.D. — While people are fortunate enough to get out of the elements, that’s not the case for livestock. NDSU’s Beef Cattle Research Complex opened in May 2011. Since then, it’s been a home to all of these cows and although cattle are meant to be outside, animal research specialists say they still need a little extra TLC during cold periods…
FARGO, N.D. — Local Five Guys locations helped the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley raise money to assist more kids across the metro. As part of their fundraising series, Five Guys donated 20% of every purchase to the club. Brent Brandt, the Resource and Development Director of the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley,…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo Police Department says it’s “business as usual” despite the frigid temperatures. Officers are advised to dress in layers and to be proactive by making sure people are dressed properly for the weather while outside. West Fargo Police Department Sargent Pete Nielsen says if an officer is called out on a longer call, other…
FARGO, N.D. — Vitalant is in urgent need of blood after subzero temperatures forced their Fargo, Minot, Aberdeen and Mitchell donation centers to close in the Dakotas. That led to a loss of 350 units in just one day. Seventy area hospitals utilize that blood every day. All blood types are needed but there is a critical need for platelets and…
UPDATE: Fargo Police identify the woman found in the Cash Wise parking lot on 33rd Street South Wednesday as 65-year-old Barbara Anne Barry and say she was “believed to be deceased for a few months.” Authorities do not suspect foul play. They believe Barry is homeless and was not reported as a missing person. The incident remains under investigation. …
FARGO (KFGO) – Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, is in urgent need of blood donors. Its blood centers in Fargo, Minot, Aberdeen and Mitchell, South Dakota were closed Wed. and scheduled blood drives were called off. As a result, KFGO will host an emergency blood drive at their studios at 1020 25th St. S from 9 to 3:30 Friday. The…
FARGO, N.D. — Whenever they go out on a call, paramedics with F–M Ambulance make sure that their paramedics and those they are helping are covered up from the cold. However, the extra time devoted to safety, along with the colder temperatures, are slowing down some response times. “Since it is so cold, it takes a bit longer to do calls…
