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F-M Community Remembers Elijah McClain

OneFargo and the Fargo-Moorhead symphony invited the community to honor the life lost.

FARGO, N.D. – One Fargo in collaboration with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony invited the community to honor and remember Elijah McClain. Elijah McClain was a 23 year old African American massage therapist from Aurora, Colorado, who was killed after an encounter with police. The event began with some words from One Fargo, as well as some music provided by the Fargo-Moorhead…

ND Attorney General Takes Up Independent Investigation Into Todd Osmundson

The Attorney General says It has assigned a supervising agent with the BCI to conduct an independent review.

FARGO, N.D. — The City Of Fargo says they made the request because “all parties feel it is important to seek an independent” investigation. Criminal charges against Osmundson were declined after the police department concluded an internal review. Osmundson admitted to carrying an open beer and shouting obscenities at police during the riot in downtown Fargo. He was off duty…

Drekker Brewing Co. raising money, supporting people of color through “Black is Beautiful” stout

FARGO, N.D. — Protests and demonstrations in Fargo-Moorhead have inspired many people and companies to think about how they could be of help. Drekker Brewing Company is collaborating with the San Antonio Brewing company Weathered Souls and dedicating three weeks working on their Black is Beautiful stout. This participation goes with a pledge to donate proceeds to a program that…

Fargo Police continue to investigate officer misconduct allegation

The incident under investigation occurred on June 22.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department says the investigation regarding alleged misconduct by two officers will not be completed Friday. The incident under investigation occurred on June 22 in which 19-year-old Larry Pope claims two Fargo police officers illegally stopped, searched and harassed him. Pope was interviewed by Fargo Police on Thursday. Police say several issues that arose during the interview…

LIVE: Home is Where the He(Art) Is

After being stuck at home all these months, a new art exhibit shows us why there's really no place like it.

A new show with a fresh perspective on the place we call home is open for the first time since the pandemic struck, at the Nemeth Art Center in the heart of lakes country. The show, called “Of Course, Where Else” highlights the work of Minnesota and North Dakota-based artists. It gives new interpretations of our upper Midwestern homes at…

North Dakota reports 84 new COVID-19 cases Friday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 84 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. Twenty counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dunn, Grand Forks, McIntosh, Mercer, Morton, Mountrail, Pierce, Ramsey, Richland, Sioux, Stark, Steele, Towner, Traill, Walsh, Ward and Williams Counties. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 24 and Cass County the second most with…

Fargo attorney Joseph Wetch Jr. appointed to North Dakota Board of Higher Education

Wetch's appointment became effective on July 1.

FARGO, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum appointed Fargo attorney Joseph Wetch Jr. to a four-year-term on North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education on Friday. Wetch has been vice president at Serkland Law Firm since 2011 and has provided legal council for Fargo Public Schools and Kindred School District. Burgum said, “Joseph Wetch’s broad experience, collaborative approach and deep knowledge of education law…

Fargo requests North Dakota Attorney General’s Office investigation into former Deputy Chief’s actions

The Attorney General has been requested to refer the matter to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo has requested the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office conduct its own investigation into former Deputy Chief Todd Osmundon’s actions during the George Floyd protest and riot on May 30. The Fargo Police Department provided all applicable information to the Fargo City Attorney’s Office which then sent the materials to the Attorney General’s Office. The Attorney…

OneFargo and the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony to host tribute for Elijah McClain Friday

The tribute is starts at 7 p.m. at the gazebo in Island Park.

FARGO, N.D.–OneFargo is partnering with members of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony to honor the life of Elijah Jovan McClain on Friday. Elijah McClain was a 23-year-old massage therapist from Aurora, Colorado. He died after an encounter with police on August 24, 2019. According to OneFargo, an Aurora resident called police to report that McClain was wearing a ski mask and acting…

Two Organizations Team Up To Provide School Supplies To Local Kids

The school supplies will help kids from K through 12 grade.

FARGO, N.D. – It’s a tradition not even COVID-19 could stop Emma Fritel from continuing. “This is one of my favorite days. It’s really fun to do, and I don’t know, I just love it,” says 12-year old Emma Fritel. Every year, the kids from Wiggles and Giggles raise funds to support the United Way of Cass and Clay School Supply…