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The newest trends in costumes for you, your family and your friends.

We’ve all been there. Masks that don’t quite fit, wigs that itch, wings that bash against everything you walk by, even costumes that leave you with a scary Halloween chill and a shivery breeze right where you’d really rather be covered instead. Dressing up in costume is a big part of Halloween, and getting the right costume together can make…

Police Discover Flaming Car in Driveway

Fire Department Battalion Chief Joe Mangin says the flames were 10 feet high.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fire destroyed a car parked in the driveway of a home at 924 5th Street South in Fargo. A police officer on patrol spotted the flames shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday and called it in. That quick action likely prevented the fire from extending to a large garage and nearby house. Fire Department Battalion Chief Joe…

The Fargo VA Medical Center Hosts Its Yearly Job Fair

The event is looking to fill about 90 vacant positions.

FARGO, N.D-  The Fargo VA Medical Center is looking to fill positions such as Advanced Medical Support Assistant, House Keeping aides and Food Service Workers. The department of Health says this job fair makes it easier for them when it comes to hiring. “It gives us kind of a leg up, like I said by doing interviews on the front…

College Application Month Helping Students Afford College Applications

Davies High School is one of 150 North Dakota schools participating

FARGO, N.D. — October is just hours away and for high schoolers, that marks the beginning of College Application Month. Schools nationwide are hosting events to help students and families in need with the process. More than 150 North Dakota high schools are participating in events hosted by the Bank of North Dakota. One of them is at Davies High…

Course Prepares Local Businesses for Active Shooter Emergency

"Stop the Threat - Stop the Bleed" is free and open to any organizations in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. — A collaboration between local police officers and Essentia is aiming to help save lives. It’s a joint effort between the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Fargo and West Fargo Police and Essentia to “Stop the Threat” and “Stop the Bleed.” “The key takeaway is knowing what to do should the worst happen in our community. All the things…

Cavalier Sailor Returns Home From Pearl Harbor

Floyd Wells was only 24 when he died in the WWII attack in Hawaii

FARGO, N.D. — A Cavalier man who died in the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor is finally coming home. Of all the moments she had with her uncle, Darlene Erichsen says there’s one she can still remember perfectly. “He gave me a piggyback from the depot down to the mailbox and of course our house wasn’t far from…

Cass County Commissioner, Former Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Passes Away

Vern Bennett was 86 years old

FARGO, N.D. — A Cass County Commissioner and former Fargo Public Schools superintendent has passed away. Vern Bennett was 86. He died at his home Saturday night after heart and kidney problems put him in hospice care. Bennett was superintendent of Fargo Public Schools for nearly 30 years but continued to serve his community after as Cass County Commissioner for…

Former Minnesota Governor Considers Independent Run For President in 2020

Jesse Ventura wants to legalize marijuana and put an end to U.S. military involvement in the Middle East

LOS ANGELES — Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he’s considering running for president as an Independent. Ventura told Fox 11 in Los Angeles he plans to spend the winter in Mexico and make a decision on whether to run in the spring. “I don’t want a religious person telling me about government,” said Ventura. “I don’t want a government…

Boy Who Ran 5K Race Ends Up Winning 10K By Accident

Kade Lovell's mother became worried when he didn't cross the finish line of the Francis Franny Flyer 5K

SARTELL, Minn. — It took 9-year-old Kade Lovell longer than expected to finish his 5K race in Minnesota, but only because he was busy accidentally winning a separate 10K race. Lovell’s mother became worried when he didn’t cross the finish line of the Francis Franny Flyer 5K in Sartell on Saturday. She drove along the 5K route looking for him…

Minot Reading & Math Interventionist Named Teacher of the Year for 2020

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and Governor Doug Burgum made the announcement

BISMARCK, N.D. — Minot elementary school teacher Sara Medalen is North Dakota’s Teacher of the Year for 2020. State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and Governor Doug Burgum made the announcement. Medalen is a reading and math interventionist at Sunnyside Elementary in Minot. She also started programs to encourage reading, leadership development, and physical fitness. Baesler and Burgum will be hosting…