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Texas man killed in Dickey County crash

OAKES, N.D. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a man from Texas was killed when he lost control of his SUV on a gravel road in North Dakota. Sixty-three-year-old Walter Tatum Jr. died at a hospital in Oakes Tuesday after he crashed on a Dickey County road. Officials say Tatum lost control left the east side of the road, tried…

Frazee-Vergas School Bond Defeated

FRAZEE, MN (KFGO) – A $25.6 million bond referendum that was on the ballot in a special election held Tuesday in the Frazee-Vergas School District failed to get the approval of voters. The referendum included projects to update security at the elementary and high schools, add an auditorium, build a new gym and locker rooms and improve the outdoor running…

“The Jacob Wetterling Documentary” Holds Trailer Party to Raise Money for the Film

For the past three and a half years, Chris Newberry and his team have been working closely with Jacob's parents, Patty and Jerry, to help tell their son's story

  FARGO, N.D.– Nearly 30 years ago, 11–year–old Jacob Wetterling was abducted from his Minnesota hometown and killed. Filmmaker Chris Newberry is telling Jacob’s story. For the past three and a half years, Chris Newberry and his team have been working closely with Jacob’s parents, Patty and Jerry, to help tell their son’s story. Chris grew up in Minnesota, an…

Elle Interiors Opens in Grand Forks

The Interior Design shop looks to make home design dreams come true

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — If you are looking to spruce up your home, there’s a new place that can help your design dreams become a reality. Elle Interiors held the grand opening of its first ever location in Grand Forks. The interior designing service is the product of three local women who are passionate about creating one-of-a-kind living spaces for every…

Another Construction Project Leaves Deer Creek Neighborhood With One Way Out

The drain improvement project will go on for three weeks

FARGO, N.D. — Road construction season is well underway, and neighbors in one South Fargo neighborhood are sure feeling the effects with yet another project. A drain improvement project on 63rd Street South starts May 15 and will go on for three weeks. For people in the Deer Creek neighborhood, there will only be one way out once the 52nd Avenue…

Northern Red River Valley Holds Memorial Service for Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

The event was held as a part of Police Week

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Officials at the event say this year, 42 law enforcement members throughout the country have lost their lives while on the job. Their brothers and sisters of the Northern Red River Valley are making sure to honor those men and women and the many others who have fallen before them with a Memorial Service. “It’s a huge…

Muslims in F-M Area Observe Holy Month of Ramadan

Some fast for over 16 hours a day

FARGO, N.D. — It’s the second week of Ramadan, and many Muslims in the F–M area are observing the holy month. Muslims are encouraged to pray five times a day, and men and women pray separately. During the holiday, people fast from sunrise to sunset, which is often over 16 hours, to understand what it’s like for millions of starving people…

“Slamabama” Honored During National Police Week In Washington, D.C.

Band Honors Fallen Officers Including Jason Moszer With Song "Water Tower: Gone But Not Forgotten"

FacebookWASHINGTON, D.C. — Popular local band “Slamabama” is honored during National Police Week observances in Washington, D.C. “In appreciation of your contribution to dedicated and continuous support for fallen law enforcement officers and their families across the nation. You exemplify your song and motto “Gone But Not Forgotten”. We are grateful for your recognition of Washington state Fraternal Order of…