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Community Learns About $9 Million Northern Cass Bond Proposal

The bond would bring new programs to the school district

ARGUSVILLE, N.D. – Community members in the Northern Cass School District discuss a nine million dollar bond that would bring new programs to the school district. The bond will be on the ballot for the general election on June 11th and would add a vocal and instrumental music space. It would also repurpose the current gym into a personalized learning lab…

Minnesota Governor Signs Bill To Make Marital Rape Illegal

The Law prevented prosecutors from filing rape charges against people accused of sexually assaulting their spouses

ST. PAUL, MN — Gov. Tim Walz has signed a bill repealing a Minnesota law that prevented prosecutors from filing rape charges against people accused of sexually assaulting their spouses. Looking on as Walz signed the bill was Jenny Teeson. The Andover woman went public after prosecutors dropped a felony charge against her now ex-husband. He drugged and recorded himself raping…

It’s Time To Recycle Your Old Electronics And Prepare To Toss Your Junk On The Curb

Cleanup Week Begins Monday In FM Metro And The Grand Cities

FARGO, ND — It’s time for the annual Electronics Recycling Event in Cass County. People living in Fargo, West Fargo and rural Cass County can recycle televisions, computers and other electronics free of charge. There is a limit of just two items per person. You can drop them off Saturday from 8 to noon at the Solid Waste Facility located at…

ND’s First Coding Center Code Ninjas Opens in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. – A new way for kids to have fun and learn is coming to Fargo called Code Ninjas. The first kid’s coding center in North Dakota can be found at 4480 23rd Avenue South next to the Anderson Softball Complex. It’s a game–based education program for kids from ages 7 to 14. Students will learn to code by making…

Fargo Middle School Teacher, Coach Named District’s 2019 Teacher of the Year

Travis Hoeg joined the school in 2006

FARGO, N.D. — Many students are honored at Ben Franklin Middle School’s assembly, but just one teacher got quite the surprise at the event. Travis Hoeg is named Fargo Public Schools 2019 Teacher of the Year. Students describe him as “the best teacher ever” and their “favorite teacher.” Hoeg teaches science and English and coaches basketball, volleyball, and track. Superintendent Rupak…

CU Board of Regents Confirm Mark Kennedy As Next President, Vote Was 5-4

He has been president at UND since 2016.

DENVER — UND President Mark Kennedy has been selected as the next CU system president by the University of Colorado Board of Regents. The vote was split four-four but a “yes” vote by Chair Sue Sharkey gave Kennedy the votes he needed. His compensation package was approved by a 8-1 vote. Kennedy was the target of demonstrations and online petitions…

Charges Filed In Moorhead Standoff

Thirty-five-year-old Blake Fitzgerald is charged with six counts, including assault with a dangerous weapon, false imprisonment, domestic assault by strangulation and terroristic threats.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) – Charges have been filed against the man involved in a nearly nine-hour standoff with police at his Moorhead home on Tuesday. Thirty-five-year-old Blake Fitzgerald is charged with six counts, including assault with a dangerous weapon, false imprisonment, domestic assault by strangulation and terroristic threats. Court documents say that after the female victim told Fitzgerald she was…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Ruby

Meet the perfect dog.

Ruby was scooped up off the street by the rescue workers at Diamond in the Ruff, and since then she’s been a busy girl. Now that she’s left her days as a stray behind, the springer spaniel/lab cross has donned a pretty collar, had her toenails painted pink, had her arthritis medicated, and in general, has spent her time “being…

Bus, Firetruck Among Vehicles Available At Fargo City Auction

150+ Vehicles To Be Auctioned Off This Weekend

  FARGO, N.D. – Have you ever wanted to live out the fantasy of being a firefighter without needing to pass the grueling physical and mental exams to actually join the fire department? This could be your lucky day. The City of Fargo’s annual spring auction is this Saturday. There’s a bevy of beat-up looking vehicles that could be yours…

Marvin Window and Door Now Just Marvin

The 100-year-old company will now be known simply as Marvin.

WARROAD, MN (KFGO) – Marvin Windows and Doors is changing its name – sort of. The 100-year-old company will now be known simply as Marvin. Marvin announced that the new brand represents all products, including Marvin Windows and Doors and Integrity Windows and Doors. As part of the plan, the company has refreshed the yellow rose logo first used in…