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Fire At Unattached Garage Causes Thousands of Dollars In Damage

Crews were called to 1309 Cottonwood Street around 12:45 Thursday morning

GRAND FORKS, ND — An early morning fire causes $20,000 in damage to an unattached garage in Grand Forks. Crews were called to 1309 Cottonwood Street around 12:45 Thursday morning. They arrived to find a single stall unattached garage with fire coming from the front of the structure. They were able to quickly put the fire out. The cause is…

Teachers And Grand Forks Public School District Reach Tentative Deal

The agreement still needs to be ratified by the teachers and the school board

GRAND FORKS, ND — A tentative contract agreement has been reached between teachers and the Grand Forks School Board. In addition to some language changes, the package calls for a 1.5% pay increase in each of the next two years. Adding step increases pushes the percentage to over 3% each year. The agreement leaves health insurance as is, with premiums…

NDSU’s “Bug Man” Explains Benefits of Pollinators

National Pollinator Week is a chance to polish up on the benefits of pollinators

FARGO, N.D.– Pollinators are an integral part of the environment and National Pollinator Week is a chance to polish up on the benefits they bring to our everyday lives. Don Carey, otherwise known as NDSU’s “Bug Man,” says most insecticides used in the Red River Valley are broad spectrum. This means it could be killing any insect, including our pollinators….

Customers Go Crazy Over New Aldi Location in Fargo

Along with Dilworth they've opened a store off of 13th Avenue in Fargo

FARGO, N.D.– A new grocery hot spot is up and running in Fargo and customers are going crazy over it. Aldi now has a second location in our area. Along with Dilworth they’ve opened a store off of 13th Avenue in Fargo. An Aldi representative says the chain has wanted a store in Fargo for a long time. “We’ve been…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Grandpa

Dispensing dog wisdom with a side of cuddles.

What could be better than having a grandpa or grandma? Why, bringing home an extra one, of course. Grandpa the boxer has been around for awhile. He’s 10 this year, which puts him squarely in senior status. And he has a lot of wisdom to share, as you can hear in his live appearance on the Morning Show with Emily…

Fargo Police Define Rules Regarding CBD Products

Although CBD is legal in North Dakota and some federal restrictions were lifted in the 2018 Farm Bill, the cannabinoid must be extracted from legally produced hemp.

Fargo, ND (KFGO) – The Fargo Police Department is encouraging people to do their homework on the CBD products they purchase and consume. Although CBD is legal in North Dakota and some federal restrictions were lifted in the 2018 Farm Bill, the cannabinoid must be extracted from legally produced hemp. The Fargo PD are also asking for residents to carefully…

Florida Boy Who is Buying Every Cop in the U.S. Donuts Stops in ND

Tyler Carach is on a mission to bring every cop in the United States a donut and thank them for their service.

FARGO, N.D.–A Florida Boy has found the ultimate way to thank police. Tyler Carach is on a mission to bring every cop in the United States a donut and thank them for their service. “One day I went to the store with my mom and I saw four deputy’s and I wanted to thank them for their service so I…

Volunteers Begin 10-Day Home Build for Families in Need

Around 700 volunteers are going to be working to make these houses come together

WEST FARGO, N.D.– Piece by piece volunteers work to build three homes for families in need. “It’s a challenge but it’s really fun too,” Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity resource development and marketing manager Pete Christopher said. “We bring people out that maybe have swung a hammer one or two times in their life and they really get to learn…

Adam Thielen Speaks About New Foundation at 1 Million Cups Event

The foundation is geared towards helping youth

FARGO, N.D. –You’re used to seeing him on the football field, but Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen made an appearance in Fargo to talk about an off–field initiative. He and his wife Caitlin spoke about the launch of the Thielen Foundation. They have two young boys, and the couple says being parents makes them what to help youth so…

Sen. Smith Discusses One Health Bill, Possible Trump Impeachment Proceedings

WASHINGTON – Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith introduces a bill for a one health approach. It’s an idea that human and animal health are linked and should be studied together to prevent disease outbreaks. Smith says the Department of Agriculture has a group that has already taken a one health approach. She wants them to combine its efforts with the Centers…