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Plans Move Ahead for New Development in Downtown Fargo

Construction could start on the parking garage next month with completion next fall.

October 8, 2019

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo city commissioners have approved a public-private development agreement for a long talked about mixed-use project at the corner of Broadway and Fourth Avenue North. The Mercantile Building project will be built on the site of the former Goodyear store. It will include a six-story apartment building with retail/commercial space built around a parking garage, similar…

LIVE: Gore-geous Handmade Halloween Crafts

From spook-ling ghosts to bloody candles dripping in elegance, you can make them all yourself.

October 8, 2019

Emily Welker,

Unglued’s Ashley Morken is the founder one of the region’s most delightful destinations for all things handmade. And this time of year, when you’re haunted with dreams of handmade and DIY Halloween decor, she’s the person to turn to. So (super-)naturally, the Morning Show invited Morken to join us live in studio for a Ghoul Morning segment on how to…

Benefit Planned For Man Who Started Cancer Fundraiser As He Battles Cancer Himself

Bruce Van Den Einde was diagnosed earlier this year with throat and tongue cancer

October 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

HARWOOD, N.D. — The man behind the “Cowboy Up Ride Against Cancer” fundraiser is himself in a cancer battle. Bruce Van Den Einde was diagnosed earlier this year with throat and tongue cancer. He has undergone surgery, chemotherapy and radiation and has been out of work for many months. Bruce and his wife Carol started the Cowboy Up Ride Against…

City of Fargo Clears Up Parking Confusion

The city has added a total of 74 on–street parking spots between Broadway and 2nd Street this year

October 7, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — City officials describe the Main Avenue reconstruction project as a gateway into a safe and accessible corridor through the heart of Fargo. But that safety was put in limbo for a short while. It started back in August when a stretch of road on the corner of Broadway and Main Avenue caused a mix–up for drivers. “The…

Fargo Fire Department Wants Community to Participate in Fire Prevention Week

The fire prevention awareness efforts will continue until October 12

October 7, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Fire Prevention Week is back to remind the community of how to be safe in case of a fire emergency. All seven Fargo Fire Department stations are participating in this year’s national campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape.” The effort is put on by the National Fire Protection Association. They say…

Report Finds Minnesota Has the Most Obese Cats, Dogs

October 7, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — According to a Banfield Pet Hospital report, Minnesota has the most obese cats and dogs. It says 45 percent of dogs and 40 percent of cats in the state are overweight. To lower that statistic, Wags Stay N Play Boarding and Daycare in Moorhead is promoting ways to keep animals healthy all week. They’re giving out healthy…

“I still don’t know if that’s justice”: William Hoehn Resentenced to 20 Years in Prison

The North Dakota Supreme Court appealed a district judge's previous ruling because they said it didn't match up with Hoehn's previous convictions

October 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — William Hoehn was back at the Cass County Courthouse for resentencing in connection with Savanna Greywind’s kidnapping and murder. This comes after the North Dakota Supreme Court overturned his life sentence. Hoehn may not be spending life in prison but he will spend the next 20 years behind bars, after Judge Tom Olson went with the maximum…

Fargo Police Want To Talk To Person With Knowledge of Woman’s Death

The Remains of Brenda Kartes Were Found In August Along The River At Riverside Cemetery

October 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police investigators believe a person has specific knowledge about events leading up to the death of Brenda Kartes. They believe the person has shared specific details of Brenda’s death with others. She was reported missing after leaving Centre Inc., a Fargo transitional living facility, on July 12th, 2018. Her remains were found in August of this…

West Fargo Man Enraged By Bumper Sticker Arrested For Terroristic Threats

Moorhead Police say Joseph Schumacher pulled up alongside A woman's vehicle on 8th street south

October 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A West Fargo man who didn’t agree with a woman’s political bumper sticker is arrested in Moorhead for terroristic threats. Police say 27-year-old Joseph Schumacher, who has a Donald Trump bumper sticker, pulled up alongside the woman’s vehicle on 8th street south in the noon hour. He began yelling about her Elizabeth Warren bumper sticker then pulled…

LIVE: Autism at Halloween

For people on the spectrum, Halloween can be a lot scarier than for the rest of us.

October 7, 2019

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Halloween is a fun time for a lot of kids and adults, but for people on the autism spectrum, Halloween can sometimes be a struggle. Costume and makeup textures can be distracting, irritating or too stimulating. Meeting strangers trick or treating door to door can be overwhelming. And pets, especially big dogs who want to come to the door to…