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You'd never guess all the amazing animals and plants we have right in our own backyards.

It’s been said that a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet — and, with the vast majority of birds, bees, butterflies and plants you probably never realized we have living right here in the Fargo metro area, that’s pretty much the case. This weekend, there’s a way you can get an introduction to each and every one…

Arrest Made After Woman Doused In Lighter Fluid

Fargo police received the call at 8:28 Thursday night.

FARGO, ND (KFGO) – A woman in North Fargo suffered minor injuries after a man doused her in lighter fluid and attempted to set her on fire. The suspect has been identified as 39-year-old Dajuan Wright. Officers and K9 searched the home where the assault took place on the 1100 block of 7th Avenue North but Wright was not immediately…

Man Dead After Being Struck By Train

It happened on a stretch of tracks where there were no marked crossings.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A man was killed after being struck by a train in downtown Fargo. Police were called shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday to an area near Sixth Avenue North and Roberts Street where they found a man with “significant trauma” who was dead. It happened on a stretch of tracks where there were no marked crossings. Sgt. Troy Hannig…

Sanford Stroke Patient in Good Health Works Way Back to Recovery

After a month and a half, stroke survivor Sandy Miller is still looking for answers

FARGO, N.D.– Timing is everything when dealing with a stroke. A Sanford interventional neurologist says 1.9 million brain neurons die each minute during a stroke. “Even before the patient comes in, we are right here and we are ready to take care of the patient right away,” Sanford interventional neurologist Dr. Sachdeva said. Dr. Sachdeva treated Sandy Miller’s stroke at…

Moorhead Police Sergeant to Run Fargo Marathon in Uniform

He's doing it to honor those killed in the line of duty

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Thousands of people will be running in the Fargo Marathon, and everyone has their own reason for taking part. Moorhead Police Sergeant Scott Kostohryz says his favorite part of running marathons, other than the finish line, is hearing the stories about why people participate. “Everyone’s got a reason to run. Nobody wakes in the morning and says, ‘I’m…

Construction on Main Ave. & 21st/20th St. to Start 24-Hour Work

Construction is nothing new in our area, but some residents in Moorhead will be hearing workers and machines around the clock

MOORHEAD, Minn.– Construction season is fully underway and you can expect plenty of detours throughout the summer. Work in Moorhead will have employees hammering throughout the night. Construction is nothing new in our area, but some residents in Moorhead will be hearing workers and machines around the clock. Starting June 4 the Moorhead railroad underpass project will have a new…

Thousands of Kids Lace Up Their Sneakers for Youth Run

The Youth Run is just one event in the week of Fargo Marathon activities

FARGO, N.D. — Even though the big race is two days away, kids get their own version of the 15th Annual Fargo Marathon at the Youth Run. Thousands of kids take part in the run with the option to do a half mile or full mile. TNT led everyone through some warm up exercises and dance–off. After the run, each kid…

Fix-it-Forward Fundraiser Raising Money to Help People With Transportation

Fix it Forward Ministry helps people in the metro with their transportation issues

MOORHEAD, Minn.– Fix–it–Forward Auto Care is hosting its first open house, car show and silent auction at their shop to raise money for it’s nonprofit. Fix it Forward Ministry helps people in the metro with their transportation issues. The shop gives away old cars that have been donated to them, and fixes cars for people who can’t afford it. The…

Shanley HS Student Wins Top Prize in Heartland Chevy Dealers Scholarship Program

Hailey Giauque was awarded the top prize of $5,000 for her academic, athletic, and service work

FARGO, N.D.– A Shanley High School student is being recognized for her work through the Heartland Chevy Dealers Scholarship Program. Hailey Giauque was awarded the top prize of $5,000 for her academic, athletic, and service work. She was presented the award at the Gateway dealership in Fargo. Hailey is one of 10 students who won a prize through the 2019…

Mother And Child Killed In Crash Into Turtle Lake Identified

Their car landed upside down in the River near Manvel on Wednesday afternoon

MANVEL, ND — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the names of a woman and child who died after their car landed upside down in the Turtle River near Manvel on Wednesday afternoon. 40-year-old Amanda Brantl of Mekinock, North Dakota ran off a gravel road and overturned landing mostly submerged in the river. 3-year-old Atlas Brantl was in a car…