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Fargo Native and Denver Broncos’ Connor McGovern Helping TNT Gymnastics and Fitness Get National Recognition

he's adopting it as his own charity

  FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo native and NFL offensive lineman makes a special visit to TNT’s annual Confidence Through Movement luncheon. Denver Broncos’ Connor McGovern announced he would adopt TNT Fitness and Gymnastics as his own charity. It’s part of an effort to help the organization get national attention. Their employees say that will help more people with special needs…

Megagamers Unite for Sanford Children’s Hospital

Gamers from around the Midwest raised money for the Sanford Children's Hospital Extra Life Program

FARGO, N.D. – War and Chaos are raising money for charity. Gamers from across the Midwest gathered at the West Acres Mall to play Sickle: A Megagame. They aren’t just having fun; they are raising money for a good cause. This past weekend, gamers from as far away as Chicago came to Fargo to play in a once–in–a–lifetime event, a…

“It’s a Top Priority” Gov. Walz Discusses MN Education Budget

The new tax law makes sure farmers who pay property taxes on agricultural land won't be punished to pay for districts' budget

MINNESOTA – Gov. Tim Walz says parts of the education budget will make sure it’s equal for people living in cities and rural areas. The new tax law makes sure farmers who pay property taxes on agricultural land won’t be punished to pay for districts’ budgets. Walz says they used to pay 70% of tax dollars for districts, but only made…

Broadway Hits Are Part Of Next Broadway In Fargo Schedule For 2019-2020 Season

The renewal deadline for season subscriptions is Friday, July 26

FARGO, ND — “Beautiful” The Carole King Musical is part of the just released schedule for Broadway in Fargo’s 2019-2020 season. It’ll be performed on April 29, 2020 at the Gate City Bank Theatre at the Fargodome. Other shows include “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” in December, “An American in Paris” and “Once”, both in February. The renewal deadline for season subscriptions…

Two Suspects in Shooting Death of Fargo Man Charged With Murder

It happened on at 1:00 a.m. on Friday in the 300 block of 6th Avenue North

  FARGO, N.D. — The two men accused of shooting a Fargo man to death early Friday morning are in court to hear the charges against them. 19-year-old Kareem Byrd and 30-year-old Charles Harris III, both of Fargo, are charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of 38-year-old Jason Halvorson. Police say Byrd told them he and…

Van Hits woman and Two Children in North Fargo

The woman was on a bike, pulling a wagon carrying the children when they were hit.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A van struck and injured a woman and two children at a crossing in North Fargo. It happened just before 7:30 a.m. Monday just south of Sanford Medical Center. The woman was on a bike, pulling a wagon carrying the children when they were hit. The van driver told KFGO News, he was turning left off…

Minnesota’s Cash Assistance Program to Offer a Boost in Monthly Aid

The extra funding will be available beginning February 2020.

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota’s cash assistance program for low-income families will offer a $100 boost in monthly aid starting next year. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that state lawmakers approved the Minnesota Family Investment Program’s monthly grant increase in May. The extra funding will be available beginning February 2020. It’s the first increase to the program since it began…

Fatal Crash Sunday Night Near Jamestown

The Stutsman County Sheriff's Office says it happened shortly before 6:30 last night.

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KFGO) – A man died in a rollover crash 3 miles southeast of Jamestown. The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office says it happened shortly before 6:30 last night. The 31-year old driver of the pickup, Caleb Collins, from Edgely, North Dakota, died at the scene over rolling his pickup truck. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by North Dakota Highway…