FARGO, N.D. – 4-H provides kids as young as five-years-old the life-saving techniques they need to survive in almost any given circumstance. Two young girls in California used their 4-H training to stay alive in the woods for days before being rescued. The organization allows kids to “learn by doing” by participating in wildlife safety, first aid experience, and emergency…
BISMARCK, ND– Someone from Mapleton has claimed the “Lucky for Life” lottery prize from Monday night’s drawing. The state lottery says the winner has decided to remain anonymous. The ticket was sold at Cash Wise Foods on 13th Avenue South in Fargo. The winner took the lump-sum option, which totals $390,000 before taxes. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: CASH…
Farm Rescue is accepting applications for spring crop-planting assistance. The group provides free physical labor for farmers and ranchers dealing with an injury, illness or a natural disaster. It relies on volunteers from around the country, donations and corporate sponsors. It was launched in North Dakota in 2006 and has since expanded to five neighboring states. It has helped nearly…
ST. PAUL, MN — Four Republican senators in Minnesota have introduced a rebuttal bill that would allow drivers to choose at the pump whether they want to pay an extra 20-cent per gallon gas tax. The bill is likely a response to Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed 20-cent per gallon gas tax hike, which would not be optional. The tax increase was…
Bolig Square location Image: Epic CompaniesMOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead is one step closer to a multi-million dollar commercial and apartment development in a prime downtown location. The Economic Development Authority has recommended the city council approve plans for Bolig Square, a five story building. It would be built on what is now a parking lot on 4th Street between Main Avenue…
UPDATED 4:50 PM 3/7/19 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House has passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of discrimination and bigotry. The measure stemmed from controversial comments about Israel made by Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. The vote was 407-23, with one member voting present. A two-thirds majority was needed to pass. Omar voted for the resolution. Some lawmakers…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Peter Welte to serve as the U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota. Welte is currently in private practice but spent over a decade as State’s Attorney for Grand Forks County. His nomination now moves on to the full Senate. The Senate will also vote on former Lieutenant Governor…
GRAND FORKS, ND — The cause of a house fire in Grand Forks on Saturday has been classified as undetermined. The structure has also been deemed unsafe by the Grand Forks Fire Marshal’s office. The fire was reported shortly after 7 Saturday night when someone spotted flames coming from windows on the first floor. No one was at home at the…
FARGO (KFGO) – Several residents in north Fargo awoke to find racist flyers on their vehicles’ windshields Thursday morning. The flyers say “all hate crimes are hoaxes.” They include images of prominent TV personalities and African Americans, along with a noose and a Clorox bleach label. Erin Holdman lives near Roosevelt school, where many of the flyers were distributed. “It’s…
WYNDMERE, N.D. (AP) _ The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a small plane has gone down in a field in Richland County. Sgt. Wade Kadrmas says the two occupants were taken to a Fargo hospital for evaluation, but appeared to be OK. The plane went down in a field near Wyndmere Thursday morning. Kadrmas says the plane belongs to the…
