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High School Hockey Players “Stick it to Cancer” in Annual Fundraiser

The Fargo North Hockey team presented a check to Lend A Hand Up on behalf of five local teams "Stick it to Cancer" Fundraiser

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Local High school hockey players did their part to “Stick it” to cancer this year with the annual fundraiser. The Fargo North boys hockey team presented a check to Lend a Hand Up, totaling $38,007.96. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised goes to help local families dealing with cancer or other life threatening injuries. The money was…

Entrepreneurs from Around Country Coming to Fargo for Drone Focus Conference

The conference starts at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Drone leaders and entrepreneurs from around the country will be in Fargo tomorrow for Emerging Prairie’s 5th Annual Drone Conference. Emerging Prairie says with the drone industry growing so fast, it’s important to help entrepreneurs understand the rapidly changing trends. The organization says drones have become popular to use in the agriculture industry and search and rescue missions….

Centennial Elementary Second Graders Go “Camping” Inside

They do activities like camp bingo and a scavenger hunt

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Second graders at Centennial Elementary in Fargo are going camping… without the heat, bugs and sweat. Dozens of students at Camp Skeeter do activities in the classroom like camp bingo, stories, writing, crafts and a scavenger hunt. They also eat snacks like trail mix and s’mores. One teacher says the two–day camp leaves kids with memories that will…

Fargo Park District is Planting 78,000 Flowers for Summer

For the next few weeks we will see people fixing up flower beds and hanging plants in the downtown area, parks, golf courses and more

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D– Fargo Park District is getting ready for summer by planting more than 78,000 flowers in popular places. For the next few weeks we will see people fixing up flower beds and hanging plants in the downtown area, parks, golf courses and more. The community can enjoy the stunning work the Park District puts into making the area look…

Grand Forks Man Could Be Charged After Pedestrian Fatality In April

Tyson Sewell is accused of hitting and killing 65-year-old David Hagen on Gateway Drive

May 28, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The State’s Attorney’s Office in Grand Forks is deciding whether to charge a man in a pedestrian fatality. Investigators forwarded possible charges of driving with a revoked license and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death against 40-year-old Tyson Sewell. He is accused of hitting and killing 65-year-old David Hagen on Gateway Drive on the…

Three Men Pulled Underwater At Minnesota Resort Are Rescued

Two guests at the Gull Lake Resort went into the water and were able to rescue all three men

May 28, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BRAINERD, MN — Guests at a resort rescue three men who had been pulled underwater by the strong current where Gull Lake meets the Gull River in the Brainerd area. According to the Cass County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Office, a man had waded into the water Sunday afternoon and got caught by the current. Two men went into the water to help…

Vitalant Looks for Blood Donors as Summer Months Approach

Vitalant serves hospitals in North Dakota, South Dakota and Western Minnesota

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– With the unofficial start of summer just ahead, Vitalant is looking for blood donors to help serve nearly 70 area hospitals. Vitalant serves hospitals in North Dakota, South Dakota and Western Minnesota. 20% of Vitalant’s donors are high school and college students. A representative says the summer months are especially important because of people traveling and patients choosing…

Driver Takes Off After Moorhead Traffic Stop

They ran through backyards and managed to escape a perimeter police set up.

May 28, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A suspect who fled an attempted traffic stop in Moorhead early Tuesday being sought. Sgt. Scott Kostohryz says there was a pursuit that started near I-94, headed north of 8th Street, then went west on 18th Avenue and then north on 7th Street South before bailing out of the vehicle, along with a female passenger. They…

War, Flu and Fear: World War I and Clay County Exhibit Tells the Stories of Locals Who Served

More than 115,000 American Soldiers died during World War I, and 64 of them were from Clay County

May 27, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.– Memorial Day is about remembering the men and women who lost their lives while serving. More than 115,000 American Soldiers died during World War I, and 64 of them were from Clay County. The exhibit War, Flu and Fear: World War I and Clay County, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of hardship endured by the…

Fargo-Moorhead Remembers Veterans Who Never Returned Home After the War

West Fargo, Dilworth and Harwood also held ceremonies this Memorial Day

May 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo–Moorhead is remembering all those who have died while serving our country. A soldier may put on their uniform and head into combat. “Well it’s nerve wracking. You’re always worried about who’s going to be next. Is it you,” said Joe Wallevand, who served in Vietnam. But they aren’t the only ones feeling the stress of a war….