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TSA Precheck Appointments Being Accepted For June 3-7 At Hector International Airport

You must bring proper ID and pay an $85 fee for five years of service

May 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — If you fly often you might want to consider enrolling in the TSA Precheck program at Hector International Airport. You can make an appointment from June 3-7 to enroll in the TSA’s expedited screening program. It allows identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a more efficient screening experience, including keeping your shoes on. Appointments will be held in…

You Can Expect Overnight Lane Closures On Major Roads In Moorhead

Bridge Crews Will Begin Working On Sunday

May 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — Drivers will find some overnight lane closures in Moorhead starting Sunday. They will impact I-94, Highway 10, Highway 75 and other various locations as bridge crews will be completing repairs, patching and bridge flushing to remove winter residue from the bridges. The work will take place between 8 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. each night and is expected to…

Moorhead Considers Selling City Hall And Building A New City Hall

Leaders say the 1970's era building is crowded and out of date

May 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — Fargo built a brand new multi-million dollar city hall which opened last year. Now Moorhead is considering the possibility of a new city hall. City leaders have started the discussion about a possible sale of the current city hall which is connected to Moorhead Center Mall. They say the 1970’s era building is crowded and out of date….

Police Double Reward In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case In Grand Forks

Christina Melvin of Bedford, Pennsylvania was passing through Grand Forks on Amtrak in April

May 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks have doubled the reward for information leading to the driver involved in a fatal hit and run on Demers Avenue near I-29. 39-year-old Christina Melvin of Bedford, Pennsylvania was passing through Grand Forks on Amtrak. She was taking a short walk when she was hit around 5 a.m. on April 7. The reward…

Man Sentenced For Selling Heroin On White Earth Reservation

Steven Gant admitted to traveling to the White Earth Reservation to sell heroin approximately 25 times

May 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A Minneapolis man has been sentenced for selling heroin on the White Earth Reservation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Steven Gant will spend 7 years in prison. He was accused of working with another person to distribute the drug from October 2017 through February 2018. Authorities say Gant admitted to traveling to the White Earth Reservation to sell…

Man Wanted After High Speed Chases Finally Arrested In Traill County

Thomas Hibpshman Jr. was also arrested just last month after getting stuck in a drainage ditch north of Harwood

May 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

TRAILL CO., ND — The man who led multiple law enforcement agencies on chases earlier this week has been captured in Traill County. 38-year-old Thomas Hibpshman Jr. was arrested without incident on Wednesday near Portland. Police say he fled a traffic stop on Monday in East Grand Forks and he was chased into Grand Forks before it was ended. The chase…

Mahnomen Man Charged With Attempted Murder

The Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office said Chase Gagnon shot a pistol 11 times in random directions.

May 16, 2019

Site Staff,

MAHNOMEN, MN (KFGO) – A 22-year-old Mahnomen man arrested Sunday night in Mahnomen is charged with attempted murder. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office said Chase Gagnon shot a pistol 11 times in random directions. According to court documents, after further investigation and witness accounts, Gagnon intended to cause the death of others. Gagnon is charged with second-degree attempted murder, second-degree…

Sen. Smith Introduces Mental Health Bill After Sharing Her Experience With Depression

The bill would help provide mental health resources to schools

May 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and experts say one in five Americans suffer from a mental health issue. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) is introducing a bill to address it. She recently revealed she struggled with depression in her teens and late 30’s. “I’m really blessed that I was able to get the help I needed to…

Black Coffee & Waffle Bar is Open for Business in Downtown Fargo

Black Coffee and Waffle Bar chose Fargo as its new home because of the downtown development

May 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– The waffle irons are hot and the coffee is black in Downtown Fargo. Black Coffee and Waffle Bar is open for business. Behind the doors of Downtown Fargo’s newest waffle joint is a menu jam-packed with coffee and waffles suited for people who love both bold and classic flavors. “We have a pulled pork waffle,” Black Coffee and…

A Stroke Survivor Wins An Award For His Recovery Progress

"That's not going to happen to someone like me," said stroke survivor Scott Hayden

May 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– A stroke survivor receives an award for the progress he made in his recovery. “That’s not going to happen to someone like me,” said stroke survivor, Scott Hayden. Scott and Kaye Hayden were on a camping trip when Kaye noticed her husband was acting strange. “I saw him walking around holding his head,” said Kaye. “So I leaned…