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South Dakota Native Creates Viral “Fargo Travel Guide”

Taylor Calmus started his YouTube channel "Dude Dad" in 2016

FARGO, N.D. — A South Dakota man puts together a tourist’s guide to Fargo. KVRR’s Danielle Church shows us why his video is now going viral. Taylor Calmus moved to Los Angeles 10 years ago to pursue a career in acting. But it wasn’t until he became a father that his true calling was also born. “I started ‘Dude Dad’ as…

Burning at Orangetheory Fitness for Derrick Jacobs; How the Community is Honoring Him One Year Later

Hearts were heavy on January 6th of 2018...but one year later, the right kinds of celebrations are in place for Derrick Jacobs

FARGO, N.D. — One year ago, Derrick Jacobs of Fargo took his own life. Now 365 days later, friends and family are working out together to honor his memory. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen shows us how Orangetheory is more than just a work out. Hearts were heavy on January 6th of 2018…but one year later, the right kinds of celebrations are…

Cass County Deputy Arrested For Driving Under the Influence

40-year-old Burgess Giple of West Fargo was taken into custody around 4 Sunday morning

FARGO, ND — A Cass County Deputy on administrative leave is arrested for driving under the influence. 40-year-old Burgess Giple of West Fargo was taken into custody around 4 Sunday morning by the Fargo Police Department. A Cass County Sheriff’s Office spokesman says Giple has been with the office for less than a year as a non-licensed corrections deputy in the…

Police Seek Man After Stabbing In South Fargo

They are looking for 20-year-old Penja Lawuya who has no permanent address

FARGO, ND — Police in Fargo are searching for a 20-year-old man in a stabbing that sent one person to a hospital. They are looking for 20-year-old Penja Lawuya who has no permanent address. He is 6’2″ and 185 pounds with brown hair and eyes. Lawuya drives a dark blue 2008 BMW with North Dakota plates 207 CJN. He has a…

Bison Nation Returns From Frisco

Many came back with smiles and holding up their horns

FARGO, N.D. — A sea of green and yellow continues to fill Hector International Airport as Bison Nation returns home from their championship weekend in Texas. Travel Incorporated has been booking a charter plane to Dallas every year since NDSU has been in the playoffs. This year, 181 people fit on the plane. That doesn’t include all the other people returning…

Fargo Police Say Missing Woman Has Been Found Safe

38-year-old Sarah J. Lauinger of Fargo

FARGO, ND — UPDATE (1/6/19 12:08 p.m.): Sarah has been located and is safe. ***ORIGINAL POST BELOW*** FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing adult female. On January 5, 2019, our officers took a report of a missing adult female. The missing female is 38 year old, Sarah J. Lauinger, of Fargo, ND….

Hunter Community Supports Man Who Suffered From Blood Clot in Brain, Infection

Moen was diagnosed last summer

HUNTER, N.D. — A benefit called “Go Red for Randy” is supporting a a much–loved person in the community. Last summer, Randy Moen constantly had terrible headaches. He eventually went to the ER. It turns out he had a blood clot in his brain and an infection. “My surgeon took part of my skull off. Some infection there. They threw that away,…

Bison Fans Celebrate Seventh FCS National Title in Eight Years

Some fans gathered at Herd & Horns to celebrate the victory

FARGO, N.D. — As NDSU football edged out Eastern Washington, 38-24, in the FCS Championship in Frisco, fans across the metro say winning in Frisco is becoming their new favorite tradition. “I mean the feeling never changes, it’s still my team, still our team, being a part of a national championship team, I mean we’re just kind of used to it,…

The Champions are Back! Bison Greeted with Warm Welcome at Airport

People of all ages were there to show their support

FARGO, N.D. — The champions are back! The Bison fly back into Fargo after winning the FCS Championship in Frisco and are greeted with a very warm welcome. Fans gathered at the airport to cheer on the victorious team. The team landed around 9 p.m. People all of ages were there sporting their green and yellow. The father of former player…

Residents in South Fargo Senior Living Facility Return Home after Gas Fire

Four apartments were damaged as a result of Friday's blaze

FARGO, N.D. — Most of the people living in a senior living facility affected by a gas fire returned to their apartments, according to staff members at Riverview Place. People living 24 apartments at the South Fargo complex, located on the corner of 54th Avenue and 12th Avenue South, had to be evacuated for several hours Friday night until firefighters could…