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Work Begins To Install Artificial Turf Field At Fargo South High School

The turf is being paid for thanks to a generous and anonymous $1.2 million donation

September 10, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo South becomes the first public school in Fargo to get an artificial turf field. Work started in August and the turf is now being installed. It was manufactured in Georgia. The turf is being paid for thanks to a generous and anonymous $1.2 million donation. Until the field is finished, the Bruins football and boys soccer teams…

Farmers And Ranchers Head To D.C. To Push For Action On New Farm Bill

National Farmers Union's Legislative Fly-In, September 12-14

September 10, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — More than 100 North Dakotans will be in Washington, D.C., this week to draw attention to the farm bill. The delegation is part of 350 family farmers and ranchers from across the country that will be participating in National Farmers Union’s Legislative Fly-In, September 12-14. They will meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and Trump administration officials talk…

One Man is Dead After Rollover in Becker County

58-year-old Lester Ashton of Waubun, Minnesota was killed in crash

September 10, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — One man is dead after rolling his vehicle in Becker County over the weekend. It happened shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old Lester Ashton of Waubun, Minnesota was driving on County Road 158 near a public access road when he rolled his vehicle. He was ejected and pronounced dead at…

Community Center In Pingree Destroyed By Fire

Authorities say the building that burned Sunday evening was nearly 90 years old

September 10, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Trish ThomasPINGREE, N.D. — Fire has destroyed the historic community center in Pingree, North Dakota, north of Jamestown. Authorities say the building that burned Sunday evening was nearly 90 years old. At one time it had been used as a school gymnasium before it became the community center. Troy Thomas says he had been in the building before it caught…

Driver Of Crashed Hot Tar Tanker Passes Away

North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim as 21-year-old Bradley Jackson of Woodlands, Manitoba

September 10, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — The driver of a semi that crashed and spilled a load of hot tar has died of his injuries. North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim as 21-year-old Bradley Jackson of Woodlands, Manitoba. Jackson’s tanker truck left Grand Forks County Road 7 near Thompson last Wednesday and tipped over, spilling 6,000 gallons of hot tar….

Homicide Suspect Freed, Two Others Charged in Saturday Incident

Investigators say 21-year-old Alan Bear was acting in self -defense when he stabbed 23-year-old Jakob Dirks in the abdomen.

September 10, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A Cooperstown, ND man arrested for murder in the stabbing death of a man at the AmericInn in Fargo early Saturday has been released from jail without charges. Investigators say 21-year-old Alan Bear was acting in self -defense when he stabbed 23-year-old Jakob Dirks in the abdomen. The West Fargo man was found by police in a…

LIVE: Twinkle Tots

Your toddler is already so bright. Why not help them sparkle like the little stars they are?

September 10, 2018

Emily Welker,

If you have a toddler, chances are she or he is the light of your life. And MSUM astronomers are here to help your little star sparkle with excitement to learn about the wonders of space. This weekend, the new program “Twinkle Tots” is on at the MSUM Planetarium for the very smallest scientists in your family, where kids 3…

Woman Arrested For Gun Incident At Moorhead Buffalo Wild Wings

Police responded to a call around 7:30 p.m. Sunday about a suicidal woman with a handgun inside the bar, telling people to evacuate the building.

September 10, 2018

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A Fargo woman was arrested for a gun incident at the Moorhead Buffalo Wild Wings. Police responded to a call around 7:30 p.m. Sunday about a suicidal woman with a handgun inside the bar, telling people to evacuate the building. Some customers and staff did get out but police who arrived learned the woman was still…

Historic Building Destroyed By Fire In Pingree, ND

The cause has not been determined however local resident Troy Thomas says he smelled smoke, went outside to check it and saw smoke coming from the roof of the building and believes the cause may have been faulty wiring.

September 10, 2018

Site Staff,

PINGREE, NORTH DAKOTA (KFGO) – Fire destroyed the nearly 90 year old community center in Pingree, North Dakota Sunday evening. The cause has not been determined however local resident Troy Thomas says he smelled smoke, went outside to check it and saw smoke coming from the roof of the building and believes the cause may have been faulty wiring. Thomas…

Grand Forks Woman Puts Help Wanted Ad On Car in Search for Kidney

66-year-old Bonnie Haman has been on dialysis for three and a half years

September 9, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks woman has had seven siblings in the past who have needed a kidney transplant. Now it’s her turn and she’s enlisting help from the community. It’s a recipe calling for a little bit of inspiration. “Another gentleman had it on his pickup and said his wife needed a kidney and I thought, well…