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Gate City Bank Lends Support for Government Employees During Shutdown

The bank is offering zero-interest loans for the duration of the shutdown

January 16, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Gate City Bank is providing financial support for several government employees affected by the shutdown. They are offering a BetterLife Personal Loan, which has zero percent interest and covers the duration of the shutdown. The bank is also helping customers extend loan payments and provide financial piece of mind to those government employees missing a paycheck. They say…

Deb White Officially Begins Moorhead City Council Term

White serves in Ward 3 alongside Joel Paulsen

January 16, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead City Council welcomed one of its newest members to the chambers. Deb White was sworn in by Mayor Johnathan Judd at Moorhead City Hall Wednesday afternoon. White is the wife of KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec, who was also in attendance. She was elected to serve Ward 3 in November. The longtime MSUM professor says she’s…

Rural Walcott, ND Mobile Home a Total Loss After Fire

January 16, 2019

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NEAR WALCOTT, N.D. – No one was hurt when a rural Walcott, North Dakota mobile home caught on fire. It happened around 2:00 PM Wednesday on the 6000 block of 175th Avenue Southeast. Fire departments from Walcott, Colfax and Abercrombie teamed up to douse the flames. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says the couple living at the home weren’t there…

Gayle King Really Loves The Bathrooms At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

King shot a video inside one of the bathrooms and posted the video to her Instagram account

January 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — “CBS This Morning” co-anchor and Oprah’s best friend, Gayle King, really loves the bathrooms at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport. She loves them so much, she shot a video inside one of the bathrooms and posted the video to her Instagram account. “And the award for best bathroom goes to Minneapolis St. Paul. Why? Look at this bathroom,”…

Buffalo Wings & Rings Coming To West Fargo

Chain Already Has Two Other Locations In North Dakota

January 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — Buffalo Wings & Rings is opening its next North Dakota location in West Fargo. It’ll be located at 695 32nd Avenue East near Scheels Arena. It is a club-level sports restaurant with 50 plus TVs and chef inspired recipes. In addition to locations in Bismarck and Minot, the chain has restaurants across the country. The West Fargo…

Grand Forks Lawyer Nominated As U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota

Peter Welte is currently in private practice

January 16, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — President Donald Trump has nominated former Grand Forks County State Attorney Peter Welte to serve as the U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota. In a statement, Senator John Hoeven said, “We appreciate his work over the years and look forward to advancing his nomination through the Senate.” Welte is currently in private practice, emphasizing in criminal…

Moorhead Police Searching For Man Who Stole Vehicle and Gun

The police department says around 7:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to Snarr Hall on Minnesota State University Moorhead's campus for a report of a stolen vehicle.

January 16, 2019

Site Staff,

Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – Moorhead police are searching for a man who stole a vehicle and a gun Tuesday night. The vehicle has been recovered. The police department says around 7:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to Snarr Hall on Minnesota State University Moorhead’s campus for a report of a stolen vehicle. While officers were taking the report, another officer located…

MSUM Celebrates MLK Jr.’s 90th Birthday

they held a party to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream

January 15, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM is celebrating what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.’s 9oth birthday with none other than a party. Instead of birthday cake, this one is celebrating with songs from a local Haitian musician. NDSU students were also there to share Civil Rights era reflections and readings. MSUM’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion puts on the event every…

Red Cross of the Dakotas Deploys Three to California for Wildfire Recovery

two are from north dakota and one is from south dakota

January 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s been a few months since the California wildfires have been extinguished. The cleanup and recovery means there’s still a long road ahead for those affected. A few people from the Dakotas are doing their part to assist those without a home. When Sandra Heggeness was 11-years-old, it was the Red Cross who came to her and her…

The People Project Encourages Organizations to Practice Promoting Happiness

24 organizations in the F-M area are taking part

January 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Many of us are so caught up in the stresses of everyday life we forget to pause and remember the positives. The People Project getting the community to practice promote happiness. Two dozen organizations in the area are taking part in the project that’s part of the ReThink Mental Health initiative. They’ll put positive practices in place…