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Tig Notaro Replaces John Hodgman As Fargo Comedy Fest Headliner

FARGO, N.D. – Tig Notaro will replace John Hodgman as the headliner of the 2019 Fargo Comedy Fest at the Fargo Theatre next month. The comedian and author is no longer able to perform due to unforeseen circumstances. Rolling Stone recently named Notaro one of the 50 best stand up comics of all-time. Tig sold the screenplay First Ladies to Netflix…

Local Restaurants Raise Money to Benefit Kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital

Eight restaurants are participating in the 8th Annual Cares for Kids Dine to Donate event

FARGO, N.D. – Restaurants in the area are raising money to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Sanford Children’s Hospital. You can do your part by eating at any of the eight local restaurants participating in the 8th Annual Cares for Kids Dine to Donate event. “If there is ever a day to go out to eat, I’d say today is the…

Local Networking Group Brings Women in Business Together

20 businesses are involved with Women in Networking, and they're always looking for more members

FARGO, N.D. — A local group brings women in business together to develop leadership as well as personal and professional growth. Women in Networking (WiN) meets twice a month for lunch at Applebee’s on 45th Street. The meetings include an education section and the chance for women to share more about their businesses. The speakers today included the owner of Lindsey…

McHenry, ND Woman Claims Her $1 Million Powerball Prize

Tammy Edland's ticket matched all five white balls in Saturday's drawing

BISMARCK, ND — You can bet Tammy Edland from McHenry, North Dakota is very happy. She was presented a $1 million check by Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. Tammy purchased her winning Powerball Pick & Click ticket online through the North Dakota Lottery Players Club and matched all five white balls in Saturday’s drawing. The Pick & Click allows players to buy…

West Fargo Releases Location Of New Middle School

The West Fargo School District released the location on it's Facebook page.

WEST FARGO, ND — A new middle school will be built on the south side of the district, within the city limits of Horace, at Sheyenne St and 76th Ave S. The middle school will be built to initially accommodate 900 students. The campus site is large enough that it could be expanded upon, if needed in the future, to…

Bank Robbery Investigation In Bismarck

The robbery happened around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at U.S. Bank on the East Bismarck Expressway.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – Police are investigating a bank robbery in Bismarck. The robbery happened around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at U.S. Bank on the East Bismarck Expressway. Police were looking for a male suspect, about 6’01” carrying a respirator mask, with grey pants and a black shirt. He had a dark beard and black glasses. Residents in the area were…

MN Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan Hold One Minnesota Inaugural Celebration in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. –  After a trip around Minnesota, newly inaugurated Gov.Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan have their final stop in Moorhead. Usually the inauguration party happens at the state capitol, but the Walz Administration decides to take the governor’s office to the people. When speaking to the audience at Junkyard Brewing, Walz and Flanagan both say they wouldn’t be…

The Good Feet Store Opens in Fargo

It's open from 10 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday

FARGO, N.D. — The Good Feet Store is now open for business in Fargo in a strip mall along 13th Avenue and 43rd Street South. The store is a franchise which sells custom-fitted arch supports. Employees say educating people about foot health can truly make a difference for the alignment of their body. The store has already had plenty of people…

Federal Law Requires Hospitals to Post Prices Online

The Department of Health and Human Services enforced the law as of Jan. 1 to "promote transparency" between hospitals and their consumers

FARGO, N.D. — The Department of Health and Human Services started enforcing a federal law on January 1 in order to reduce the “challenges that exist for patients due to insufficient price transparency.” While it may be promoting that hospitals be more clear with patients about pricing, it’s also creating some confusion on both ends. “It’s very nondescript as far as…

How Could Someone Like Jayme Closs Recover From Trauma?

FARGO, N.D. – For Jayme Closs, the process to get back to normalcy is not one someone can predict. “One trauma doesn’t necessarily impact each kid that might go through the exact same thing in the same way,” Child Therapist and Clinical Supervisor at The Village Family Service Center Shauna Erickson said. That’s why there isn’t a one size fits all…