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Great Plains Food Bank Receives Beefy Donation of Protein for the Summer

Hornbacher's, Smithfield Foods donate 40,000 pounds of protein

FARGO, N.D. — For many families across the country, summer is one of the toughest seasons to have regular access to food. “Summertime is always one of the biggest need periods because of all the kids that don’t have school, so during the school year, they have breakfast and lunch that’s taken care of but that goes away in the summertime,”…

How to Stay Safe While Using Fireworks

Use water to prevent disposed fireworks from reigniting

WEST FARGO, N.D. — When you light fireworks on the Fourth of July, make sure you’re doing it with care. Firefighters say a key thing to remember when using fireworks is that everything that goes up must come down. Sparklers, which can heat up to over 1,200 degrees, can also be dangerous. “Children are the main users of sparklers. They’re intrigued…

West Fargo Public Schools Officially Welcomes its New Superintendent Beth Slette

Dr. Flowers officially retired on June 30th after a 45 year long career as an educator

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Schools officially welcomed in its new leader Beth Slette as she begins her new role as the West Fargo Superintendent. “It’s been a busy day already, very busy,” Slette said. It’s day one officially on the job and she is already on the go with a jam packed schedule. “The day, I start…

Rep. Kevin Cramer Opens Up About Trump Visit, Upcoming Election

Cramer anticipates that Trump will make another appearance in North Dakota at a larger venue than Scheels Arena

FARGO, N.D. — Ahead of November’s election with Senator Heidi Heitkamp for a seat in the U.S. Senate, Congressman Kevin Cramer says this race could demonstrate how civil politics really are in North Dakota. Fresh off President Trump’s visit to Fargo last week, Cramer says even though the political climate in the state might be rough and tumble at times, he…

Keeping Pets Safe During Fourth of July Fireworks

Pets can get scared from the sound of fireworks

FARGO, N.D. — Pets can get scared from the sound of fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations. It’s best to keep them inside in an escape–proof room so they don’t run away. You can use soothing music to try to drown out the noise from fireworks. Thunder shirts can also calm animals down. If you do go out with your pet,…

Cameron Bolton Organ Donation Begins

22-year-old Fargo Man died after a crash last week near Mapleton

FARGO, N.D. — The death of a young Fargo man after a crash last week near Mapleton is giving new life to others. The family of 22-year-old Cameron Bolton had to make the tough decision to take him off of life support after he was declared brain dead. The first organ donor recipients include a 30-year-old man who is getting…

Lamoureux Twins To Speak At TEDxFargo

Jocelyne and Monique were members of the gold medal winning USA Women's Hockey Team

FARGO, N.D. — Olympic gold medal winners will be featured at this year’s TEDxFargo. The Lamoureux twins, Jocelyne and Monique, were members of the gold medal winning Team USA Women’s Hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics. The North Dakota natives are on the long list of featured speakers during TEDxFargo on July 26 at the Fargo Civic Center. Here is…

Bail Set At $500,000 For Woman Accused Of Drowning Newborn

Ginny Lubitz is charged with murder and attempted murder

FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo woman accused of drowning her newborn has had her bail set at $500,000. 36-year-old Ginny Lubitz is charged with murder and attempted murder for the May 5th death. Court documents say Lubitz placed her newborn child face down in about an inch of water in her bathtub to cause his death. Police say when…

Missing Williston Pair May Be In Fargo

If you have any information call Fargo Police dispatch, 701-451-7660.

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police believe a missing pair from Williston, ND may be in the Fargo Area. The Williston Police Department has reason to believe Miranda and Jaiden Wells are in the Fargo Area. Miranda Wells is 38 years old, has strawberry blonde hair and green eyes. Jaiden is 13, has shoulder length brown-red hair and blue eyes. If…

Remembering Nine-Year-Old Grace Bettie: A “Role Model for Everyone”

Her family and community members from all over the F-M area held a candlelight vigil in her honor

GLYNDON, Minn. — A community comes together for a candlelight vigil to support the family of nine–year–old Grace Bettie. She drowned in the swimming pond at Buffalo River State Park last week. KVRR’s Danielle Church has more on those remembering the impact Grace had on not only the F–M community, but all those around her. Nine–year–old Grace Bettie had many hopes…