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UPDATE: Congressman Kevin Cramer Says President Trump Is Not Expected In Minnesota And North Dakota

New York Times report said he would campaign on behalf of Republican candidates

President Trump is in Singapore preparing for his historic summit with the leader of North Korea. The New York Times is reporting that when that summit is over, the president will make stops in Minnesota’s Iron Range and in North Dakota. The report says he will campaign on behalf of Republican candidates. But Congressman Kevin Cramer told KFGO that “it’s…

Luna Fargo Puts on Second Annual Block Party

Vendors included local farmers, Scoop–n–Dough, Off the Deck Hot Sauce and more

  FARGO, N.D. — Ribfest may be over but summer festivities are only beginning. Luna Fargo put on their second summer block party this year in historic Midtown. Vendors included local farmers, Scoop–n–Dough, Off the Deck Hot Sauce and more. Last year was the first block party Luna threw where they expected about 250 people, but more than 800 people showed…

Pop Up Shop & Open House Donates $1,000 to Sanford Children’s Hospital

More than ten local businesses donated 15 percent of their proceeds

  FARGO, N.D. — It might just be the most fun open house you could ever go to. Footitt Homes’ property at 7387 Eagle Pointe Drive South is for sale but instead of holding a traditional open house, the realtor brought in local businesses. While touring the home, guests could buy items from more than ten local boutiques, get a massage…

Man Killed In Crash Thursday Worked For U.S. Customs And Border Protection

The man has been identified as 51-year-old Christopher Bacon

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A man killed in a crash near Crookston on Thursday was an on duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection employee. The man has been identified as 51-year-old Christopher Bacon. According to the crash report, Bacon rear-ended a semi on Highway 2 near County Road 46. He died as a result of crash related injuries. No one…

UPDATE: Missing Casselton Woman Found Safe

41-year-old Kate Kieffer was last seen around noon on Friday

UPDATE June 11, 2018: Kate Kieffer was safely located. The attempt to locate is no longer needed, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank those that assisted. Original story below: CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A Casselton woman has gone missing. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old Kate Kieffer was last seen around noon on Friday near West Acres Mall….

More Than 70 Local Vendors Set Up Shop at FM Pride Fest Market

The market is part of a weekend worth of festivities for the FM Equality Project

FARGO, N.D. — After moving to the Fargo–Moorhead area two years ago, Chris Davin wanted to create an event that could promote equality across the Metro. “June is National Pride Month all over the world, so I figured why not bring the organization out here,” said Davin, the Founder of the Fargo Moorhead Equality Project. This led to the Fargo Moorhead…

Star Legacy Foundation Raises Awareness for Stillborn Babies

26,000 families in the U.S. experience pregnancy loss every year

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Star Legacy Foundation is raising awareness for pregnancy loss by hosting a 5K event and fundraiser. One participant in the event, Audra Mikesh, describes how she felt she found out her daughter was stillborn. “Blank. They told me and I didn’t know what to do. It was a very hard day for everybody,” she said. Her baby…

T and T 5K is Giving Back to NICU Nurses Who Have Devoted So Much to the Teberg Family

"It's here. Our small dream is coming true today"

KINDRED, N.D. — Emily and Brian Teberg, a mother and father from Kindred have experienced two of their daughters in the Essentia Health NICU. After years of spending hours upon hours with the nurses, they took a dream and made it a reality. Take a look at how they are giving back to those who have changed their lives. It…

Gasper’s School of Dance Holds End-of-Year Recital

Dancers performed a variety of styles like ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop

FARGO, N.D. — Students at Gasper’s School of Dance got to show off their moves at an end–of–the–year recital. Kids as young as three and even adults got perform what they learned in the styles of ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. The dancers range from beginner to pre–professional. About 270 students are involved, and a scholarship award was given to…

Aspen Dental Gives Veterans Free Dental Care

Their Day of Service is Part of their Healthy Mouth Movement

FARGO, N.D. — Nearly 500 Aspen Dental locations across the country, including the one in Fargo, gave veterans free dental exams and treatment. This is the fifth year Aspen Dental has held the Day of Service as part of their Healthy Mouth Movement. Many veterans struggle to get dental care when they need it. The Aspen Dental team says this is…