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Fargo Schools Hire Superintendent

Mr. Rupak Gandhi is currently the Assistant Superintendent for Harrison District Two in Colorado Springs, CO.

Rupak Gandhi  FARGO, ND — Fargo Board of Education voted unanimously to offer the position of superintendent to Mr. Rupak Gandhi. Gandhi has accepted the position pending the negotiation of a written contract. Rupak Gandhi is currently the Research, Data and Accountability Officer (Assistant Superintendent) for Harrison School District Two in Colorado Springs, CO. Gandhi graduated from Texas A&M University…

LIVE: Tater Tot And Patton

From the wilds of Los Angeles to the ranchlands of South Dakota -- and now, to the streets of Fargo.

It’s a movie that’s making for some significant buzz among fans of independent film and it’s coming to the Fargo film fest for audiences right here in the region. By the producer of “Napoleon Dynamite” and starring “La-La Land” actress Jessica Rothe and Bates Wilder (Joy, Detroit) as her uncle, the film examines the life of a wayward millenial booted…

Marijuana Trail Left After Burglary Near NDSU Campus

Sgt. Jerrod Wagner tells KFGO News, two male suspects who entered the house fled in car but not before dropping packages of marijuana in their haste to get away.

FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo police are investigating a burglary early Friday at a residence in the 1200 block of 11 1/2 Street North. Sgt. Jerrod Wagner tells KFGO News, two male suspects who entered the house fled in car but not before dropping packages of marijuana in their haste to get away. It appears the pot was the target of…

Candidate for Moorhead Superintendent Arrested

Scott Staska was arrested on charges of indecent exposure

  WAITE PARK, Minn. — A candidate for Moorhead Schools superintendent has removed himself from consideration. He was a finalist until he ended up under arrest. Earlier this week, employees at Kwik Trip in Waite Park told an officer that a man had been exposing himself. According to police, that man is 56 year–old Scott Staska, who’s on administrative leave as…

Downtown Fargo Eateries Do Away with Plastic Straws and Plastic Bags

Blackbird Woodfire and Nichole's Fine Pastry say the changes are their way of helping environment

FARGO, N.D. — In the United States, Americans throw away over 500 million plastic straws every year, enough to circle the Earth twice. For Blackbird Woodfire in downtown Fargo, the decision to eliminate plastic straws was simple. “We talked about it for a while as a group, and we were looking at ways to cut down on our plastic use. In…

Moorhead Ice Show Celebrating 40 Years with Special Guest

Skaters are throwing on their costumes, getting into character and showing off what they do best

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Ice Show is celebrating 40 years performing on the ice but this year, they are performing a new theme, “One More Chapter.” This annual performance gives kids a chance to let loose and explore their favorite moves on the ice. “All that you’ve worked for you just get to go and do it and have…

Come out to the PRCA Rodeo at the Fargodome!

The livestock have officially arrived!

FARGO, N.D. — The livestock have officially arrived at the Fargodome for this year’s annual P–R–C–A rodeo. Over 200 top professional contestants from across the country are competing. Organizers say whether you are a young child or an adult that’s been going for years, it is a fun filled weekend that brings a true, traditional rodeo to town. You can…

Woman Finds A Dead Body In Her Front Yard

She Called Authorities To Her House In Naytahwaush Thursday Afternoon

NAYTAHWAUSH, Minn. — A shocking discovery Thursday afternoon in Mahnomen County. A woman called authorities after finding a dead man in her front yard in Naytahwaush. The body was taken to Grand Forks for an autopsy. The name of the man will be released after family has been notified. The death is under investigation by numerous agencies including the Mahnomen…

Norsk Hostfest Signs Michael Bolton For Fall Festival

The largest Scandinavian heritage festival in North America Is Held In Minot, North Dakota

MINOT, N.D. — The man behind some of the biggest hits of the 1990’s is headed to the country’s largest Scandinavian festival. Grammy award-winning singer Michael Bolton is set to perform September 27 at this fall’s Norsk Hostfest in Minot. Bolton has racked up 9 number one songs and sold 75 million records around the world. Tickets go on sale…

Fire Department Called to Aspen Dental Due to Faulty Sprinklers

No fire was reported, but high-powered fans cleared the floors of remaining water

FARGO, N.D. — A faulty sprinkler system prompted one local dental office to call the fire department. Even though there was no fire, employees at Aspen Dental still had to clear the puddles from their main lobby. With the help of several high–powered fans to clear out the water, Aspen Dental still manage to help their patients with all their dental…