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LIVE: Artist Series — Play For A Cause

A playwright who's the latest in a long line of those who give other artists a way to shine.

When you think of art, chances are, you think of a painting or a sculpture. But the art we probably consume the most is created by people we hardly ever think about at all. If it wasn’t for writers, 90 percent of the TV and the movies we watch — in fact most of our modern-day entertainment wouldn’t exist at…

North Fargo Scissor Attack

Sgt Matt Ysteboe tells KFGO News, it happened outside a home in the 200 block of 6th Avenue North shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A man escaped serious injury in a random attack in Fargo. Sgt Matt Ysteboe tells KFGO News, it happened outside a home in the 200 block of 6th Avenue North shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday. The victim had just arrived home when a stranger knocked on his car window and demanded a ride. The driver refused…

A Public Hearing Helps Determine the Fate of an 100-Year-Old Detroit Lakes Landmark

The Pavilion in Detroit Lakes has hosted events in the city for over 100 years

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. —When you think of summer nights in Detroit Lakes, most people will mention a memory out on the Pavilion. “I just remember when I was a much younger person going down to the Pavilion to go to dances on the weekend, and boy there were a lot of great bands that played at the Pavilion back in…

F-M Plastic Bag Task Force Ramps Up Efforts to Educate Public about Plastic Bags

The group lobbies with city leaders to make June 5 a "day without plastic bags"

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Thousands of used plastic bags are scattered in areas across the metro. According to the F–M Plastic Bag Task Force, more than 50,000 pounds of plastic bags are used by grocery stores each year. “In Clay County we have our landfill, and I know in Fargo they have a landfill, and the litter around the landfill is for…

Man Arrested in South Fargo Drug Bust

Police seized several weapons and drugs during the raid

FARGO, N.D. — A man has been arrested after an early morning drug bust in South Fargo. Fargo Police, the Cass County Drug Task Force, and the DEA executed a search warrant at 1019 4th Ave. South. The Red River Valley SWAT Team was called to help because one of the suspects had a lengthy criminal history including violence. “The SWAT…

Man Who Married Woman He Didn’t Know At Mall of America Passes Away

David Weinlick Married Elizabeth Runze in June 1998 After Friends Picked Her From Hundreds of Interested Women

1998 CeremonyThe groom who said “I do” to a woman he had just met in a well-publicized wedding at the Mall of America 20 years ago has died. David Weinlick had colon cancer. He was 48. A friend who helped arrange David’s marriage to Elizabeth Runze in June 1998, says he died Sunday night in hospice care in a Minneapolis…

Essentia Holds Open House for New Equipment

Numerous items are available from wheelchairs to food pumps to custom prosthetics

FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health Medical Equipment and Supplies hosted an open house to showcase its products. Numerous items were available from wheelchairs to food pumps to custom prosthetics. Anyone in the community can purchase equipment from the facility, regardless of what provider they’re seeing. Guests could also tour the building, network with the medical supplies team, and see demonstrations of…

Pair of Canada Geese Lay Eggs on Nature Trail of Rabanus Park

Environmental experts warn about bothering the geese while they're nesting

FARGO, N.D. — Two Canada geese set up shop to lay their eggs on the nature trail at Rabanus Park. The goose and gander have held down their spot for the last few days. Canada geese tend to lay their eggs in the spring, and operate under a system where the goose guards the eggs while the gander stands guard. Eggs…

Sanford AirMed, FM Ambulance Host Open House for National EMS Week

Officers from several police departments and service organizations came to the event

FARGO, N.D. — People had the chance to learn more about emergency services as part of EMS Week. Sanford Air–Med and F–M Ambulance hosted an open house where people can explore emergency vehicles and talk with first responders. People also enjoyed a free dinner and went through simulators of emergency situations. First responders say the event is a good way for…

Woman Accidentally Drives Car Into Sherwin Williams

Grand Forks Police Say it appears Anderson hit the gas instead of the brakes

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It was a shock for workers at Sherwin Williams in Grand Forks. A car driven by 70-year-old Sue Anderson of Williams, Minnesota ended up inside the store around 2 o’clock this afternoon. Police say it appears Anderson hit the gas instead of the brakes and drove into the store, causing extensive damage. Anderson and a passenger…