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North Dakota Winter Show Features All Things Agriculture

The event draws people from all over the Midwest And Canada

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The 81st year of the North Dakota Winter Show is running through Saturday. The event draws people from all over the Midwest and Canada and features all things agriculture. “That’s the biggest thing I’ve noticed is there’s something for everybody. So whatever you are, if you’re into vehicles, pickups, you’ll be there tonight, and a different crowd will…

West Fargo Unveils Plan to Manage City’s Future Growth

City leaders believe West Fargo 2.0 will direct the community into a vibrant future

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The city of West Fargo invited the public to hear the final draft of a plan that will manage the city’s growth for the next ten years and beyond. The city says West Fargo 2.0 will lead the community into sustained growth for years to come. West Fargo’s motto is “A City on the Grow!”  And…

Mac Schneider Announces Campaign for U.S. House of Representatives

The Democrat is a Fargo-native and lawyer at a Grand Forks-based law firm

FARGO, N.D. — Former North Dakota Senate Minority Leader Mac Schneider has officially kicked off his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives. Schneider, a lawyer with officers in Fargo and Grand Forks, is seeking the Democratic–NPL endorsement to replace Kevin Cramer, who is running for Senator Heidi Heitkamp’s seat. Schneider’s firm represents clients in disputes with insurance companies and…

West Fargo Considers Changing City-Wide Parking Ordinance

The city wants to make clearing city streets after snow events easier

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The city of West Fargo is considering a revision of its city–wide parking ordinance. According to city leaders, they have received complaints about cars remaining parked in one location for more than the allowed 72 hours. They also say that cars parked on city streets also make snow removal a challenge. The city hopes that a…

Director of North Dakota BCI Nominated For U.S. Marshals Service

President Donald Trump Nominated Dallas Carlson

President Trump has nominated North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation Director Dallas Carlson to the U.S. Marshals Service. The nomination was applauded by his former boss, Senator Heidi Heitkamp, who oversaw the BCI when she served as North Dakota Attorney General. “To have his skill and his ability on the federal side is absolutely wonderful,” said Heitkamp. “So I applaud…

Frazee Man Sentenced To Prison For Setting His Parent’s House On Fire

Michael Strehlow's Mother Saw Him Running From The House After Setting The Fire

FRAZEE, Minn. — A Frazee man is going to prison after he set fire to his parent’s mobile home last November. A judge sentenced 26-year-old Michael Strehlow to more than three years in prison for arson. Strehlow was convicted of setting the fire to his parent’s house along Highway 10 while they slept. His mother awoke and noticed flames coming…

Fargo Man Is Killed After Crashing Into A Stopped NDDOT Snow Plow On Interstate 29

The Plow Was Helping The Highway Patrol During A Crash Investigation

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — A Fargo man is dead after driving his pickup into a parked snowplow on I-29 in Grand Forks County. The crash happened around 7:30 Tuesday morning about a mile north of Reynolds. The plow was stopped along the interstate with a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper and all of their emergency lights were activated. The…

Great Plains Food Bank Is Ready For “The Final Seating”

Annual Fundraising Event Is Coming To An End After 20 Years

FARGO, N.D. — They are calling it “The Final Seating”. The 20th annual Chef’s Gala and Auction at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo will be the last. The annual event has raised over $75,000 each year to directly benefit the Great Plains Food Bank. They have decided to refocus their efforts and look at other opportunities. This year’s event…

Bands Go For The Gold At “Raging Red Band Festival”

Two-Day Event Held At NDSU

FARGO, N.D. — Thirty bands from around the region are going for the gold at NDSU. It’s the sixth annual Raging Red Band Festival at the Reineke Fine Arts Center at NDSU. Bands are performing in the hopes of receiving a gold, silver or bronze trophy. The festival provides an opportunity for sixth through twelfth grade musicians to perform for…

Effort to Save Turkeys After Fire Near Walcott

County Emergency Manager Brett Lambrecht says that barn contained all the power and water equipment needed for two other turkey barns.

WALCOTT, N.D. (KFGO) – There’s a scramble underway this afternoon to save 30,000 turkeys on a farm east of Walcott in Richland County. Fire earlier today destroyed an empty barn at the Lelm Turkey farm.  County Emergency Manager Brett Lambrecht says that barn contained all the power and water equipment needed for two other turkey barns.  He says there’s only…