MOORHEAD, Minn. — Mark Empting is declaring his candidacy for Clay County Sheriff. He joins at least three other candidates who have expressed interest in joining the race. They are seeking the position currently held by Bill Bergquist, who is retiring at the end of this term. Empting says Bergquist put Clay County in a good place, but there are…
FARGO, N.D. — Well today is Bagel Day, and Boppa’s Bagels in Fargo celebrated in style. Throughout the day, Boppa’s offered discounted prices on their handmade bagels to help spread the cheer. Boppa’s owner Frank Darko loves the feeling of hand–crafting bagels on a daily basis. Even though he has owned Boppa’s for nearly two years, Darko believes that Bagel Day…
DETROIT LAKES, MN (KFGO) – Three people were taken into custody after a hit-and-run in Becker County where a 21 year-old man died. The victim was struck on Pow Wow Hwy. east of Pine Point. He was Joshua Jones of Ponsford. Deputies later located a car in Pine Point where the three people were found. It was reported shortly before…
FARGO, ND — Fargo police arrested three individuals for theft of firearms. Police say on February 6, 2018 around 12:30 p.m. four men entered a local pawn shop. Two of them tried to distract an employee while another man acted as a lookout. The fourth man broke into the locked pistol case and took two guns. Surveillance footage from the…
FARGO, N.D. — One upstart organization hopes Giving Hearts Day helps them fuel the future of art in the Metro. The Creative Plains Foundation looks to use its donations to fund its new After School Arts program. The organization plans to fund ten scholarships for children to attend their program for ten weeks. With an optimistic outlook on encouraging interest…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn — Detroit Lakes just completed the first ice harvest they’ve had in more than 50 years. All that ice was used to create a 24-foot-tall ice palace. Detroit Lakes has been turned completely into a scene right out of the movie Frozen between the cold weather and the ice palace that is now lit up tonight. The…
FARGO, ND — A one–year–old is the first child with Down syndrome to be chosen as the Gerber baby. This adorable baby is giving inspiration to the world and to families right here in the valley. “Oh my gosh, look at this this is so cool, we are seriously breaking barriers and we are doing wonderful things,” said Tahnee…
FARGO, ND — Casey’s General Store at 1401 South University Drive was held up by a man with a gun. Emergency dispatchers say the call came in shortly after 7:30 tonight. We have a crew on the scene and they tell us there are about 4 cop cars at the store and they are interviewing people at this moment. Police…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — People in the community waded into freezing water to support others with disabilities. Creative Care for Reaching Independence (CCRI) hosted their annual Polar Plunge in Moorhead. People had to pay or donate at least $75 for the privilege of diving into a pool of water on a cold February day. CCRI says that they’re happy to be…
FARGO, N.D. — The community came together to take a swing at some virtual golf and raise money for Haley’s Hope, a dyslexia learning center. This was the biggest event so far for Haley’s Hope, bringing together many people who support the cause at a virtual indoor golf course. The organization has helped hundreds of people over the past seven…
