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Mobile Concert Hall Pops Up in Downtown Fargo

The Concert Truck tries to make classical music more accessible

FARGO, N.D. — It’s a concert hall on wheels. And many passersby were not disappointed. “It’s very good,” said 11-year-old Dimarlo Aroni. Pianists Susan Zhang and Nick Luby are bringing classical music across the country with their pop-up venue, the Concert Truck. The first performance was in Columbia, South Carolina about two weeks ago.  Since then, Zhang and Luby have…

Grand Forks Hotel Robbed During Power Outage

A man wearing all white clothing, with his face covered, showed a note demanding money from the cash register.

GRAND FORKS (KFGO) – A robber took advantage of a power outage and robbed the Springhill Suites Hotel in Grand Forks around 4:30 a.m Friday. A man wearing all white clothing, with his face covered, showed a note demanding money from the cash register. He fled before police arrived. He’s described as a five feet, six inches to five feet,…

Minnehaha Academy Fatal Explosion: “A Bible Verse Comes to Mind”

People caught in the building talk about what it was like to try to escape before the explosion. Reporter Karen Scullin from KMSP Fox 9 Reports from Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Two people are dead after a gas explosion at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis. The school’s custodian was pulled from the rubble last night. Caught in the explosion, a terrifying and surreal moment for those inside Minnehaha Academy when a portion of it blew up. “Yeah, it felt like somebody pushed you down,” said school accountant, Joel Maart….

WE Fest Opens with Longest Bar in Minnesota, New Acts in Lineup

Hold your horses...the lineup isn't the only thing that's fresh. KVRR'S JASON CERJACK ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS REPORT

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — It’s the biggest country and camping music festival in the U.S. and it’s kicking off its 35th year in Detroit Lakes this weekend. Cowboy boots are on and drinks are filled up as more than 150,000 people showed up at WE Fest 2017. Big name acts like Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum and Zac Brown Band will…

Pop, Pop, it’s Almost Show Time! Traffic Tips for Bruno Mars Concert at the Fargodome

They expect the lots to fill up fast since around 18-thousand people are expected for Bruno's show

FARGO, ND — If you’re headed to the Bruno Mars concert tomorrow night at the Fargodome, we’ve got a few traffic tips for you. Northbound I-29 traffic should exit on 12th Avenue North to 18th Street. Southbound I-29 traffic should exit on 19th Avenue North. If you are in town, use 10th Street north to either 17th or 19th Avenues…

Essentia Health Hosts Panel on Opioid Crisis

Business leaders gather to discuss ways drug epidemic can be solved

FARGO, ND — It’s a drug killing more than 90 Americans every day: opiates. One mother understands that after sending her two sons to jail. “I was trying to save their lives,” Mary Locken said. Locken’s sons, 23-year-old Joe and 21-year-old Nicholas, were caught up in the storm of addiction. They started drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana at a young…

2017 Rise Above Seizures Walk at Hoping to Stomp Out Epilepsy

Hundreds participated in the 2017 Rise Above Seizures walk

FARGO, ND –The Fargo-Moorhead area is looking to stomp out Epilepsy at the 2017 Rise Above Seizures walk. Hundreds of people gathered at Scheels Arena to show support and raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation. People are cheering, supporting and walking to stomp out epilepsy at the 2017 Rise Above Seizures Walk. They are hoping to spread the word and…

A Taste of West Fargo Leaves the Community Full and Satisfied

The Second Annual Taste of West Fargo Event Offered Samples From 18 Different Restaurants

WEST FARGO, ND — People left Elmwood Park feeling full and satisfied after sampling food from different restaurants around West Fargo. For $6, people were able to sample food and drinks from 18 restaurants throughout West Fargo. “The reason they’re here is to showcase their specialty,” said West Fargo’s Community Service Coordinator, Kathy Lewin. “Everyone that comes here should not…

Need a School Picture? Lifetouch to Snap One for Free

If your kids missed the chance to get their photos taken, Lifetouch will host the same event from 10-7 p.m. on August 7th and 8th at the Holiday Inn in Fargo

WEST FARGO, ND — It was all smiles for picture day. Lifetouch School Portraits hosted a free picture day at West Fargo VFW to give back to the community. The locally owned company has been in business since 1936 and does the same event across 50 communities in North Dakota as well as a few communities across Minnesota. Kids receive…

Longest Serving Fargo Firefighter Returns to Firehouse

LeDoux served as chief at the department for six of his 47 years

FARGO, ND — A long time Fargo firefighter steps back onto the job to see what’s changed since he’s been gone. Eighteen years after retiring from the Fargo Fire Department, Duke LeDoux is finally making his return. LeDoux worked at the department for 47 years, making him the longest serving fireman in Fargo’s fire house history. He had read about…