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UPDATE: Armstrong Votes To Censure Schiff After Trump Threatened He Be Primaried

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/AP/UPDATE 8:20 p.m. 6/21/23) — Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong could be getting back in former President Trump’s good graces. Trump posting last week that a group of GOP house members should be primaried after voting against censuring and fining Democratic California Rep. Adam Schiff. Armstrong said the censure resolution as written was unconstitutional and he couldn’t vote for…

Moorhead Rehab still open despite closure announcement

MOORHEAD (KFGO) – After losing authorization from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Moorhead Rehab was set to close Tuesday, but as of early Wednesday afternoon, the long-term and rehab center was still open. After the closure was announced, a resident’s family member told KFGO News that Moorhead Rehab intended to appeal the decision. An employee at Moorhead Rehab confirmed they…

Fargo’s Tea & Crepe makes Food Network Magazine’s “50 Best Over-the-Top Treats”

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Food Network Magazine put out its list of “50 Best Over-the-Top Treats” for its July/August 2023 issue. For North Dakota, Fargo’s Tea & Crepe Signature Crepe is the top pick. It’s custard, fruit and chocolate pearls that come nestled in a crepe cone. Tea & Crepe is located downtown. It also sells bubble teas and rolled…

Two dead in plane crash near Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR/CNN/KFGO) — The pilot and passenger in a single-engine plane are dead after crashing shortly after taking off from Duluth International Airport. The crash occurred in a wooded area near an unincorporated township north of Duluth. The Air Force Rescue Coordinator Center in Florida initially detected a distress signal from the plane and contacted Minnesota officials. Dead are…

LIVE: Meet The New Miss North Dakota 2023

The brand new Miss North Dakota has a busy year ahead of her

  The brand new Miss North Dakota has a busy year ahead of her. Sydney Helgeson won the title less than two weeks ago. Since then she’s been touring the state introducing herself to a lot of people. Helgeson graduated from the University of Alabama this spring, so she says the timing is perfect to launch into her new gig….

Backyard Fire Damages 3 Buildings In South Fargo

Fargo firefighters responded to a backyard brush fire at 1630 1st Avenue South Tuesday afternoon that damaged 3 structures

FARGO (KFGO.KVRR) – Fargo firefighters responded to a backyard brush fire at 1630 1st Avenue South Tuesday afternoon that damaged 3 structures. The fire stretched along a fence line that was adjacent to two garages and extended to the rear exterior of a home. Within a few minutes of arriving on the scene, fire crews had the fire knocked down….

How the F-M metro is trying to beat the heat

The 98 degree heat in Fargo flirted with breaking a record for June 20th, tying the record that stood since 1910.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Record-high temperatures overtake the Red River Valley as communities try to cool off. A doctor at Essentia Health says the key to beat the heat is to stay hydrated and limit your time outside to avoid heat exhaustion and stroke. “If you have work you have to do outdoors or have high intensity activities, try to…

“It’s really scary”: Fargo Police investigating gunshot through apartment window

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –  Fargo Police Department is investigating a situation involving a gunshot through a window in the 2200 block of 6th Avenue South. Rita Baker was inside her apartment when the bullet came through the window late Sunday night. “It’s really scary that it can happen.” said Baker. “It was devastating because that is something that I always…