MOORHEAD, Minn. – Sam Bestge is a freshman in high school. Four years ago, he stumbled across an article in a newspaper with some startling information about his county. “The Becker County Food Pantry was one of the highest used food pantries in Minnesota, so that got me thinking, ‘What can I do to help someone in my school?’” said…
Courtesy: KFGOMOORHEAD, Minn. – The Clay County Commission votes unanimously to continue accepting refugees. The resolution was made necessary by President Trump’s executive order requiring local consent before immigrants can be accepted. Commissioner Kevin Campbell says having refugees “comes with challenges,” but in our community, we work together.” He says, “I think it’s a proud day here in Clay County…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–A Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to killing a Florida woman who prosecutors said was targeted because the two looked alike. Officials say 57-year-old Lois Riess will serve a life sentence in prison for the first-degree murder of Pamela Hutchinson. Officials say Riess targeted Hutchinson because they shared similar features, and because Riess wanted to assume Hutchinson’s identity….
FARGO, N.D. — The CDC estimates that at least 1,300 people nationwide have died from the flu this year. While this number doesn’t surprise one North Dakota epidemiologist, the type of flu affecting people in our region does. “It is a little unusual, if you look back at prior seasons, the A-string is predominant early in the season, and then…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Minnesota Democratic Congressman Collin Peterson says he’s leaning against voting in favor of impeachment for President Trump, but he has yet to make a final decision. He says he doesn’t believe Democrats have presented a solid enough case. Peterson says with little chance of the Republican-controlled senate going along, the process is only dividing the country further….
FARGO, ND – In the early hours of the morning, volunteers from the Knights of Columbus are giving up their precious free time to make sure that these mattresses are loaded onto trucks, and headed out into the community. The mattresses are going to 73 families who desperately need them. Some families have kids who have been sleeping on the…
FARGO, N.D. — After a battle with health problems, Craig Whitney, President and CEO of The Chamber of Fargo Moorhead West Fargo has died. Whitney passed away Saturday at Sanford Health-Broadway in Fargo. The 59-year-old Whitney had served the community in the Chamber of Commerce since 2010. Before his leadership role in the FM Metro, Whitney worked for then Vice…
DETROIT LAKES, MINN. — A crowd of people grouped in the frigid cold at the Veterans Memorial Park in Detroit Lakes to honor all branches of the military in remembrance for all those who serve our country. This event is just one of the hundreds across the county as people hang a wreath for each branch. “This is a small…
GLYNDON, Minn. – It’s going to be a cold weekend, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take the family out to have a little fun in the snow. The Buffalo River Race Park in Glyndon is hosting the Country Cat Snocross National Race this weekend. The race brings together snowmobile racers from all over the world including Norway and France….
MOORHEAD, MN (KFGO) – A suspect wanted for a stabbing in Moorhead was arrested in Fargo. Police say two men were fighting in downtown Moorhead when the victim was cut in the hand. Triston Wallette, 22, was tracked down in Fargo and is being held in the Cass County Jail. The two know each other and were quarreling outside the…
