North Dakota News

Morning Grain Dryer Fire Involves Several Departments

The Salvation Army used one of its trailers to help frozen firefighters warm up.

CLAY COUNTY, MINN. (KFGO) – Firefighters from Dilworth, Glyndon, and Moorhead battled a grain dryer fire in bitterly cold conditions at a farm 10 miles north of Dilworth early Monday. Those types of fires have been happening often lately as farmers are using the dryers for long periods, drying out their crops as a result of recent wet weather. Clay…

Mr. Grinch Takes A Trip To Visit Fargo Pet Store

During the photo shoot, cash was raised for Minn-Kota Paaws to help people in need

FARGO, N.D. — Puppies, kittens, and families got to meet a very famous mean one who made a trip to Fargo. Mr.Grinch took a trip to the Natural Pet Center to meet people and raise some money for a good cause. Not only could you meet the man in green, you could get a Christmas picture with him too. Although…

Santa Visits Candy Cane Carnival in Fargo

People packed the Avalon Events Center for some holiday fun

FARGO, N.D. — Parents, boys and girls of all ages packed into the Avalon Events Center to stay warm and enjoy some early holiday time together. “It’s a great day to have the families come out and spend time together and do some activities take pictures with Santa, ya know, walk around and just spend time together for the holidays,”…

Local Radio Host Shares Her Story With “Silent Disease”

Endometriosis impacts one in 10 women, but it's rarely talked about

SABIN, Minn. — She’s the familiar voice on WAVE 104.1, but there’s something about Natalie Burbeck that many listeners can’t hear. Burbeck knew from a young age her body was experiencing something different from other girls. “I mean, you would talk with girlfriends about things and you find out, okay, they have these symptoms and you feel like yours are…

Man Dies After Falling Through the Ice in Stutsman County

It happened four miles east of Medina

MEDINA, N.D. — The body of a man who was reported missing in Stutsman County has been found after falling through the ice. Authorities say it happened four miles east of Medina. The man’s utility vehicle had been seen on the ice since last Monday. The Stutsman County Sheriff says he could have possibly been in the ice since last…

Swimming in the winter? Well, that’s now possible at Fargo South High School

The Fargo Park District is offering "Open Swim" for community members

FARGO, N.D- Amber Morris came to celebrate her son’s birthday and says this gives the kids an opportunity to do something different and not worry about being cold. She also says that during the winter months, the pools are not as busy and they can swim and run around more freely. “Who doesn’t love the swim, especially the kids so…

Elementary School Helps Kids Shop For Holiday Presents

This is the 13th year the school has put on the sale

FARGO, N.D. — Kids at a Fargo elementary school are getting into the holiday spirit by doing some special shopping. Students at Clara Barton Elementary school, with the help of Santa’s elves, got to pick out special holiday gifts for their families. Every item purchased costs the kids only 1 dollar and all the cash raised is put back into…

Hector International Airport Showcases Local Singers

Free performances are held weekly for the public

FARGO, N.D. — Over the next few weeks, Hector International Airport will be more than just a place to get in and out of Fargo. The ArtWORKS program hosted by the Arts Partnership is launching weekly musical performances by local artists at the airport’s cafe. The concerts are free and open to the public. Local alt-country singer David Allen kicked…

North Dakota High School Freshmen Attend Career Expo

It allows them to explore careers in health, tech and trade industries

FARGO, N.D. — As high school freshmen, a lot of these students don’t know where life may take them after graduation. This interactive career expo allows them to envision future careers in health, tech and trade industries. “A lot of the reactions are, ‘I didn’t know this was a possibility’ or ‘This is really cool.’ And then sometimes students are…

Famous Photographer R. J. Kern Opens Exhibit At Plains Art Museum

R.J. Kern's work is called "The Unchosen."

FARGO, N.D. — A famous American photographer is showcasing one of his latest exhibits at the Plains Art Museum that has roots in the Midwest. R. J. Kern’s work is called “The Unchosen.” It’s about the honors and efforts of animals and their handlers who came in last place at 10 Minnesota county fairs. Kern says the artwork showcases the…