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Winner Wants To Remain Anonymous, Picks Lump-Sum Payment

BISMARCK, ND– Someone from Mapleton has claimed the “Lucky for Life” lottery prize from Monday night’s drawing. The state lottery says the winner has decided to remain anonymous. The ticket was sold at Cash Wise Foods on 13th Avenue South in Fargo. The winner took the lump-sum option, which totals $390,000 before taxes. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: CASH…

Farm Rescue Accepting Spring Crop-Planting Applications

It was launched in North Dakota in 2006 and has since expanded to five neighboring states

Farm Rescue is accepting applications for spring crop-planting assistance. The group provides free physical labor for farmers and ranchers dealing with an injury, illness or a natural disaster. It relies on volunteers from around the country, donations and corporate sponsors. It was launched in North Dakota in 2006 and has since expanded to five neighboring states. It has helped nearly…

Peter Welte Nomination As U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota Advances

His nomination now moves on to the full Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Peter Welte to serve as the U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota. Welte is currently in private practice but spent over a decade as State’s Attorney for Grand Forks County. His nomination now moves on to the full Senate. The Senate will also vote on former Lieutenant Governor…

Cause of Grand Forks House Fire is “Undetermined”

One firefighter was taken to Altru Hospital after suffering minor injuries while fighting the blaze

GRAND FORKS, ND — The cause of a house fire in Grand Forks on Saturday has been classified as undetermined. The structure has also been deemed unsafe by the Grand Forks Fire Marshal’s office. The fire was reported shortly after 7 Saturday night when someone spotted flames coming from windows on the first floor. No one was at home at the…

Racists Flyers Found in North Fargo

The flyers say "all hate crimes are hoaxes."

FARGO (KFGO) – Several residents in north Fargo awoke to find racist flyers on their vehicles’ windshields Thursday morning. The flyers say “all hate crimes are hoaxes.” They include images of prominent TV personalities and African Americans, along with a noose and a Clorox bleach label. Erin Holdman lives near Roosevelt school, where many of the flyers were distributed. “It’s…

Plane Crash Near Wyndmere, ND

Two people aboard a small plane that went down near Wyndmere, North Dakota are believed to be okay. 

WYNDMERE, N.D. (AP) _ The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a small plane has gone down in a field in Richland County. Sgt. Wade Kadrmas says the two occupants were taken to a Fargo hospital for evaluation, but appeared to be OK. The plane went down in a field near Wyndmere Thursday morning. Kadrmas says the plane belongs to the…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Aster

A fragile flower who's survived a lot.

It’s been said the strongest flower is one that blooms in adversity. (Actually, it was Mulan’s dad that said it.) But it’s often true, and it’s Aster the chihuahua mix is a beautiful example of it in real life. She came to 4 Luv of Dog rescue as an owner surrender with some serious health issues, ones her owner couldn’t…

National Weather Service Releases It’s Spring Flood Outlook

NWS says the risk for significant snowmelt flooding has further increased, running well above long term historical averages across the Red River and Devils Lake Basin.

GRAND FORKS, ND — Taking into account this weekends forecast for snow in our area, the National Weather Service has released it’s 2019 Spring Flood Outlook. NWS says the risk for significant snowmelt flooding has further increased, running well above long term historical averages across the Red River and Devils Lake Basin. They also says March snow and the indication…

Church Uses Glitter Ash to Support LGBTQ Community on Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is a day that Christians receive a cross of ash on their foreheads to begin the 40 days of reflection and repentance in preparation for Easter

FARGO, N.D. –A local church is using Ash Wednesday to help support the acceptance of the LGBTQ community. Ash Wednesday is a day that Christians receive a cross of ash on their foreheads to begin the 40 days of reflection and repentance in preparation for Easter. Glitter and Ash blends the symbols of mortality and hope, and represents that someone…

Sheyenne High School Students Raise Money for Playground in West Fargo

"Opportunities at Play" is a group that promotes access to inclusive playgrounds so that all children can have the freedom to play

WEST FARGO, N.D. –Sheyenne High School students are raising money to build a new playground in West Fargo. “Opportunities at Play” is a group that promotes access to inclusive playgrounds so that all children can have the freedom to play. They’re raising money through t–Shirt sales. Shirts cost 15 dollars each with a portion of the proceeds going towards the…