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Grand Forks Man Seriously Injured After Jumping Off Moving Train

The Grand Forks Police Department says around 1:30 a.m., a resident called for medical assistance after a man was found outside with "severe injuries to his limbs" and requesting help.

Grand Forks, N.D. (KFGO) – A 21-year-old man was severely injured after attempting to jump off a moving train in Grand Forks early Sunday morning. The Grand Forks Police Department says around 1:30 a.m., a resident called for medical assistance after a man was found outside with “severe injuries to his limbs” and requesting help. The man was subsequently taken…

Sen. Heitkamp, Rep. Cramer React: Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation and Senate Race Moving Forward

Cramer is ahead in the polls 50-42

RUTLAND, N.D. — It was a celebration for all things Scandinavian and a touch of politics, as Sen. Heitkamp and Congressman Cramer continue their campaigns for the senate in the 34th annual Uffda Day parade. Right now, Cramer is leading the polls 50 to 42. His supporters say they expect him to win because Heitkamp didn’t vote to confirm Kavanaugh….

Sharing War Stories: 88 Local Veterans Spent Two Days In Washington, D.C.

They were selected for the latest North Dakota-Minnesota Veterans Honor Flight

FARGO, N.D. — They were a group of 88 of our area’s finest service members. They were just the latest heroes to take the North Dakota-Minnesota Veterans Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. We went along for the ride and it was a 2-day whirlwind of activity as we took in memorial after memorial, shared lunches and snacks and more importantly shared…

“Art Ghoullery” Brings Out All the Halloween Stops this Season

The exhibit is open through November 4

MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s not all trick-or-treating and costumes when it comes to Halloween, sometimes it’s about art. The Rourke Art Museum is putting on their free “Art Ghoullery” through November 4, featuring works of goblins and ghosts from 20 artists across the United States. Pieces range from cute and silly to creepy and sinister Halloween art. The goal of…

How the West Fargo Park District Transforms Local Arena into Pumpkin Patch

Not only do families get to pick them out, but they get to bring them inside to decorate

WEST FARGO, N.D. — What better way to get into the fall spirit than picking pumpkins right in your neighborhood? The West Fargo Park District is bringing the farm style pumpkin patch and hay barrels to Veterans Memorial Arena. Not only do families get to pick them out, but they get to bring them inside to decorate. Many of the…

Grand Forks Woman Identified After Fatal Crash In Town On Friday

74-year-old Cheryl Doerr was turning westbound onto 32nd Ave South from a parking lot

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks woman died after a crash Friday morning in Grand Forks. The police department says it was around 10:40 a.m. when 74-year-old Cheryl Doerr was turning westbound onto 32nd Ave South from a parking lot. Her vehicle was hit by another vehicle. Doerr was taken to Altru Hospital where she died. The other driver, a…

Passenger Killed, Driver Charged With DUI

34-year-old Darin Klabo of Portland, North Dakota died in the accident that happened shortly after midnight Friday

TRAILL COUNTY, N.D. — Authorities have identified a passenger in a pickup who died in a rollover crash on a gravel road south of Mayville. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 34-year-old Darin Klabo of Portland, North Dakota died in the accident that happened shortly after midnight Friday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup,…

Man Has “Severe Injuries To His Limbs” After Falling Off Of Train, Getting Run Over

Grand Forks Police say around 1:30 Sunday morning a person called 9-1-1 after a man was found outside

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A 21-year-old man was severely hurt after attempting to jump off a moving train in Grand Forks. Police say around 1:30 Sunday morning, a person called 9-1-1 after a man was found outside with “severe injuries to his limbs” and yelling for help. The man was taken to Altru Hospital and his current condition and prognosis is…

Community Rallies Behind 6-Year-Old Boy Fighting Rare Form of Leukemia

A benefit for him included a silent auction, bake sale, and other activities

FARGO, N.D. — The community is rallying behind a 6–year–old who’s fighting for his life. Six months ago, Grantley Johnson was diagnosed with acute myeloblastic leukemia, which is rare in children. “You don’t know what to say, you don’t know what to think, it completely turns everything upside down and everything you thought was going to happen, it’s not there anymore,”…

Valley City State Women’s Basketball Team Rallies Around Girl with Down Syndrome

Team members and supporters walked Lily Rudnick at Gigi's PlayHouse Walk and Fest in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — The Valley City State Vikings women’s basketball team has had plenty of success over the last few years, finishing 25-5 with a trip to the NAIA National Tournament last season. But the team’s true heart and soul doesn’t suit up on the court. Instead, Lily Rudnick, 10, pumps up the Vikings with her energy and strength. “Over the…