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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to be Installed in North Dakota

They will be paid for by the state's share of the record settlement in the Volkswagen diesel emissions cheating scandal

  NORTH DAKOTA — Electric vehicle charging stations are coming to North Dakota. They would be located along I-29 and 94 and Highway 2. They will be paid for by the state’s share of the record settlement in the Volkswagen diesel emissions cheating scandal. Fargo Parking Commission member Mike Williams says 15% of the $7.5 million must be used for…

Session Time Ticking as ND Lawmakers Rush to Finish in Time

This is day 72, and lawmakers may meet Saturday as they work to resolve remaining bills and agree on a budget

  BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Legislature is racing to finish its work five days before the constitutional 80-day limit. This is day 72, and lawmakers may meet Saturday as they work to resolve remaining bills and agree on a budget. The session opened in January with more than 800 measures. Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner says there were…

Controlled Burn Scheduled Near River’s Bend Development in West Fargo

The burn is scheduled for 6 a.m. Friday and should last four to five hours, if weather permits

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — You could see a lot of smoke coming from West Fargo tomorrow morning. The city is planning a controlled burn of abandoned structures and trees south of I-94 near the River’s Bend development. The burn is scheduled for 6 a.m. Friday and should last four to five hours, if weather permits. The burn is being…

Grand Forks Man Found Dead Near Red River

The man has been identified as Erik Shulind, 40, of Grand Forks.

GRAND FORKS (KFGO) – Police do not suspect a crime in the death of a man whose body was found near the Red River Wed. afternoon. A woman walking on a bike path discovered the body. The man has been identified as Erik Shulind, 40, of Grand Forks. Police are asking for information from anyone who may have seen Shulind…

Expo Talks Upcoming Food Trends and Helps Local Restaurants

Through cooking demos and fresh samples, the expo helped local businesses dealing with food

FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of vendors are helping local restaurants use the resources they have to stay up to date and better serve their customers. They packed the Fargodome with smells, sizzles and plenty of food samples for the 2017 Food Expo. It’s a chance for distributors to expand their customer base, and for food operators to stay up to…

Grand Forks Police Investigating Body Found Near the Red River

The body was discovered by a woman walking along the bike path

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police are investigating a body found by the Red River. Authorities responded to a call of a deceased man found along the banks of the river in Lincoln Drive Park shortly before 5:30 p.m. The body was discovered by a woman walking along the bike path. The man’s identity is being withheld until the…

Chick-fil-A to take Over Fomer West Acres Restaurant

This space has been vacant for more than a year

FARGO, N.D. — A popular fast food chain known for southern chicken recipes is coming to North Dakota. Fargo’s city planning director says Chick-fil-A is building on the former location of TGI Fridays at West Acres Mall. This space has been vacant for more than a year. Plans for the restaurant are under review and construction can start once the…

Update: Bullet the Cat Headed to Foster Home

Two weeks ago we told you that Cat's Cradle shelter has a cat in its care that had bullet wounds in him

FARGO, N.D. — Bullet the cat is getting ready to go into a foster home. Two weeks ago we told you that Cat’s Cradle shelter has a cat in its care that had bullet wounds in him. Since then, the shelter has also taken in another cat that has BB gun wounds. The executive director says the donations for the…

ND Game and Fish Department: Many Successful Deer Hunters Last Season

Hunter success for white-tailed bucks was 72 percent and for white-tailed does 60 percent.

NORTH DAKOTA — Two-thirds of North Dakota deer hunters had success in bagging an animal last season. The state Game and Fish Department made 49,000 deer gun licenses available last year. Officials say 44,140 deer hunters took to the field, taking about 29,300 deer. Hunter success for white-tailed bucks was 72 percent and for white-tailed does 60 percent. A record…

RibFest Announces “Real” Entertainment Line-Up

Seven award-winning rib cookers will be set up in the Fargodome parking lot all week

FARGO, N.D. — Some blasts from the past are headlining this summer’s Happy Harry’s RibFest at the Fargodome. Unlike the April Fool’s Day joke that got so many people, this year’s actual lineup includes Collective Soul, Night Ranger, Diamond Rio and Little Texas. The dates are June 7th thru the 10th. Seven award-winning rib cookers will be set up in…