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Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre Plans Return to Downtown Building

All productions in the 2020 season will go on as scheduled in new venues.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre has announced plans to return to its 52-year-old theatre in downtown Fargo. The group was temporarily relocated due to structural issues in December 2019 forcing them to cancel the final two performances of A Christmas Carol. The City of Fargo deemed the building dangerous shortly after. A contractor from Minneapolis arrived to stabilize the roof and…

Allegiant Plans Non-Stop Flights from Fargo to Nashville

The new service begins June 4.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO)–Allegiant Air is planning to provide non-stop flights between Fargo and Nashville beginning in June. The flights from Hector International Airport will be offered twice each week.  The new service begins June 4. “We’ve worked with Allegiant Air over the last couple of years to add this market as Nashville is a popular destination for travelers of all…

Two Produced Water Spills Release about 500 Barrels in North Dakota

The NDDEQ says it is inspecting both sites and will continue to monitor the investigation

BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality reported two separate produced oil spills in northwestern North Dakota on Tuesday. A valve failure on a well pad in McKenzie County was the cause of the first spill that occurred on January 11. Landtech Enterprises, the operator of the well, estimates approximately 290 barrels of produced water spilled with about four…

Becker County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Report of Fake Officer

The man is described as being 25 to 30-years-old, 6 feet tall with a goatee beard.

CUBA TOWNSHIP, Minn.–The Becker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating claims that a woman was pulled over by a man impersonating a police officer. The woman was driving north on County Highway 7 when the vehicle in front of her activated white and blue lights in the rear window. She drove in front of the vehicle and pulled over. A man…

Human Rights Film & Arts Festival emphasizes human rights for all

The exhibit features artwork by more than 65 artists

FARGO, N.D. — Step onto the third floor of the Plains Art Museum, and you’ll see paintings, photographs, films and letters blanketing the walls. The images created and words written are intentional. Their goal is to bring about change within the local community. “The issues that these artists are talking about in their works are issues that impact every single…

Former FM CVB Director Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Vince Lindstrom passed away in Maple Grove, Minnesota

Vince Lindstrom/FacebookMAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A former Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director who was often called a bigger than life character, has died. Vince Lindstrom passed away in Maple Grove, Minnesota after a lengthy cancer battle. His wife says he died peacefully in his beloved recliner. Lindstrom first came to Fargo as Cultural Director for Fargo Public Schools….

Fargo City Commissioners Approve Memo of Understanding, Details Still Kept Private

The Municipal Airport Authority has a meeting planned for Tuesday and could vote on the agreement

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo City Commissioners have signed off on an agreement reached in mediation between the city of Fargo and the Municipal Airport Authority. The vote was unanimous but the public is still out of the loop about what the deal is until a vote possibly tomorrow by the authority. “I think it is also important that we clearly…

West Fargo Woman Found Guilty of Drowning Newborn Son

verdict handed down by a Cass County District Court jury against 37-year-old Ginny Lubitz

FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo woman accused of drowning her newborn child in 2018 has been found guilty of murder. That was the verdict handed down by a Cass County District Court jury against 37-year-old Ginny Lubitz. Court documents say Lubitz placed her newborn child face down in about an inch of water in her bathtub to cause his…

Semi cut in half after hit by train in Benson County, ND

BENSON COUNTY, N.D. – A man is hurt after a train and semi collide in Benson County, North Dakota. It happened around 1 3/4 miles west of York at 12:35 Monday afternoon. The Highway Patrol says the semi was heading south on 47th Avenue Northeast and the driver failed to stop at the crossing and the train hit the truck….