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Fargo-Moorhead’s 15th Ave N/12th Ave N Bridge Closing

The former toll bridge at 15th Avenue North/12th Avenue North in Fargo-Moorhead is closing at 6:00 PM on Wednesday because of the rising Red River. The City of Moorhead says the bridge will reopen when floodwaters recede. Categories: Local News Tags: bridge, FARGO, moorhead, Toll Bridge

Warroad Police Officer Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct & Kidnapping

WARROAD, Minn. – A Warroad police officer is behind bars after an investigation by the Minnesota BCA. Agents arrested 29-year-old Joshua Demmerly. He is charged with kidnapping, third degree criminal sexual conduct and stalking. The investigation is ongoing. The BCA is asking for any other possible victims to call the tip line at 1-877-996-6222. Categories: Crime, Local News, Minnesota News…

NDSU Fraternity Swings for 72 Hours to Raise Money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital

The goal is to raise $20,000

FARGO, N.D. — A NDSU fraternity is holding their annual swing–a–thon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Tau Kappa Epsilon has a porch swing set up at the corner of 12th Avenue and University and will be swinging for 72 hours straight to collect donations. The fundraiser has been done every year for the past three decades. The fraternity…

NDSU Promotes Public Health with Week Full of Events

Students, faculty, and all community members are welcome at the events

FARGO, N.D. – NDSU is celebrating National Public Health Week by offering a series of week-long events promoting the importance of public health. Some of the topics touch on vaping, women’s mental health, American-Indian public health, and the “me too” movement. Anyone in the community is welcome at the events. Dr. Abby Gold, the vice-chair of NDSU’s Department of Public…

Children of Mandan Murder Victims Start GoFundMe Fundraiser

The  North Dakota business where an owner and three employees were found dead has reopened with a police presence, though police still haven't said what caused their deaths.

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) _The children of Lois and William Cobb, two of the victims of the devastating murders at RJR Maintenance and Management have started a GoFundMe to help pay for travel and funeral expenses. The  North Dakota business where an owner and three employees were found dead has reopened with a police presence, though police still haven’t said what caused their deaths. The…

Fargo Native Chosen to Lead Blue Angels

Commander Brian Kesselring will serve as Commanding Officer and Flight Leader for the 2020 and 2021 Blue Angels air show seasons.

FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo native has been chosen to lead the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron. Commander Brian Kesselring will serve as Commanding Officer and Flight Leader for the 2020 and 2021 Blue Angels air show seasons. Kesselring’s previous assignments include four squadron tours, where he flew the F/A-18 Hornet and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi…

ND Republican House Members Protest Hindu Leader Offering Prayer

Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, offered mantra's as the guest chaplain in the House on Tuesday.

BISMARCK, N.D.- Some Republican North Dakota House members protested the daily opening floor session prayer by a global Hindu and interfaith leader Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, offered mantra’s as the guest chaplain in the House on Tuesday. He delivered the prayer in the Senate on Monday without incident. Lutheran pastor and freshman Rep. Jeff Hoverson of…

Bike Riding Robbery Suspect Under Arrest

Both the victim and the suspect were on bikes at the time.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo police arrested a robbery suspect early Wednesday after a brief chase. Both the victim and the suspect were on bikes at the time. It happened around 3:30 in the 1500 block of 3rd Avenue North. Police say the victim was approached by the stranger who flashed a knife and demanded his belongings. Sgt. Jerrod Wagner…

UPDATE: Grand Forks Police Release Identity of Man Found Dead

Police say it appears Sidney Bina's injury was self-inflicted and there is no indication of foul play

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks are investigating the death of a man found in a parking lot near Bringwatt Park. Officers on routine patrol in the area discovered the body of 75-year-old Sidney Bina about 1 a.m. Police say it appears Bina’s injury was self-inflicted and there is no indication of foul play. The death remains under investigation….

4e Winery Sees Overland Flooding Near Mapleton

The water is flowing from the Wheatland Channel that acts as a drainage area

MAPLETON, N.D. — Right now, some say the flooding you’ll see from the Red River in Fargo doesn’t compare to what you’ll see in rural areas. “Just drive 20 miles west and this is what you see. It’s very different perspective and very different view,” said Lisa Cook, owner of 4e Winery. Cook and her husband Greg bought the property…