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Gov. Tim Walz Discusses Rural Issues at Fergus Falls’ State of the City Address

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ends his trip in Fergus Falls by attending the City address with a message of a united Minnesota. The Democrat got a standing ovation when he was introduced at Kennedy Secondary School. People were excited to have him as they believe it shows his commitment to the rural communities of the state. The…

Concordia Students Take Break from Studying, Help Clean Up Community

They picked up trash in Island Park

FARGO, N.D. — Concordia students are taking a break from studying for finals and using that time to make the community a better place. The organizations Cobbers in Action, Better Together, and Rhombus Guys pizza teamed up to pick up trash at Island Park. Organizers say there was more trash than they expected. One person picked up about two bags full…

Mohamed Noor found guilty on 3rd-degree murder, 2nd-degree manslaughter

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor and his legal team exit the Hennepin County Government Center on April 26, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor was found guilty on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter and not guilty on second-degree murder in the 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. The trial…

Minnesota Teacher of the Year Skips White House Visit With President Trump

Kelly Holstine teaches at an alternative high school in Shakopee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two state teachers of the year from Minnesota and Kentucky have skipped a White House ceremony to protest the Trump administration’s education policies. Kelly Holstine of Shakopee, Minnesota and Jessica Duenas of Kentucky decided not to attend the ceremony in D.C. including an Oval Office visit. Holstine teaches English at an alternative high school in Shakopee. She says…

High Risk Sex Offender Moves Into Grand Forks Hotel

Police say 30-year-old Michael Kruk has convictions for gross sexual imposition

GRAND FORKS, ND — A high risk sex offender has moved into the My Place Hotel in Grand Forks. Police say 30-year-old Michael Kruk has convictions for gross sexual imposition. Court records show he raped a ten year old boy he was babysitting in West Fargo when he was a teen. He also inserted his finger into two young boys he…

Sheyenne Intersection To Close, Fargo-Moorhead Bridge Reopens

The cleanup of parks and trails along the river will continue as water levels drop

The intersection of 40th Avenue West and Sheyenne Street in West Fargo is closing to all traffic at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Since work started in the area the contractor has identified a number of inefficiencies that do not allow keeping the intersection open. It is expected to be closed until June 15. The intersection will remain open for pedestrians and…

School board votes to buy Target in Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – The Fergus Falls School Board agrees to buy the vacant Target building in Fergus Falls and land nearby. Superintendent Jerry Ness says the space is badly needed for early childhood programming. In a special meeting, the also voted to fully authorize the administration to finalize the purchase. The store, on the west edge of town closed…

UPDATE: Moorhead Standoff Ends Peacefully

The neighborhood will be opened up very soon for residents to return home.

MOORHEAD, MN — The situation in the 1400 block of 5 St S has ended peacefully and the suspect Blake Fitzgerald, a 35-year-old Moorhead resident, is in custody on domestic assault related charges. No one was injured in this incident. The neighborhood will be opened up very soon for residents to return home. UPDATE: A man Moorhead police believe has a gun…

Police: Note in envelope saying “test for anthrax” given to Fargo Cass Public Health prompted lockdown Monday

UPDATE: Fargo Police says a piece of paper inside an envelope a woman handed an employee at Fargo Cass Public Health on Monday had a note on it saying “test for anthrax.” The Department adds the note was “likely not written by” the woman and appeared to be part of lab work done in a different facility. Fargo Police’s Public Information…

West Fargo Public Works Estimates Filling 2,000 Potholes By End of Summer

The city prioritizes its snow emergency routes, schools, and severely impacted areas when filling potholes

WEST FARGO, N.D.– Drivers in the metro are facing the impacts of potholes this spring on their vehicles. A West Fargo Public Works street foreman estimates filling nearly 2,000 potholes by the end of summer. The city prioritizes its snow emergency routes, schools, and severely impacted areas when filling potholes. The department also uses permanent pothole filler. The department has…