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Former U.S. Ag Secretary Bob Bergland Dies In Roseau Nursing Home

Bergland's funeral is planned for Saturday in Roseau

December 9, 2018

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Bob Bergland/U.S. Ag Secretary During Carter AdministrationROSEAU, MN — Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland has died in Roseau, Minnesota. He was 90. His daughter, Linda Vatnsdal, says he died at a nursing home. Bergland served as Agriculture Secretary for President Jimmy Carter. He had the difficult job of defending Carter’s unpopular decision to embargo grain sales to the Soviet Union…

Anne Carlsen Center Gives Kids a Unique Holiday Celebration

This is the first time the Moorhead location has hosted the event

December 8, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Opening in Moorhead four months ago, the Anne Carlsen Center provides opportunities for kids with developmental disabilities. One way they plan on making the holidays an inclusive experience for everyone is by calling in a friend from the North Pole. But unlike most meet–and–greets with Kris Kringle, there are no long lines. “The mall atmosphere, the bustle of…

Fargo Woman Brings Love of Crystals to Downtown Fargo

"Gnomes Nook" is located on 8th Street near Main Avenue

December 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo woman is turning her passion for crystals into a full–time business. Heather McCracken first became hooked on the gems when she went to a music festival in Tucson last year. She then opened “Gnome’s Nook” in downtown Fargo this June, offering crystals, aromatherapy, jewelry, and clothing. McCracken says crystals have a unique energy to them, and…

Homeward Animal Shelter Seeking Homes for Adult Cats, Kittens

The "Feline Frenzy" wraps up Sunday afternoon

December 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Homeward Animal Shelter is looking for prospective families to adopt several of their adult cats. This weekend, people could adopt the felines for $25, or they can bring home a kitten for $65. They currently have 160 cats in their care, half of which are over the age of one. Heather Clyde, the Shelter Manager, says they need…

Four Apartments Damaged after Early Morning Fire in Moorhead

Five residents and two pets are being temporarily housed with the help of the American Red Cross

December 7, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Five Moorhead residents are looking for new homes after their apartment building in south Moorhead caught on fire. When Freddy Davis heard neighbors running and knocking on doors in the Ridgewood Place II apartment complex (1211 34th Street Circle, Moorhead) around 4:30 a.m. Friday morning, he knew something wasn’t right. “Next thing you know, I’m drinking my coffee,…

Science Museum of Minnesota Puts on Exhibit in Moorhead, Trains Students in Poetry

The students are working on "I Am From" poems

December 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — English Learner students at Fargo South are getting the chance to learn about poetry from spoken word artists at St. Paul’s Science Museum of Minnesota. It’s part of the museum’s project called “Race of Greater Minnesota.” Artists are traveling to all over to help lift up community conversations that are working towards racial justice and equality. They helped…

First Fargo Ice Fishing Show Brings New Angling Gear to the Metro

The show takes place at Scheels Arena until the weekend

December 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As the water starts freezing up, ice anglers started to fill Scheels Arena on the first day of Fargo’s first Ice Fishing Show. Companies put out their latest ice–fishing products and even featured some demonstrations to teach people the sport. With the amount of people who venture onto the ice across the state, people in the sporting industry…

Realtors Ring the Bells, Fill Up Kettles to Support Salvation Army

The realtors hoped to raise $40,000 in one day to help the Salvation Army

December 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Realtors rang bells while encouraging people to donate to the Salvation Army. As part of their competition with the Fargo Fire and Police Departments, the realtors hoped to raise the most money to support the Kettle campaign. Their goal is to raise $40,000 in an effort to out–raise the first responders for the third straight year. Regardless of…

Richland County Farmer Leaves Millions To School In His Will

School Board President Nathan Berseth said the $4.5 million dollar gift was unexpected and remarkable.

December 7, 2018

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COLFAX, N.D. (KFGO) – Darrel Hendrickson passed away at the age of 83 in 2016, but in his will, the retired Richland County farmer donated millions of dollars to the Richland 44 School District, his hometown and his church in Colfax. School Board President Nathan Berseth said the gift was unexpected and remarkable. He said “it’s a small community so…

Moorhead Holiday Store Robbed, Police Looking For Suspect

Police say a man wearing a black mask and black hooded sweatshirt entered the store around 3:15 a.m. Friday.

December 7, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police are looking for a man who robbed a Holiday gas station store in Moorhead at gunpoint early Friday morning. Authorities say a man wearing a black mask and black hooded sweatshirt flashed a gun inside the store around 3:15 and demanded money from employees. He ran with an undetermined amount of money. If anyone has any…