MOORHEAD, Minn. — Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) joined a discussion with the Fargo-West Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce to talk about trade and the Farm Bill. Those involved with the meting say they hope a deal can be reached soon so farmers can have some certainty by the time harvest comes. “As we get closer to harvest, there tends to be more…
FARGO, N.D. — A home in South Fargo was hit by lightning last night during the thunderstorm. Neighbors on 56th Avenue South say multiple houses on the street were affected by the strike and are having some electrical issues. Firefighters checked the area for signs of danger. The fire department says there were no signs of a fire but some parts…
WEST FARGO, N.D.– The City of West Fargo is paving the way through its Sheyenne Street Reconstruction Project. Traffic was closed from Beaton Drive to 13th Avenue West on Sheyenne Street for paving work. Paving of the new southbound lanes, curbs, and sidewalks began at eight this morning and were scheduled to be complete by five. The lanes reopened right…
MOORHEAD– The Moorhead Fire Department hosted its 21st annual golf tournament for a special cause. Money made from the event went directly to The Salvation Army. 23 teams of four registered to play at the tournament. Moorhead Firefighter, Adam Puetz, says it’s very rewarding to see how much money can be raised. “They’ve helped us out a lot,” Moorhead Firefighter…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (KMSP) – There’s a new record for opening day attendance at the Minnesota State Fair. 122,695 people came out to the Great Minnesota Get-Together on Thursday, Aug. 24, smashing the previous Day 1 record of 119,145 set in 2010. Historically, Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair is the lowest-attended day. The all-time single day record was the second Saturday in 2016,…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sen. John McCain’s family says the Arizona senator has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for brain cancer. In a statement, McCain’s family says McCain has surpassed expectations for his survival, but “the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict.” The family adds: “With his usual strength of will, he has now chosen…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you know someone who’s in high school or college who might be interested working in law enforcement, they can start exploring early. The West Fargo Police Explorer Post lets young people get a taste of the field. “Growing up in the field, it’s kind of hard field to turn away from when you’re brought up in…
PAGE, N.D. (KFGO) – A fire sparked by a lightning strike caused heavy damage to a shop on a farm just south of Page, North Dakota early Friday. Cass County Deputy Sheriff Phil Sasso-Lundin. says the lightning bolt struck a security camera mounted on the outside of the shop which started the fire. The steel building is still standing but…
Courtesy: KFGOFARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A scare for a Fargo family. Their home at 6321 56th Avenue South took a hit from lightning as thunderstorms rolled through. Firefighters responded shortly after 2:30 a.m. Friday. Battalion Chief Dane Carley says there was no visible signs of fire but there was a smoke smell. He says the electric circuits worked but electrical…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Starting off on your own can be intimidating, especially for freshmen in college. “It’s just kind of a little overwhelming, being from a small town and coming to move in,” MSUM freshman Georgina Orn said. Luckily, MSUM student orientation counselors have one job, and that is to make freshmen students feel welcome. “Just to make sure that…
