They say in adversity comes the true test of a person’s character. At six years old, over the last six or so months, Grantley Johnson is already showing more character than a lot of us do in a lifetime. That’s when, back on April 8th, Grantley’s parents brought him in to the pediatrician for a rash that just wouldn’t go…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – Former Secret Service agent and author Clint Hill is the 44th recipient of North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation. Hill is perhaps best known for being in the motorcade when President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas in 1963. He is the agent famously seen in movies and photos jumping on the…
FARGO, N.D. — With the opening of the Red Ball Project, you might be thinking about the meaning of public art. The Plains Art Museum held a panel discussion where they discussed just that. Panelists included the artist behind the Red Ball Project, the director of Public Art St. Paul, a Fargo city planner, and an event coordinator for Folkways. With…
FARGO, N.D. — Seventeen years ago, sculptor Kurt Perschke bounced around an idea to make city spaces more interactive. “It’s really about seeing a city, playing with what’s possible in a city, and a lot of permanent art is a very long process, and I wanted something that would focus more on audience experience,” said Perschke. Three times a year, Perschke…
FARGO, N.D. — Volunteering is the niche 82–year–old Vel Rae Burkholder didn’t know she was searching for 22 years ago. But when she finally found it, something else came along with it. “Do you feel as though you found your purpose?” “Yeah, that’s a good way of putting it,” Burkholder said. She’s done about 100 hours of service to AARP…
FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve ever wanted to see how art across all mediums is made, there’s a chance this weekend. Fargo–Moorhead Visual Artists is hosting the annual Studio Crawl, where artists are opening their doors to you. You can see all sorts of art processes, including ceramics, glass, and paint. You can also chat with the artists to learn more…
NEAR KULM, N.D. – Kids suffer minor injuries after a school bus rollover near Kulm, North Dakota. It happened around 5:50 Thursday night. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver, a 46-year-old Kulm man, was heading west on Highway 13 when he lost control on a curve because of the slushy conditions. The bus then entered the ditch, rolled…
HAWLEY, Minn. — Hawley Fire crews respond to a grain dryer with flames coming out of it. They got the call around 9:30 this morning but it only took them about 40 minutes to put out the fire in the elevator. Fire Chief Justin Martin says it can be hard to get water inside grain elevators when there’s a fire….
FARGO– The Red River Zoo is gearing up for its 3rd annual Zoo Brew. This 21 and over event features live music and beer samples from nine different vendors. Guests can sip on their beer as they walk through the zoo and enjoy the animals. All proceeds from the event are used to support the zoo throughout the cold winter months….
FARGO– Cold and flu season is here and health experts highly recommend getting a flu shot. There are currently 10 reported flu cases in the state of North Dakota this year, two being from Cass County. Health experts suggest washing your hands often, using disinfectants, and getting your flu vaccination. “I recommend anyone 6 months to 18 years to get…
