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Police Release Identity of Man Found Dead Under Dump Truck

Body Was Discovered Around 5 P.M. Monday

FARGO, ND — Police in Fargo have released the identity of a man found dead under a dump truck. He is 52-year-old Abdelwahab Ashor. Police say he lived in Fargo but had no permanent address. Ashor’s body was found around 5 o’clock Monday night in a lot behind an auto body repair shop at 1902 1st Avenue South. Police say…

She Said Yes: Carson Wentz Gets Engaged

Former NDSU star announces his engagement on his Twitter page.

FARGO, ND — Carson Wentz is engaged. The former NDSU star and Philadelphia Eagle’s Quarterback made the announcement on his Twitter page. He says, “She said YES! And now Maddie and I both got us a ring. Can’t wait to marry my best friend! God is doing some amazing things and I can’t thank him enough! Wentz’s Eagles won the…

LIVE: Money Talks: Bad Day On Wall Street

A precipitous plunge for the markets has a lot of folks worried.

Don’t call it a disaster, says Paul Meyer of Legacy Wealth Management, and whatever you do, don’t panic. That’s in spite of Monday being the biggest one-day free fall on Wall Street we’ve seen in months — in fact, it was the biggest point drop in market history. But as Meyer explains, this selloff was precipitated by too much good…

Clay County Sheriff Will Not Seek Re-election

Bergquist’s law enforcement career has spanned 40 years.

MOORHEAD, MN (KFGO) – Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist says his law enforcement career is coming to an end. In an email to his staff, Bergquist said he will not seek another term. Bergquist said “it’s time to think about a slower pace of life and spending more time with my grandchildren, family, and friends. Bergquist’s law enforcement career has…

Grand Forks Man Arrested After Chase In Moorhead

Around 9:45 p.m., Clay County authorities were notified that a pursuit started by the North Dakota Highway Patrol was in Cass County and heading towards Moorhead.

Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – With the help of citizens, a Grand Forks man was arrested after a chase that started in North Dakota ended in Moorhead, Minnesota Monday night. Around 9:45 p.m., Clay County authorities were notified that a pursuit started by the North Dakota Highway Patrol was in Cass County and heading towards Moorhead. Moorhead Sgt. Thad Stafford says…

To Keep the Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex or Demolish It?

To a hospital, going back 100 years, that was the main source of employment in Fergus Falls, with over 3,000 residents

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — It’s a conversation Minnesota communities have been having for over a decade…will the Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex be preserved or demolished? The city of Fergus Falls is trying to implement a phased plan to come up with a compromise. “I don’t think there’s many people in the community that don’t have a connection of some…

Local Leaders Gather for FEMA Training Course

Over 150 officials and administrators meet to discuss emergency procedures

FARGO, N.D. — Over 150 officials discussed emergency planning strategies on the first day of FEMA’s Integrated Emergency management Course. Many leaders were grouped together to listen to ideas about improving communications between departments when crises arise. Some leaders believed the workshop promoted a sense of community among departments across Fargo and Moorhead. “For us it’s great to have everyone…

Fargo Brewing Company Hosts “Hops for HERO”

Fargo Brewing Company Donates $1 for every pint of beer sold to HERO

FARGO, N.D. — Ahead of Giving Hearts Day this week, a local brewery does its part to help the Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization. The Fargo Brewing Company is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for HERO. For every pint of beer purchased, the Fargo Brewing Company will donate one dollar to HERO. HERO collects donations of healthcare equipment like wheelchairs,…

‘Others’ Supports Giving Hearts Day And Dress For Success

If you shop Thursday on Giving Hearts Day, 10% of your purchase will be donated to Dress for Success

FARGO, ND — Giving Hearts Day is just a few days away and one local store is continuing their mission of giving back to someone in need. Each month ‘Others’ partners with organizations and to celebrate February they are partnering with Red River Valley Dress for Success. They are looking for suits, business professional and casual wear, shoes and accessories…