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US Curling Gold Medalists Meet Fans at Scheels Arena

John Schuster, Tyler George sign autographs and take pictures with many eager supporters

FARGO, N.D. — Curling fans in Fargo had their chance to get up close with an Olympic gold medal. Dozens of people posed for pictures and sported the gold medals belonging to curlers John Schuster and Tyler George. The meet and greet took place at the conclusion of the Women’s National Curling Championship at Scheels Arena in Fargo. Schuster and George…

Beer and Bacon Lovers Gather for Annual Festival

This is the first time its been held at the Fargodome for more vendors and guests

FARGO, N.D. — If you love bacon and beer, then there’s no better event for you than Bernie’s Bacon and Beer Festival. Over three thousand people are expected to attend the event where they can sample food and drink from 75 different vendors. There will also be live entertainment and a bacon eating contest. Organizers say the food that goes best…

Former ND Governor Sinner Passes Away, Funeral Set For Friday

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 16, at Nativity Catholic Church in Fargo.

BISMARCK, N.D. – George Sinner, the farmer-philosopher who served as North Dakota’s governor during one of the state’s roughest economic times, has died. He was 89. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 16, at Nativity Catholic Church in Fargo. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at Nativity Church.  A prayer service will be held…

Curling Gold Medalists Welcomed to Fargo for USA Nationals

Skip John Shuster and his team are on a nation-wide tour promoting the sport

FARGO, N.D. — The 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang did not go well overall for the United States. But try telling that to the curling team. Skip John Shuster and company brought the Americans their first-ever gold medal in the sport, in miraculous fashion. They rattled off five wins in a row to reach the top of the podium. Shuster spent Friday…

USDA Secretary Perdue Meets with Politicians and Farmers in Fargo

Perdue came to Fargo at the request of Senator John Hoeven to hear thoughts ahead of the 2018 Farm Bill

FARGO, N.D. — With many farmers and politicians in attendance, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue learned about new advances in agricultural technology and also problems that farmers encounter on a daily basis. “Farmers are generally compliant people, they want to follow the rules, they want to be good conservationists,” said Perdue. Secretary Perdue listened to many issues faced by farmers ranging from…

Fargo Public Works Tackles Pothole Issue

The filling the city uses during the winter is only a temporary fix

FARGO, N.D. — Potholes are an increasingly common sight throughout the city and Fargo Public Works is doing as much as they can to address it. With cold nights and warmer temperatures during the day, more potholes are forming during this time of year. Because of the snow on the ground, any road filling dumped in now, may still come out….

Judge Ralph Erickson Invested Into Court of Appeals

He has served as a judge on both the federal and local levels

FARGO, N.D. — Judge Ralph Erickson is being invested into the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit. The ceremony at the Sanctuary Events Center included remarks from both North Dakota senators and the governor. Erickson was confirmed by the Senate Judiciary Committee last year, but this was a formal ceremony for those in his home state. He worked consistently…

First Needle Exchange in Fargo Might Open within Two Months

Fargo Cass Public Health Still Awaiting Approval from North Dakota Department of Health

FARGO, N.D. — The first needle exchange program in Fargo might be opening within the next few months. Administered through Fargo Cass Public Health, the program still needs the final approval of the North Dakota Department of Health. Once that approval is received, the program would be open to the public within one to two months. Robyn Litke Sall of Fargo…

Teddy Bear Posse Hopes to Raise 4,000 Teddy Bears This Spring

Midwest Radio Fargo-Moorhead, Gate City Bank Team Up for Second Straight Year

FARGO, N.D. — The Teddy Bear Posse is at it again but this time they have a new goal in their sights. Midwest Radio Fargo–Moorhead and Gate City Bank announced that they plan to collect four thousand teddy bears and stuffed animals to donate to law enforcement agencies across the valley. Some of the bears will also be donated to firefighters…

Diversion Authority Will Submit New Permit Application To MN DNR

Representatives from the Diversion Authority will be presenting the updated project to various cities, counties, townships, and watershed districts in the upcoming days and weeks.

FARGO  (KFGO) – The F-M Diversion Board of Authority says it will submit a new permit application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We are ready to submit to the DNR a new proposal for a comprehensive flood protection for our region.” said Board Chair and Mayor of Moorhead Del Rae Williams. The project outlined in the new permit…