As the days flip forward and the weather cools down, it’s plain with the official start of autumn on Friday we need to enjoy our time outdoors while we still can, before the snow flies. But for the chronically homeless in the Red River Valley region, time spent out of doors can be a cruel irony. That’s part of why…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo police say a man was assaulted during a robbery at the Baymont Inn & Suites, 1340 21st Avenue south around 1 a.m. Monday. The victim was robbed by several men in his hotel room. Sgt. Shane Aberle says one of the robber’s may have been armed. They took his wallet and hotel key. At this…
FARGO, ND — A 17-year-old boy was found dead inside an NDSU residence hall. At this time, authorities are not releasing the cause of death. It seemed like another typical Saturday night. “We just heard a lot of noise outside our dorm room,” said Feyisayo Ayobamidele, an NDSU Freshman. But just after Noon on Sunday, a coroner’s vehicle was seen perched…
FERGUS FALLS, MN — It all started when Maryjane Westra’s Red Cross training saved her son’s life. “My son had a near drowning and it was my Red Cross training in CPR and lifesaving that kicked in and I ran out and did CPR on him and brought him back right away,” said Maryjane Westra, a Disaster Mental Health Worker…
FARGO, ND — Hundreds gave financial help to Harvey and Irma victims at NDSU’s Hurricane Relief Concert. Professionals and students both put up the short performance. A group of four singers belted out a country classic: “Houston. Houston means that I’m one step closer to you.” “Like so many Americans, we’re all scratching our heads trying to figure out how…
FARGO, ND — The National Kidney Foundation hosted their 10th annual kidney walk in Fargo. More than 150 people showed up to Lindenwood Park to raise funds and awareness for the foundation. The organization wants people to know that 30 million people in the country suffer with kidney disease, which is one in seven Americans. Ten percent of those people…
BISMARCK, ND — Tribal leaders are calling for action after the murder of Savanna Greywind. The United Tribes of North Dakota plan to send a letter to the state’s congressional delegation seeking justice for the family of the 22-year-old. The letter was approved during the recent Tribal Leaders Summit in Bismarck. Savanna was eight months pregnant when she disappeared. Her…
FARGO, ND — Statement from NDSU: NDSU police received notification of an unresponsive 17-year-old male at Sevrinson Hall shortly after noon on Sunday, Sept. 17. Emergency medical services was immediately dispatched and life-saving efforts were performed, but were unsuccessful. There were no apparent signs of foul play and preliminary investigation indicates the deceased was not an active NDSU student. There…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Skeletal remains found in the Red River are confirmed to be that of a woman who has been missing more than 30 years. DNA tests show the body is Shirley Whetter, a woman who went missing in 1984. Her remains were found on the east bank by a boater near the Higdem Township on June 10th….
WEST FARGO, N.D. — This weekend, West Fargo isn’t just a place where you live: It’s a community you can celebrate. It’s a “city on the grow.” But West Fargo locals say it keeps the small town feel. “You know your neighbors. Your kids all play together. Even as it gets bigger, it maintains that feeling,” said Jennifer Erends, event coordinator…
