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LIVE: Local Bands Join Together For Block Party Concert

NDSU's College Radio Station Putting on Concert

  KNDS Radio Assistant General Manager Brian Jackson joins Adam Ladwig to talk about the radio station’s upcoming block party concert. The concert features for different bands that all started in Fargo. The entertainment includes the bands Free Truman, Rounding Third, Under the Pavilion and Revelsound. Jackson explains why it’s important to support local music, and talks about the kinds…

$1,000 Reward For Information on Stolen Guns

The thefts took place between Nov.14 and Nov. 16.

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – Police and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office are offering $1,000 reward for information that solves the theft of guns in the Eagle Run and West Port Beach developments in West Fargo. The thefts took place between Nov.14 and Nov. 16. Because its an ongoing investigation, no other information has been released. Anyone with information is urged…

NBC News Fires Matt Lauer for Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

NBC News Chairman says, "we were presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident."

NEW YORK (AP) – NBC News says longtime ”Today” show host Matt Lauer has been fired for ”inappropriate sexual behavior.” Lauer’s co-anchor Savannah Guthrie made the announcement at the top of Wednesday’s ”Today” show. Guthrie read a statement from NBC News chairman Andy Lack, stating that the company has received a detailed complaint from a colleague Monday night ”about inappropriate…

2018 Expected To Be A Better Harvest Season

corn, soybean production are predicted to drop while wheat production is expected to rise

FARGO, ND — Farmers across the Midwest had a much drier season in 2017. Agricultural industry leaders at the Northern Ag Expo say farmers could have a turn of luck in the New Year. Drought conditions made work a lot harder for Midwestern farmers in 2017. “The wheat was a decent harvest but we needed more rain,” said farmer Steven Erickson….

High School Students and Teachers are Helping Those Struggling with Hunger

Now it's flourished into a fully functioning food pantry in the halls of Fargo South High School

FARGO, ND — In North Dakota online, more than 58,000 people are struggling with hunger and about 16,000 are children. Students and faculty at Fargo South High School have decided to take matters into their own hands. It started off as a Facebook post. “We need to do this and I’m like okay I was just posting stuff but let’s…

Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools, Dr. Jeff Schatz Announces Retirement

Schatz worked in K-12 education for 32 years

FARGO, N.D. — After thirty two years in K-12 education, school is out for Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schatz. But he’s not leaving without a lengthy list of accomplishments including becoming the first ever principal of Davies High School in 2009. He was also instrumental in the building’s construction and hiring for Fargo’s third high school. Looking back on his work,…

Recreational Marijuana Petition Under Review

North Dakota's Secretary of State is reviewing a draft petition

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Secretary of State is reviewing a draft petition to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota. Al Jaeger says if the petition is approved, supporters would need to gather and submit more than 13,000 valid signatures to get a proposed measure on the ballot. Petition sponsor Dave Owen of Grand Forks says the petition seeks to make…

Protesters are Asking Hoeven to Vote Against GOP Tax Plan

Republicans in Congress have proposed a tax plan that many people in the metro are not happy with

FARGO, ND — Republicans in Congress have proposed a tax plan that many people in the metro are not happy with. A group of protesters brought a check to Senator Hoeven’s office saying the tax plan favors corporations and the top 1% over working people. They say the plan only benefits those who make over 40–thousand dollars a year but…

Plains Art Museum Offering Holiday Concerts at Noon

each day will feature a different musician

FARGO, ND — You can now enjoy a little entertainment on your lunch break at the Plains Art Museum. Every day at noon from now until December 14, the museum will have a concert featuring some of Fargo-Moorhead’s own musicians. Chef’s Table Catering will sell soups and salads at each concert. The Dave Ferreira Trio, NDSU’s Faculty Chamber Ensemble and Fargo-Moorhead…

Couple Arrested With $65,000 Worth Of Drugs In Vehicle

Suspected Gang Member Was Also Wanted By The Law

PARK RIVER, ND — A Walsh County deputy made a major drug bust during a traffic stop in Park River early Saturday. Two people were arrested after the deputy found over $65,000 worth of meth, heroin and marijuana in the vehicle along with a 9mm pistol. Job Lopez, Jr. and Natalie Apland were arrested on three counts of possession with…