FARGO, N.D. — United Blood Services fell short of its goal at its “Save Our Summer” blood drive, but they still had a pretty good turnout. They had hoped to attract 800 donors at West Acres Mall this week during the 4-day blood drive. UBS had 516 people volunteer to donate blood. Of that total, 415 were able to donate…
Areas In Red Are In Extreme and Exceptional DroughtA punishing drought that stretches across much of the Northern Plains is expected to cause farmers to lose 64 million bushels of wheat production this year. Northeast Montana is experiencing the worst drought in the country, with similar dry conditions in North Dakota and South Dakota. Federal agriculture officials have labeled as…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Three kayakers were rescued after they became trapped in a culvert that passes under I-94 near Fergus Falls. The kayakers became stuck in the strong current because the kayaks were being pushed against a submerged log or tree limb. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says one of the kayakers called 9-1-1 for help. Fergus Falls…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Crookston man is behind bars after setting off fireworks last night in the middle of a busy bar in Grand Forks. Isaiah Ramirez, 20, was arrested just after 1 a.m. Sunday after setting off fireworks inside of The Loft Bar in downtown Grand Forks. “There was some damage reported to the officers including cracks in…
Grand Forks, ND — Grand Forks Police arrested a Crookston man after they say he set off fireworks in the middle of The Loft bar. The 20 year old Ramirez was detained by bar staff until Grand Forks Police arrived. The large firework was set off inside the main bar while it was full of customers. Moderate damage was caused inside…
FARGO (KFGO) – Fire destroyed a camping trailer in north Fargo Saturday afternoon. The camper was parked in the driveway of a home at 706 27th Street North. Fargo Battalion Fire Chief Chris Rasmussen says when the owners heard a smoke alarm inside the camper, they opened up a door and saw flames. The camper was fully involved by the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Junkyard Brewery had one option on the menu for lunch… peanut butter and jelly. For some, peanut butter and jelly was the go-to lunch as a child. Now grownups are taking a trip down memory lane with their own version of the culinary classic. Adults and kids flocked to Junkyard Brewery for the PB&J School Lunch Fundraiser….
FARGO, N.D. — Superheroes soared into Skate City for a morning of fun. Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman and other heroes were seen gliding down the rink at Skate City. They took over the rink for about two hours for “Superhero Skate Day.” Owners say it’s fun to have themed days like this every once in a while to keep…
FARGO, N.D. — Kids know we can buy all sorts of food from the grocery store, but might not know how and where it comes from. “You don’t understand the complexities and science that goes involved in growing our food,” said Sally Jacobson, the Executive Director at the Red River Zoo. The Red River Zoo partnered up with farmers and…
FARGO, ND — More seats were added to the Chamber’s 2017 Voice of Vision event featuring Shaquille O’Neal at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. “Shaq at the SHAC” has additional seats starting at $50 per person. These seats do not include lunch, but in the words of organizers, they “provide a great view.” All floor seats and tables sold out…
