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Man Wounded in Shooting on South Fargo Street

Officers responded to reports of gunshots shortly after 3:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1900 block of 31st Avenue South.

August 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo Police are investigating a shooting that left a man hospitalized. Officers responded to reports of gunshots shortly after 3:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1900 block of 31st Avenue South. The shooting happened in the street. The entire area was blocked off. Police tell KFGO News the man’s injuries are not life-threatening. The victim is not…

Fargo Church Relocates After 10 Years

Recovery Worship's new location will be inside the First United Methodist Church at 906 First Avenue South

August 25, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — “This is the perfect place for imperfect people.” That’s how Pastor John Roberts describes Recovery Worship, a church for those who have been affected by addiction – from alcoholism and substance abuse to gambling or overeating. “And it may not be the addicts themselves. It could be family members, loved ones, parents, partners, spouses, children. Anybody whose…

Local Group Rallying for Gun Sense in America

More than six million people are a part of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America across the country

August 25, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — About 100 Americans die every day from gun violence whether it be from a mass shooting, suicide or domestic violence. But Cheryl Billar no longer keeps victims of gun violence in her thoughts and prayers. “Two years ago when the school shooting at my nephew’s school, I started to care more and then Parkland happened….

Man Who Mows For Free Across The Country Stops In Fargo Again

Rodney Smith Junior is traveling the country and mowing the lawns of the elderly, disabled, single parents or veterans for free

August 25, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Ms. Freetag, Rodney Smith, Jr. & Officer Nolan Kroger/Facebook FARGO, N.D. — A man on a mission to help people across the country mow their lawns has returned to Fargo. Rodney Smith Junior is traveling the country and mowing the lawns of the elderly, disabled, single parents or veterans for free. He stopped by the home of Ms. Freetag who…

Nearly 2,000 Concordia Students Ready to Start Fall Semester

Classes begin thursday

August 25, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Getting through classes in college takes plenty of hard work but so does moving in just to get the year started. Nearly 2,000 students are attending Concordia College in Moorhead this year. Mikal Kenfield, the college’s director of residence life, says a little over half of the students enrolled also live on campus. While some parents…

Man Suspected Of Killing Parents In Long Prairie, Minnesota Captured In Mexico

Retired NFL player Barry Bennett and his wife Carol were found dead in their home on Tuesday

August 25, 2019

TJ Nelson,

TODD CO., Minn. — Authorities have arrested the man wanted for the double murder of his parents in Long Prairie, Minnesota. On Friday, police said it was believed Dylan Bennett had fled to Cancun, Mexico after the murders. His parents, retired NFL player Barry Bennett and his wife Carol, were found dead in their home. Information gathered by the Todd…

Two People Hurt Near Jamestown After Their Motorcycle Hits A Deer

The condition of both victims is unknown

August 25, 2019

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Two people were airlifted to Fargo after hitting a deer on their motorcycle Saturday night. Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 8:50 p.m. on Highway 20 north of Jamestown. A woman was unconscious when officers arrived she was airlifted first. A man was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Jamestown and later flown…

“Streets Alive” Encourages People to Get Active

Three-mile loop Downtown is closed to all vehicles so people can walk and bike safely

August 25, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The streets of downtown Fargo come to life. Streets Alive, an event hosted by Great Rides, encourages people to ditch their cars to bike, walk, or run. People can do that safely in a three–mile loop closed off to all vehicles for the day. The event also features activities and live demonstrations by various businesses like TNT…

Potato Days Brings Community Together, Becomes Part of Family Traditions

A father and son will compete against each other in the potato throwing contest next year

August 24, 2019

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BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Potato Days has become a family tradition for many. Justin Camperud is an eight-time winner of the potato throwing contest. His tips? “Balance. Make sure you throw with both arms, not try to one hand it. A lot of people try to tip it the long way and try to push it with one hand as opposed…

“I’m Moving Out” NDSU Students Are Saying Goodbye to Parents And Hello College At Move-In Day

August 24, 2019

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FARGO N.D-It’s moving time. “It’s our unofficial kickoff to the fall so although the calendar says it’s summer, it’s where the small semester starts,” Said Director of Resident Life Rian Nostrum. With hundreds of new kids trying to navigate their big day, a lot of planning goes into it. “So we literally take streets, and we make them one way…