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WWII AirPower History Tour at Fargo Air Museum

One of only two flying B–29's left in the world is in town for a week

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Air Museum is welcoming a piece of history into town, and you can take a ride. A World War Two bomber named FIFI is here for a week. The 75–year old plane is one of only two flying B–29’s left in the world. It’s here as part of the AirPower History Tour, presented by the Commemorative…

Biotech Company Breaks Ground on 14-Acre Expansion in Fargo

it'll include three new buildings

FARGO, N.D. — Biotech company Aldevron breaks ground on a 14–acre expansion right here in Fargo. It will include three buildings next to its headquarters in south Fargo. Aldevron’s co–founders, Michael Chambers and John Ballantyne, both started their business at NDSU in 1998 as a way to create plasmid DNA for research scientists. Now one of the new buildings will…

One Person Taken Into Custody After Alleged Assault Along I-94

The vehicle was impounded at the sheriff's office

CLAY CO., Minn. — Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of an assault that occurred in a vehicle on I-94. One person was taken into custody and is being held at the Clay County Correctional Center. The vehicle was impounded at the sheriff’s office. The agency is releasing very limited details about the incident while deputies investigate. Categories:…

Gas Leak Repaired At Wallwork Truck Center In North Fargo

Fargo Fire tells us that a gas line was hit by a construction crew around 2 p.m.

FARGO, N.D. — A gas leak at Wallwork Truck Center in north Fargo is repaired and the all clear has been issued. Fargo Fire tells us that a gas line was hit by a construction crew Monday around 2 p.m. They remained on scene for about a half an hour until Xcel Energy could repair the leak. Wallwork Truck Center…

West Fargo Police Ask For Video From Around Aurora Elementary After Vandalism

They found several trees and other property in the area that were damaged by vandals

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Police in West Fargo are looking for security camera footage from around Aurora Elementary School. On Sunday, officers were called to the school after getting a report of vandalism. They found several trees and other property in the area that were damaged by vandals. If you live in the area and have video from early Sunday,…

Rep. Omar Asks Other Members Of Congress To Visit Israel After Country Bans Her

Omar says she and Rep. Tlaib are being prevented from carrying out their duties as members of Congress

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) (second from left) Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) (fourth from left)ST. PAUL, Minn. — Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is calling on other members of Congress to visit Israel while she and Rep. Rashida Tlaib cannot. “Denying a visit to duly elected members of congress is not consistent with being an ally,” said Omar. The women made…

Minnesota Farmers Union President Not Happy With Ongoing Trade War

President Trump tweeting Sunday that the country is "Poised for big growth after trade deals are completed."

Gary Wertish/President, Minnesota Farmers UnionST. PAUL, Minn. — White House trade adviser Peter Navarro says President Donald Trump “has the backs of farmers.” He made that comment Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union”. He says “a lot” of the money the U.S. is taking in from tariffs is “going right to the farmers.” Farmers have been hit hard by…

LIVE: Barnesville’s Potato Days on National Potato Day

Lefse us tell you about all the great things happening this week for Potato Days.

It’s National Potato Day this Monday, and we couldn’t be more chipper about the whole event, because potatoes are something most people in this region get pretty steamed up about. That’s especially true in Barnesville, Minn., where residents have been serving the Red River Valley its Potato Days festival every year in late August. A smash hit for young and…

Fargo’s Enforcement of Cleaning Up Derelict Houses Making Progress

In the past year, twelve derelict houses have been demolished.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo’s enforcement of cleaning up dangerous, vacant houses and commercial buildings is making progress. City Inspections Administrator Bruce Taralson said former city policy was less stringent, allowing those blighted structures to be boarded up and left in many cases. That changed about 2 years ago when Taralson came on board. Complaints from neighborhoods to city leaders…