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Bonanzaville Hosts 4th of July Celebration and Veterans 5k and 10k

The whole celebration will wrap up with fireworks lighting up the night sky

WEST FARGO, ND — Many people are spending the holiday today out enjoying time with friends and family grilling and enjoying firework shows. Here on the 4th people across the FM area are at Bonanzaville to check out all the food, games and exhibits. With getting an event like this set up takes a lot of hard work and effort….

A Behind the Scenes Look at MSUM Fireworks Show Preparation

A 20 minute show takes lots of coordination

MOORHEAD, Minn. — You probably don’t think about all the work that goes into putting on a fireworks show. A 20 minute show takes hours of preparation. Crew members spent the day loading shells into tubes and getting the circuits hooked up. “I love everything about it, the adrenaline once the show starts, seeing what can happen up in the air…

Regulators Question Grain Business Ponzi Scheme Plea Deal

Prosecutors allege 22-year-old Hunter Hanson of Leeds was running his grain business like a Ponzi scheme

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota regulators are raising questions about a plea deal a grain trader reached with federal prosecutors. Prosecutors allege 22-year-old Hunter Hanson of Leeds was running his grain business like a Ponzi scheme. Hanson plans to plead guilty to money laundering and wire fraud charges. The deal calls for him to forfeit his assets and pay $11.4…

Charges Pending After Head On Crash Near Buchanan, North Dakota

Mohammed Albanna had to be cut out of his car

BUCHANAN, ND — A Fairfield, Iowa man is in the Jamestown Regional Medical Center after a head on crash on Highway 52 north of Buchanan, North Dakota. The highway patrol says 33-year-old Mohammed Albanna crossed the center line and crashed into a semi driven by 65-year-old Dennis Montgomery of Carrington. Albanna had to be cut out of his car while…

Man Arrested For DUI After Hitting Power Pole

Fargo Police say Mohamed A Mohamed was driving intoxicated and suffered minor injuries.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) A 33-year-old West Fargo man with no car insurance knocked out power to 100 people after he hit a power pole at 25th St and 17th Ave S in Fargo at 2 a.m. Police say Mohamed A Mohamed was driving intoxicated and suffered minor injuries. He fled on foot following the crash but was arrested when police…

Fargo Park District Exec. Dir. Joel Vettel Quits After 3 Years

Vettel served as the director after longtime director Roger Gress retired

FARGO, N.D.– Joel Vettel, a staple in the Fargo community resigned Tuesday night as the park district’s executive director. In Vettel’s statement he says “this was a huge undertaking and I recognize I had huge shoes to fill.” Vettel served as the director after longtime director Roger Gress retired. Vettel’s service to the community began in the late 90’s when…

Grilling Out This 4th of July Could Make You and Your Family Sick

Family cookouts are a staple of the traditional Independence Day  Celebration, but your cooking could be hurting your loved ones

FARGO, N.D.– The CDC reports more than 47 million people get sick from undercooked food each year. Family cookouts are a staple of the traditional Independence Day  Celebration, but your cooking could be hurting your loved ones. Under cooked foods and cross contamination can cause  people to get sick. “The best way to avoid cross contamination is to use separate…

“Operation Dry Water” Targets Drunk Boaters Over Holiday Weekend

More officers will be patrolling Minnesota lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. –If you’re headed to the lakes in Minnesota this holiday weekend, make sure you’re not being reckless on the water. The DNR, State Patrol, and Sheriff’s offices are all teaming up to stop people from boating while drunk. It’s part of a campaign called Operation Dry Water. Many boaters are also keeping safety top of mind. “Of…

Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Fourth of July Fireworks

It's best to keep them inside in an escape-proof room

FARGO, N.D. –You might be enjoying the celebrations tomorrow night, but the Fourth of July fireworks can be a very stressful time for your furry loved ones. To keep pets from running away because of fireworks, Homeward Animal Shelter says it’s best to keep them inside in an escape-proof room. You can also turn on music to calm them down….

Edible Forest Coming to Fargo in Summer 2020

The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society is implementing its plan to turn a one-acre-plot of land into an edible forest for people in the community.

FARGO, N.D.– People will soon be able to see and eat an edible forest in north Fargo. The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society is implementing its plan to turn a one-acre-plot of land into an edible forest for people in the community. The garden will include a variety of nuts and fruits like apples, pears, and raspberries. The forest is…