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Family, Friends Say Final “Goodbye” to Well-Known Hair Stylist Johnny Grey

He was also on the Fargo Invaders football club and a co-founder of the Beard Association of North Dakota

June 30, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Family and friends of 38–year–old Johnny Grey are saying their goodbyes to him one last time at a service in West Fargo. The well–known stylist was killed in a car crash in West Fargo last weekend. His family says they decided to have a celebration of his life instead of a traditional funeral because Grey…

Update: Allegiant Flight Bound For Los Angeles Was Not Hit By Lightning On Runway Saturday

After approximately 3 hours of investigation, maintenance workers could find no evidence of a lightning strike.

June 30, 2019

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UPDATE: FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A spokesperson for Allegiant Air says after inspection it was determined a jet headed from Fargo to Los Angeles was not hit by lightning during Saturday’s severe weather. Hilarie Grey told KFGO News there was lightning around the airport and there was a suspected lightning strike as the Airbus taxied back to the terminal as…

Wonder Woman Cheers on Runners For First Ever DC Wonder Woman Run Series

More than 2,000 runners dressed in Wonder Woman gear and as other super heroes, ran the first ever DC Wonder Woman run series in Fargo

June 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– A Super Hero was in town to cheer on some runners during a race. More than 2,000 runners dressed in Wonder Woman gear and as other super heroes, ran the first ever DC Wonder Woman run series in Fargo. “The Wonder woman event is really about participation and it’s about feeling good about you, and about crossing that…

Habitat for Humanity Holds Dakota Blitz Home Dedication Celebration

Three families are getting new homes

June 29, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. –Earlier this month, we told you about the Habitat for Humanity’s Dakota Blitz 3:10 project, which gives three families a place to call “home sweet home.” The Faizee family has always thought owning a home is part of the American Dream. Their family has lived in an unaffordable apartment since moving from Afghanistan. “Since we came to…

Thunderstorm Causes Widespread Damage Across Red River Valley

Parts of roofs were ripped off and trees snapped in many neighborhoods

June 29, 2019

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RED RIVER VALLEY — The thunderstorm caused widespread damage across the Red River Valley. Strong winds ripped parts of the roofs off several buildings. Lots of fences and signs were also blown over. Some streets across the F–M area were blocked by flooding. Many neighborhoods have snapped trees, and the streets are covered with branches and debris. “Three, four garbage…

Special Olympics Holds Fundraiser Car Wash

They will have two more during the summer

June 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. –A clean car feels great, and even better if you got it washed for a good cause. Special Olympics of Cass County held a fundraiser car wash. All the supplies like sponges and towels were donated from businesses around town. Over a dozen volunteers and athletes helped out. One organizer says he was inspired to put the car…

Moorhead Police Find Body in River at Johnson Park

they are working to ID the person and notify his or her family

June 29, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police have found a body in the river at Johnson Park. Police say someone told them they thought they saw a person floating in the water just after 4:00 this afternoon. When officers got to the boat launch area, they turned their water rescue into a recovery effort. Authorities are working to ID the body…

Tip From the Public Helps Police Arrest Suspect in Domestic Assault

35-year-old Blake Fitzgerald was arrested at the Rodeway Inn at 1:00 a.m.

June 29, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A tip from the public helps West Fargo Police arrest a man who allegedly assaulted his former girlfriend in Moorhead early Thursday morning. Officers say 35-year old Blake Fitzgerald was hiding from authorities. Fitzgerald was taken into custody at the Roadway Inn at 1:00 a.m. He was previously arrested in April after threatening a woman…

Professional League of Legends Sparks Career Interest Across the Region

Abundant Opportunities available for collegiate esports athletes.

June 28, 2019

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It’s a sporting event that fills stadiums like the Staples Center with fans from all around the world. It includes incredible opening ceremonies, and the best cyber athletes on the planet. It’s not the Olympics. It’s the League of Legends World Championship. The World Championship is filled with everything that makes a sporting event exciting. Explosive action, a professional broadcast,…

Driver Runs Into Harbor Freight Tools

Damages are estimated between $5,000 to $6,000

June 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Fire says an elderly woman ran her car into Harbor Freight Tools just before 11:00 this morning. The woman told firefighters when she got into her car, it went backwards on its own. Battalion Chief Bruce Anderson says the woman then panicked and put it into drive, hitting the building. He says there’s about five to…