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Red River Valley Dental Access Sets Up Shop at M State Moorhead

The project provides dental extractions to low-income patients

MOORHEAD, Minn. — When Chris Schmaltz first started practicing dentistry in the metro, he looked for a chance to give everyone a chance to have a healthy smile. He found that chance through Red River Valley Dental Access, and hasn’t looked back since. “I think it really just comes down to so many individuals in this area having a good heart…

Homeward Animal Shelter Celebrates Giving Hearts Day With Cookies and Cuddles

last year the shelter got $100,000 in donations

FARGO, N.D. — It’s all the cookies you can eat and all the cuddles you can get from some puppies and kittens. Homeward Animal Shelter brought some of their pets up for adoption over to Corwin Honda. It’s meant to celebrate Giving Heart’s Day because the dealership is one of their matching gift sponsors. All proceeds donated will go directly towards…

Pinball Players Raise Money for The Village Family Service Center

People or businesses can sponsor pinball machines

FARGO, N.D. — Pinball lovers get to have fun while giving back to the community at Fargo Pinball. Money collected in their pinball and arcade machines will go towards The Village Family Service Center. The Village hopes to raise $75,000 through Giving Hearts Day. People or businesses could also sponsor machines for $50. The sponsored machine that gets the most funds…

Community Donates to 450 Charities on Giving Hearts Day

2019 makes the 12th year of Giving Hearts Day

FARGO, N.D. – Some call Giving Hearts Day the Super Bowl of giving and you can participate by donating to one or more of the 450 charities taking part. 2019 marks the 12th year of Giving Hearts Day. Dakota Medical Foundation, Impact Foundation, and the Alex Stern Family Foundation are hosting this event so you can make a difference in…

Next Honor Flight Out of Hector International Airport In Fargo Is Scheduled

Around 90 veterans will be included in this next trip

FARGO, ND — The next Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota is set! The flight will depart Hector International Airport on Sunday morning May 19 and return Monday night on May 20. Around 90 veterans will be included in this next trip to see the memorials in their honor in Washington, D.C. They are still taking applications from veterans who have…

“Donald Trump” The Dog Not Shot Over Political Rivalry Says Sheriff

false claims circulating on social media have spurred ``violent threats''

“Donald Trump”JACKSON COUNTY, MN — A dog named Donald Trump was not shot and killed over a political rivalry. That’s according to the sheriff in Jackson County, Minnesota who says false claims circulating on social media have spurred “violent threats” against some people in the county. The sheriff’s office concluded the person who shot Donald Trump the dog Sunday was “legally…

Grand Forks Police Seek Person of Interest In Passing of Fake $100 Bills

Police have received 10 different reports from businesses who have taken these fake bills

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police say this woman is a person of interest in a rash of counterfeit $100 bills being passed in the city. Police have received 10 different reports from businesses who have taken these fake bills. The suspect is connected to just some of the fake one hundreds meaning there could be other suspects involved. The…

Former Ashby Elevator Manager Pleads Guilty In Massive Embezzlement Case

Jerry Hennessey appeared in federal court in Minneapolis to plead guilty to federal mail fraud and tax evasion charges

MINNEAPOLIS — The former Ashby elevator manager pleads guilty after he was accused of embezzling over $5 million to fund exotic hunting trips. 56-year-old Jerry Hennessey appeared in federal court in Minneapolis to plead guilty to federal mail fraud and tax evasion charges. He’s accused of stealing the money from the Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator over 15 years. Hennessey recently listed…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Pepper

A seasoned cuddler and all-around adorable adoptable dog.

If you’re looking for someone to spice up your day, you can’t do better than Pepper. The Lhasa Apso mix lost his home when his owner had to move to a care facility, and he was surrendered to the Homeward Animal Shelter. Homeward’s Heather Klefstad brought Pepper in for a visit with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker live in studio,…

One Dead After House Fire In Wadena County

The house was fully involved when fire crews arrived.

MENAHGA, MN (KFGO) – One person is dead after a house fire in Menahga late Wed. night. The house was fully involved when fire crews arrived. Departments from Menahga and Sebeka spent about three hours putting out the blaze. The 911 call into Wadena County dispatch came in at around 10:30 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation….