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Old Fargo City Hall Set For Demolition

Officials made the move to a new city hall adjacent to the 60-year-old building last month.

October 22, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ Fargo’s old city hall is set for demolition in about two weeks. Officials made the move to a new city hall adjacent to the 60-year-old building last month. City administrator Bruce Grubb tells KFGO radio that remaining furniture and fixtures have been salvaged by several nonprofit organizations, and asbestos removal started last week. That should wrap…

Woman Found Passed Out Arrested For Drunk Driving

Police responded to the call shortly after 6 p.m Sunday at the corner of Demers Avenue and Washington Street.

October 22, 2018

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Grand Forks, N.D. – (KFGO) – — A woman was arrested after passing out at the wheel of her car at a busy Grand Forks intersection. Police responded to the call shortly after 6 p.m Sunday at the corner of Demers Avenue and Washington Street. Officers found the car locked and tried unsuccessfully to wake the driver, 24-year old Brooke…

Four Injured After Rollover Crash In Minnesota

The state patrol says around 1:20 p.m., a car and SUV were both westbound on I-94 when the car attempted to pass the SUV but the two vehicles made contact, sending the car into the ditch where it rolled.

October 22, 2018

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Brandon, MN (KFGO) – Two people from Moorhead and two people from Fargo were injured in a rollover on I-94 in Douglas County, Minnesota Sunday afternoon. The state patrol says around 1:20 p.m., a car and SUV were both westbound on I-94 when the car attempted to pass the SUV but the two vehicles made contact, sending the car into…

Raking Flash Mob Makes a Difference for Those Who Can’t Help Themselves

Daily chores can sometimes seem like second nature that's until you are physically unable to do them

October 21, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Daily chores can sometimes seem like second nature. That’s until you are physically unable to do them. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how one Fergus Falls group is taking some of that burden off people’s shoulders and making their days a little bit brighter. “I can’t get over that they would do this. It’s pretty special,”…

Combating the Stereotype: How FargoMania is Helping Those with Disabilities Show Off Their Skills

The annual adapted fitness competition gives teams a chance to show off their eight weeks of training with CrossFit gyms

October 21, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People with special needs and disabilities are putting their skills to the test and showcasing their abilities at FargoMania. The annual adapted fitness competition gives teams a chance to show off their eight weeks of training with CrossFit gyms. The goal of the event is to combat stereotypes associated with special needs while inspiring the athletes to…

Klobuchar and Peterson Meet With Ag Leaders and Growers About Bipartisan Farm Bill

The two traveled to American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead to discuss the 2018 harvest and regional farming issues

October 21, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Congressman Collin Peterson met with area growers and leaders to discuss the need for a bipartisan farm bill. The two traveled to American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead to discuss the 2018 harvest and regional farming issues. As the weather has warmed up, their worries have lessened but some priorities still remain; protecting…

Poll Finds Just Enough Support To Pass Recreational Marijuana In North Dakota

Groups opposed to Measure 3 say it's a bad idea to legalize marijuana in the midst of the opioid crisis

October 21, 2018

TJ Nelson,

A recent poll conducted in North Dakota on legalizing recreational marijuana shows voters favor it just enough to pass it. The poll conducted by The Kitchens Group found 51% support for passing Measure 3 with 36% against. It was conducted on behalf of LegalizeND, a pro-marijuana group. The poll has a 4.9% margin of error. If Measure 3 is passed…

Powerball And Mega Millions Jackpots Climb To A Combined $2.2 Billion

Next Mega Millions Drawing is Tuesday Followed By Powerball on Wednesday

October 21, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Dreams of becoming an instant millionaire continue. No one claimed the jackpot in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing so it climbs to an estimated $620 million for Wednesday’s drawing. That would make it the fifth-largest jackpot in U.S. history. But much of the focus has been on Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing and what would be the largest jackpot prize in U.S….

Thriving Through Technology: Students Compete in Bison BEST Robotics Competition

This is the 12th year NDSU has hosted the competition

October 21, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For some students, the Bentson–Bunker Fieldhouse is their version of the FargoDome, the ultimate stage to let their technological toughness thrive. Some students view the Bison Best Robotics competition as a chance to craft camaraderie through the use of technology. “It’s great to see all the robots compete. It’s like you’re not alone in sometimes the failure. Some…

Swimmers Bounce Around Obstacles in Water Warriors Challenge

This is the first time the Hulbert Aquatic Center hosted the event

October 20, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Kids of all ages jumped into the pool at the Hulbert Aquatic Center to take part in a new aquatic competition. The first annual West Fargo Water Warriors Challenge had swimmers racing through an inflatable obstacle course in the pool. The event started as a way for kids to get out of the house and develop a…