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One Man is Dead After Rollover in Becker County

58-year-old Lester Ashton of Waubun, Minnesota was killed in crash

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — One man is dead after rolling his vehicle in Becker County over the weekend. It happened shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old Lester Ashton of Waubun, Minnesota was driving on County Road 158 near a public access road when he rolled his vehicle. He was ejected and pronounced dead at…

Community Center In Pingree Destroyed By Fire

Authorities say the building that burned Sunday evening was nearly 90 years old

Courtesy: Trish ThomasPINGREE, N.D. — Fire has destroyed the historic community center in Pingree, North Dakota, north of Jamestown. Authorities say the building that burned Sunday evening was nearly 90 years old. At one time it had been used as a school gymnasium before it became the community center. Troy Thomas says he had been in the building before it caught…

Driver Of Crashed Hot Tar Tanker Passes Away

North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim as 21-year-old Bradley Jackson of Woodlands, Manitoba

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — The driver of a semi that crashed and spilled a load of hot tar has died of his injuries. North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim as 21-year-old Bradley Jackson of Woodlands, Manitoba. Jackson’s tanker truck left Grand Forks County Road 7 near Thompson last Wednesday and tipped over, spilling 6,000 gallons of hot tar….

Homicide Suspect Freed, Two Others Charged in Saturday Incident

Investigators say 21-year-old Alan Bear was acting in self -defense when he stabbed 23-year-old Jakob Dirks in the abdomen.

FARGO, ND — A Cooperstown, ND man arrested for murder in the stabbing death of a man at the AmericInn in Fargo early Saturday has been released from jail without charges. Investigators say 21-year-old Alan Bear was acting in self -defense when he stabbed 23-year-old Jakob Dirks in the abdomen. The West Fargo man was found by police in a…

LIVE: Twinkle Tots

Your toddler is already so bright. Why not help them sparkle like the little stars they are?

If you have a toddler, chances are she or he is the light of your life. And MSUM astronomers are here to help your little star sparkle with excitement to learn about the wonders of space. This weekend, the new program “Twinkle Tots” is on at the MSUM Planetarium for the very smallest scientists in your family, where kids 3…

Woman Arrested For Gun Incident At Moorhead Buffalo Wild Wings

Police responded to a call around 7:30 p.m. Sunday about a suicidal woman with a handgun inside the bar, telling people to evacuate the building.

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A Fargo woman was arrested for a gun incident at the Moorhead Buffalo Wild Wings. Police responded to a call around 7:30 p.m. Sunday about a suicidal woman with a handgun inside the bar, telling people to evacuate the building. Some customers and staff did get out but police who arrived learned the woman was still…

Historic Building Destroyed By Fire In Pingree, ND

The cause has not been determined however local resident Troy Thomas says he smelled smoke, went outside to check it and saw smoke coming from the roof of the building and believes the cause may have been faulty wiring.

PINGREE, NORTH DAKOTA (KFGO) – Fire destroyed the nearly 90 year old community center in Pingree, North Dakota Sunday evening. The cause has not been determined however local resident Troy Thomas says he smelled smoke, went outside to check it and saw smoke coming from the roof of the building and believes the cause may have been faulty wiring. Thomas…

Grand Forks Woman Puts Help Wanted Ad On Car in Search for Kidney

66-year-old Bonnie Haman has been on dialysis for three and a half years

  GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks woman has had seven siblings in the past who have needed a kidney transplant. Now it’s her turn and she’s enlisting help from the community. It’s a recipe calling for a little bit of inspiration. “Another gentleman had it on his pickup and said his wife needed a kidney and I thought, well…

Vikings Fans Get Hyped at the First Game of the Season: Why they Are Hopeful for the Future

Wild Bills is one of the many places in Fargo people can be seen watching the game while being a part of their Sunday Funday extravaganzas

FARGO N.D. — After one of toughest game in Vikings history this past season, fans are back with high hopes of making it to the Super Bowl. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen talked to a group of football followers about their excitement during the first game. Last year’s NFL season ended on a disappointing note for fans… “I’ve been waiting for this…

BREAKING NEWS: Buffalo Wild Wing Customers are Evacuated in Moorhead After Witnesses Say Woman May Have Had a Gun

Customers we're allowed back in the restaurant about 40 minutes after being evacuated

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A disturbance at Buffalo Wild Wings in Moorhead led to the evacuation of the restaurant. According to witnesses inside the restaurant at the time, the wait staff informed each table that there were concerns about a woman drinking and that she possibly had a gun. The guests were ushered outside while authorities were called. At one point, four…