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Benefit For Local West Fargo Man Battling Cancer Raises Over $5,000

lend a hand donated half of the money

February 26, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Blessed Sacrament Church in West Fargo held a benefit on Sunday for one of its members battling cancer. They raised $5,000 for Terry Krauth who’s been fighting cancer of the jaw since 2016. “Lend a Hand” in Fargo then matched the funds and donated the money to Krauth. He works as a night custodian at South…

Students Celebrating their Home Countries During International Week

They had a chance to talk about where they are from, speak some of their native language and talk about the importance of coming together at NDSU

February 26, 2018

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FARGO, ND — International week has officially kicked off at NDSU and students from all over the world are celebrating their home country and culture. Students walked around Memorial Union carrying their nation’s flags and some dressed in traditional wear. They had a chance to talk about where they are from, speak some of their native language and talk about…

Interstate 94 Fast Becoming Smuggling Pipeline For Marijuana And Other Drugs

North Dakota, Minnesota And Wisconsin

February 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

It appears that I-94 is becoming a major smuggling pipeline for marijuana and other drugs. Authorities think more people in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin are buying marijuana where it’s legal and then bringing it back home to distribute. Minnesota troopers seized more than 2,600 pounds of marijuana last year, more than six times what was confiscated the year before….

Metallica Bringing WorldWired Tour To Alerus Center

The Band's First Visit To Grand Forks In Nearly 30 Years

February 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It’s news that local fans of heavy metal music have been waiting for. Metallica’s WorldWired Tour is making a stop at Alerus Center in Grand Forks. You can see the heavy metal band live on Saturday, September 8. It’ll be the band’s first stop in Grand Forks in nearly 30 years! They’ll also be…

Former Barnes County Jailer Faces Charges After Firing Gun At Car

Sean Blaskowski Resigned Shortly After Being Placed On Unpaid Leave

February 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BARNES CO., N.D. — A former jail employee in Valley City has been charged after shots were fired at a car on a highway in Barnes County. A police report says Sean Blaskowski was attending a party in Litchville earlier this month when he got into a fight with another man. He pulled out a gun and people fled. Blaskowski…

Pipeline Protester Accused Of Poaching Deer Reaches Plea Deal

Charge Could Be Dismissed

February 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MORTON CO., N.D. — One of four men charged with poaching deer during the Dakota Access pipeline protests has reached a deal with prosecutors to dismiss his case. Danny LeClaire of Pocatello, Idaho, was charged last year with a misdemeanor count of unlawful taking of a big game animal. Under the deal approved by a judge, the case will be…

Warren, Minnesota Woman No Longer Missing

Dawn Knoll Called Family Monday Morning

February 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MARSHALL CO., Minn. — Authorities are no longer looking for Dawn Knoll of Warren, Minnesota. Marshall County Sheriff’s Office says Knoll contacted her family this morning and told them that she and Glen Nelson are okay. No other information was released about her disappearance or where she called from. The couple was last seen three weeks ago in Warren. The…

Congressman Cramer Says Son’s Condition Is Improving

He says "instead of planning for the worst, we are planning for recovery."

February 26, 2018

Site Staff,

BISMARCK (KFGO) – North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says his son Isaac appears to be making slight improvements, but remains in critical condition at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck. Cramer wrote on Facebook Monday morning that Isaac’s heart rate, blood pressure and kidneys are improving. He says “instead of planning for the worst, we are planning for recovery.” On Saturday,…

Fire Destroys Oakes Newspaper Building

Fire officials responded to the blaze located at 323 Main Avenue around 1:40 a.m.

February 26, 2018

Site Staff,

OAKES, N.D. – Fire destroyed a building in Oakes early Sunday morning that housed the city’s weekly newspaper. Fire officials responded to the blaze located at 323 Main Avenue around 1:40 a.m. The building was the home for The Oakes Times for the last several years. The structure has been declared a total loss. A cause has not been determined….

Blessed Sacrament Puts on Benefit for Local West Fargo Man Battling Cancer

Terry Krauth was diagnosed with cancer of the jaw in 2016

February 25, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Emotions ran high at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Fargo today. But it wasn’t because everyone was hoping to yell “bingo” and win the jackpot. It’s because of the real reason they were all there: Terry Krauth. “It’s very honestly overwhelming. The number of family members, the church members, people we’ve known forever in the community…