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Fire damages West Fargo home

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – West Fargo firefighters responded to a fire at a home at 3008 7th Street East at 3:19 a.m. Friday. Fire Chief Dan Fuller says a passerby thought it was a bonfire at first but realized it was a fire burning up against the house and waking up the residents living there. Fuller says there are…

Bertoletti wins men’s title at annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, Sudo wins 10th women’s title

NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago gobbled down 58 hot dogs to win his first men’s title Thursday at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, taking advantage of the absence of the event’s biggest star. Bertoletti won in a tight, 10-minute race where the leader bounced back and forth. The 39-year-old Bertoletti defeated 13 competitors…

Bonanzaville brings history and fun on Independence Day

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville got people out on Independence Day with an old fashioned wild west themed celebration. The event featured food trucks, bounce houses and train rides, but it also gave people an opportunity to check out some of the historical exhibits. Bonanzaville Director Beth Jansen says that during the 4th of July celebrations, they are able…

Death Investigation: North Dakota Person Died After Consuming Recalled Microdosing Candies

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/NorthDakotaMonitor) — A person in North Dakota died after consuming recalled microdosing candies. The death is under investigation by state agencies, the poison control center and FDA. The FDA published a recall on June 28 of some Prophet Premium Blends Diamond Shruumz products. They are marketed as containing a proprietary blend of mushrooms. As of July 1, 48…

Pickup Destroyed By Fire On I-94 Near Red River Bridge in Fargo, No Injuries

Courtesy: Debra Kraft/FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Dodge Ram pickup is destroyed by fire on I-94 near Red River Bridge and the University Drive exit. Highway Patrol says 67-year-old Merreo Stewart of Davenport noticed smoke coming from the vehicle and pulled over around 1:30 this afternoon. Stewart and a passenger were able to get out before the pickup was engulfed…

Moorhead’s Altony’s Italian restaurant for sale

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A longtime Italian restaurant in Moorhead is apparently up for sale. According to a social media post, Altony’s Neighborhood Italian Cafe can be acquired for $20,000. “Anyone interested in taking over lease and buying the restaurant, it’s for sale $20 grand,” according to the post. “Ready to go, need your own license and utilities.” No one…

Osgood Elementary assistant principal to return, placed on improvement plan

Joshua DahlWEST FARGO (KFGO) – A West Fargo assistant principal who was placed on administrative leave in April will return to the school this fall under a plan of improvement. Osgood Elementary School began an internal investigation after parents of two students accused Joshua Dahl of physically moving their children during a program in early April. A report obtained by…

SkyWest Airlines Signs New 3-Year Deal For Service Out of Devils Lake and Jamestown

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A new deal has been reached to keep SkyWest Airlines as the company offering flights out of Devils Lake and Jamestown. Department of Transportation signed a three-year deal with SkyWest which is good through June 30, 2027. As part of the Essential Air Service program, they will provide each community with 12 round trips per week…