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Officers Cleared In Fargo & West Fargo Officer Involved Shootings

Officers involved in two recent shootings in Fargo and West Fargo have been cleared by Cass County prosecutors.

May 30, 2018

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FARGO (KFGO) – Officers involved in two recent shootings in Fargo and West Fargo have been cleared by Cass County prosecutors. On March 12th, the Red River Valley SWAT Team was called to West Fargo after Justin Dietrich threatened to shoot police during a traffic stop. A report by Cass County States Attorney Birch Burdick says Dietrich got out of…

Pray For Gray Raises Awareness for Brain Tumors at Newman Outdoor Field

Now in its tenth year, the nonprofit is hoping to continue building relationships with others in the F-M area

May 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fans not only got to watch the RedHawks play at Newman Outdoor Field, they also got to help spread awareness for a great cause. Pray for Gray, an organization that educates and raises awareness about brain tumors, was at the ballpark. Now in its tenth year, the nonprofit is hoping to continue building relationships with others in…

Local Veterinarians Discuss the Dangers of Leaving Dogs in Cars During Hot Days

Temperatures have been on the rise in the 80's and 90's and so have the number of calls to police reporting animals locked inside cars

May 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Temperatures have been on the rise in the 80’s and 90’s and so have the number of calls to police reporting animals locked inside cars. “This time of year we seem to get more calls for service for animals left in vehicles especially on hot days, and it’s a concern for both our department and the citizens…

West Fargo School District Wants Voters To Approve Money For More Schools

$106.9 Million Bond Referendum Vote Set For September 25, 2018

May 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Schools wants voters to approve a $106.9 million bond referendum. The district wants to build another high school and middle school in addition to additions in Harwood and Horace and security upgrades. The school board has approved the bond referendum vote for Tuesday, September 25. Just last week the district broke ground and…

North Dakota’s Top Speller Makes It To The Next Round

Tobi Shorunke is an 8th grader at Ben Franklin Middle School in Fargo, Ainsley Boucher of Crookston is one of 8 Minnesotans in the contest

May 29, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota’s top speller made it to round two of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. So how did Tobi Shorunke of Fargo do Tuesday afternoon? His word was “portulaca” and he asked for the definition. Any plant of a genus of mainly tropical succulent herbs having usually yellow, pink, red, white or purple ephemeral flowers with four…

3rd Annual Osgood Memorial Day Veterans Appreciation Golf Event

All active, former and retired military personnel get a free day of golf to enjoy with their friends and family

May 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For the third year in a row, Osgood holds its Memorial Day Veterans Appreciation Golf Event. All active, former and retired military personnel get a free day of golf to enjoy with their friends and family. Staff at Osgood says it’s a great opportunity to say thank you for their service while also giving them a day…

Patriot Tour Brings American Flag Across 48 States: Stops in Fargo

The trip raises money for disabled veterans and their families

May 28, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A 14,500 mile motorcycle journey is stopping in West Fargo to hand over the American flag traveling through 48 states. Throughout the 110 day journey, more than 150,000 riders from across the country, including many North Dakotans and Minnesotans, are expected to participate in this year’s Patriot Tour. The trip raises money for disabled veterans and…

Veteran Honors Memorial Day with Other Members of CrossFit Ice House by Completing Honor Work Out

Michael Murphy was kind of the epitome of an American Hero someone who sacrificed his own life to save his team and his crew

May 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Whether you are attending a ceremony or spending the weekend at the lake, most people are celebrating Memorial Day in their own way. CrossFit Ice House is not only doing what they do best, but honoring those fallen soldiers through a work out. “This was his workout of choice. He used to call it body armor and…

Morton County, ND Home Destroyed By Explosion

May 28, 2018

KVRR Staff,

Courtesy: Morton County Sheriff’s OfficeSolen, N.D. (KFGO) – A rural Solen, North Dakota man is recovering after his home exploded Sunday morning. The Morton County Sheriff’s Office says around 6:30 a.m., a man was walking out of his home when it exploded. The man, with only an arm injury, was able to drive himself to meet the ambulance. The residence…

Richland County home destroyed by fire

May 28, 2018

KVRR Staff,

Hankinson, N.D. (KFGO) – A Richland County home was destroyed by a fire Sunday morning. Around 9:15 a.m., the sheriff’s office along with Hankinson fire crews responded to the blaze, which was about 4 miles west of Hankinson. The home was completely engulfed when crews arrived. No one was home at the time. The cause is not known. The Fire…