North Dakota News

Home Builders Care of Fargo– Moorhead Foundation Holding Fish Fry Friday

Their goal is to raise $25,000

FARGO, N.D. — For anyone who can’t eat meat tomorrow, the Home Builders Care of Fargo– Moorhead Foundation has a solution. They’re holding a Fish Fry at the Holiday Inn to raise money for the foundation. There will also be a raffle to win prizes such as kids’ toys, art and a $500 cash prize. All of the money raised will…

House Starts On Fire While Family Is At Funeral

Family Dog Was Killed In The Blaze in Walcott

WALCOTT, N.D. — A house in Walcott, North Dakota started on fire while the family was at a funeral. Smoke was coming through the roof and windows when fire trucks arrived at the Wesley Fornshell home this afternoon. The Fornshells have five children and were attending a funeral at the time of the fire. The family dog died despite life-saving…

Moorhead Man Reaches Plea Deal In Shooting Death Of West Fargo man

Neil Johnson Admitted Smoking Meth Before Killing Jacob Glover

Neil Johnson & Jacob GloverMOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man has struck a deal with prosecutors in the death of a West Fargo man who once lived in his garage. 26-year-old Neil Johnson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder without intent. Another charge was dropped as part of the plea deal. Prosecutors say Johnson shot 28 year-old Jacob Glover with a…

Paul Lucy Named Interim President Of GFMEDC

President Jim Gartin Retired March 15, 2018

FARGO, N.D. — The Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation has an interim president. Paul Lucy has 29 years of experience in economic development. He served as the Director of the Economic Development & Finance Division of the North Dakota Department of Commerce for a decade. The EDC board is continuing to search for a replacement for Jim Gartin who…

Judge Denies Accused Drug Traffickers Release To A Halfway House

Connected To Officer Involved Shooting In January

BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal judge has refused to release a man accused in an alleged drug conspiracy tied to an officer-involved shooting in Bismarck in January. Thirty-two-year-old Juan Nunez faces federal charges allegedly linking him to drug trafficking with a California street gang. He wanted to be released to a halfway house until his May trial. He was initially…

Tim Flakoll Declares Candidacy for Fargo City Commission Race

Former State Senator strives for Fargo to be the "Creative Capitol of the Midwest"

FARGO, N.D. — A familiar face in Fargo politics enters the race for Fargo City Commission. Former State Senator Tim Flakoll intends to run for one of the two seats up for grabs in June’s election. Flakoll represented Fargo in the North Dakota Senate from 1996 to 2016, and served as the State Senate’s Agriculture and Education Committee chair. The Fargo…

Arrest Made In Grand Forks Shooting

Initial investigation indicates there was a fight involving multiple people in two vehicles and that several shots were fired from a small caliber rifle.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) – A Grand Forks man was arrested following a shooting incident near the Grand Forks Sam’s Club on 32nd Avenue South. Police responded around 7 p.m. Wednesday on reports of gunshots. Initial investigation indicates there was a fight involving multiple people in two vehicles and that several shots were fired from a small caliber rifle. Police say…

Students Walk Out of West Fargo High School to Support School Safety

Hundreds of students carry signs, release balloons to commemorate victims of February's Parkland shooting

WEST FARGO, N.D. — At West Fargo High School, many students marched in unison and carried signs reading messages such as “fear has no place in our schools”. At exactly 10 am, hundreds of students marched out the south entrance of West Fargo High School to speak out for change in school safety. “If you don’t take the measures to…

Horace Standoff Ends With One Man in Custody

Authorities were at the scene for nearly five hours

HORACE, N.D. — One man is in custody after an hours–long standoff early Wednesday morning in Horace. Deputies were called to 7100 block of 100th Avenue South just before 5:30 a.m. Two people were inside a house when an armed intruder, identified as 51–year old Lance Belgarde, threatened them. The people inside the house were able to escape. Belgarde holed himself…

Fargo North High Students Hold Memorial for Florida Shooting Victims

Many students say they were impressed with the turnout

FARGO, N.D. — Students at North High say it was inspiring to see the amount of people who participated in National Walkout Day. However, they didn’t get to get involved until much later in the day. North High students walked in solidarity and later stood in silence for the 17 people who lost their lives in the Parkland, Florida shooting. “To…