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Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney Will Not Seek Reelection

Sheriff Laney has 1 year left on his term and his retirement will be effective December 31, 2018.

Cass County, ND — Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney announced he will not see reelection. Sheriff Laney has 1 year left on his term. His retirement will be effective December 31, 2018. Sheriff Laney has served 3 terms as Cass County Sheriff. Below is the letter sent to staff from Sheriff Laney:   In the email to his staff, he…

Reward: One Stolen Christmas Tree

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

FARGO (KFGO) – It’s been nearly a week since someone stole a prized possession from Paul Vogel. The Fargo resident is hoping someone will come forward with information that solves the theft of a huge Colorado blue spruce from his family farmstead, several miles north of Hector International Airport. He’s offering a $300 reward. Vogel says someone cut it down…

After 30 Years of Wondering, These Two Sisters Finally Got to Meet

When she was just a toddler, Rhonda was adopted and separated from her birth parents and family

FARGO, ND — The holiday season is all about spending time with the ones you love. But what if your loved one was hundreds of miles away and you’ve only ever heard their voice through the phone? One woman from West Fargo wanted to change that and after years of struggle, finally met her sister. “My whole life has changed,”…

Man On Bicycle Arrested For DUI After Getting Hit By A Car

Scott Olsen Was Slightly Hurt In The Crash

FARGO, ND — A man on a bicycle was arrested by Fargo police Saturday night for DUI after he was struck by a car. 61-year old Scott Olsen of Fargo was crossing the street at 13th Avenue and 25th Street South when the crash happened around 7. Olsen received some minor injuries in the collision. He was also wanted on…

Remains Found Believed To Be Those Of Missing Woman With North Dakota Ties

Her Ex-Husband Is Being Held In Her Disappearance

CACTUS CITY, CA — Police believe they have found the remains of a missing Dickinson native in California. Retired Army Captain Julia Jacobson and her dog went missing in September. Investigators later concluded that foul play was involved. Her ex-husband, Dalen Ware, was arrested on suspicion of murder in Arizona last month. Police say information from him led them to…

North Dakota’s First Ever Cider Bar Opens in Fargo

hard cider, kombucha and small plates will be available

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s first ever cider bar has officially opened its doors to customers in Fargo. Wild Terra will serve hard cider, kombucha and small plates that are available in both gluten free and vegan options. The bar was previously a horse stable, which owners say fits their business because stables used to carry cider back in the day….

Community Decks Out in Holiday Costumes for Jingle Bell 5K

more than $34,000 was raised for the Arthitis Foundation of North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — People dressed up in their best Christmas-themed costumes to run in the Jingle Bell 5K. The run is one of the longest running 5K race in the United States and all proceeds go to the Arthritis Foundation of North Dakota. Runners raised more than $34,000 to help find a cure for arthritis. Santa and his sleigh also made…

Playoffs Begin for Bison, Fans Must Watch Their Team in Other Ways

some people went to bars, some people went tailgating as usual

FARGO, N.D. — Have you ever not been able to watch a TV show because it wasn’t on a channel you have? That was the reality for some Bison fans this afternoon. There’s not a Bison Saturday when Jon Onstead isn’t tailgating at the Fargodome with his wife and kids. “It’s such a nice family atmosphere. We’ve had so much fun…

Plane Emergency Lands On I-94

Plane Experienced Total Engine Failure

  A plane on the way to Fargo makes an emergency landing on I-94 in Barnes County. Jerry Schauer of Bismarck was flying a 1974 Cessna airplane from Bismarck to Fargo when he experience total engine failure. He glided the plane safely into the interstate about 12 miles west of Valley City and taxied into a ditch. The pilot wasn’t…

Sprinkler System Puts Out Fire at Fargo Apartment Building, Several Units Left with Water Damage

the fire started in a kitchen of a fourth floor apartment

FARGO, N.D. — A fire at a south Fargo apartment building has left at least three people without a home. The fire started in the kitchen of a fourth floor apartment of the Metropolitan Building, located on the 4400 block of Calico Drive South. Firefighters say everyone was able to get out safely and a group of sprinklers put out the…