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Suspended West Fargo Teacher at Center of Twitter Controversy Speaks Out

Tihista's posts online claim she called parents of her students "monsters"

April 11, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo special education teacher says she made a mistake when she wrote offensive social media comments. Sheridan Tihista was placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. Tihista released the following statement to KVRR Local News: “I attended basketball games, bought my kids lunch when their accounts were negative, attended adoption…

Critical Conversations: Celebrating Diversity at NDSU

Critical Conversations is being held at NDSU to tackle important issues in the community

April 11, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU is addressing diversity challenges through ‘Critical Conversations’. It’s a three day inaugural conference created to identify issues surrounding race and diversity and how to provide a safe venue for people to be heard. It also includes speeches and seminars about understanding each other’s stories in order to eliminate racism. Performances by a student drum group and…

Looking to Get Away? Book Your North Dakota Vacation

A Guide of What to Do This Summer in North Dakota

April 11, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Last weekend’s warm weather may have you ready for summer. Now is the perfect time to start planning and booking your North Dakota vacation plans. For the outdoor lover, there are many national and state parks to visit in North Dakota, including Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Other famous attractions include the Bully Pulpit Golf Course, the Maah…

UND Fans “Move on to the Future” After Athletic Program Cuts

It's a sad time for some, but UND fans in Fargo say they're looking forward to the future

April 11, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Many older Fighting Hawks fans in Fargo say it’s a solemn time for UND fans, but it’s also a time to look forward to the future. It was the last UND Athletics Fan Luncheon of the season. Many fans and some UND coaches were there. Although UND is in Grand Forks, Alumni Foundation officials said the fan…

Special Olympics North Dakota Needs You for the 2017 Summer Games

They are currently seeking volunteers interested in serving on the organizing committee for the event

April 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Special Olympics North Dakota is looking for a few good volunteers. The summer games will be held in Fargo for the 20th consecutive year on June 8, 9 and 10. They are currently seeking volunteers interested in serving on the organizing committee for the event. If you are able to share your time or organizational skills,…

Senate Approves $15.2 Million for Bala

The lawsuit settlement was for $13.5 million

April 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

COURTESY: KFGOBISMARCK, N.D. The North Dakota Senate has approved $15.2 million to pay back the owner of a former Fargo horse betting business. Susan Bala was convicted of illegal betting but a federal appeals court overturned the conviction, and ordered the state to pay Bala back. The lawsuit settlement was for $13.5 million. With interest, that amounts to an estimated…

Overland Flooding Continues to Recede in Pembina County

Overland flooding continues to trickle down slowly according to the Pembina County Emergency Manager

April 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

COURTESY: DEANNA NEWELL PEMBINA COUNTY, N.D. — The Pembina River at Neche is holding pretty steady in major flood stage. But water is starting to fall along Highway 18 which has been closed down since Sunday. Overland flooding continues to trickle down slowly according to the Pembina County Emergency Manager. He says the big concerns are still Highway 18, Highway…

Authorities Identify Body Found Outside Dakota Magic Apartments in Hankinson

The Richland County Sheriff's Office says 36-year-old Jesse Blue of Fort Thompson was found Thursday morning

April 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HANKINSON, N.D. — A South Dakota man who died after being found outside the Dakota Magic apartments near Hankinson has been identified. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old Jesse Blue of Fort Thompson was found Thursday morning. He was on the ground and unresponsive. He later died at a hospital in Sisseton. The sheriff’s office is waiting on…

Fargo City Commissioners Approve Backyard Chickens

The new ordinance clarifies what up until now has been a grey area because of conflicting city codes regulating chickens, one allowing chicken coops and another that only permitted chickens in "agricultural zoned area's." 　

April 11, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioners have voted to approve changes to allow homeowners to keep backyard chickens. The new ordinance clarifies what up until now has been a grey area because of conflicting city codes regulating chickens, one allowing chicken coops and another that only permitted chickens in “agricultural zoned area’s.” Kim Lipetzky with Fargo-Cass Public Health has been…

Fargo Public Library Shares Big Announcement

The library released a new on demand streaming app for those with a library card

April 10, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. It’s National Library Week and the Fargo Public Library has an announcement they’d like to share with the community. Hoopla is the newest addition to the Fargo Public Library’s Digital Downloads Collection. You can now download the latest on-demand streaming service app. Those with a Fargo Public Library card will be able to stream books, films, music and…