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Community Unites for Day of Kidney Disease Awareness

FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo's Community Kidney Walk brings kidney disease patients, donors and their family and friends together for a day dedicated to awareness. Thirty million Americans have kidney disease but only 10 percent…

Cobbers Get Their School Spirit On at Homecoming Parade

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Cobbers decked out in maroon and gold to celebrate the well–loved tradition of Homecoming. Many school groups beared the cold to walk in the annual Homecoming parade, but many say it was worth it. It wasn't just students…

LIVE: Fargo Fantastic Film Festival

If you're shuddering at the thought of the temps dropping below 30 this weekend, we've got just the ticket to warm your thoughts. The Fargo Fantastic Film Festival is on right now through…

High Speed Suspect Identified And Facing Charges

FARGO, N.D. -- Authorities have identified the man arrested Wednesday after a high speed chase through the metro. 38-year-old Kellan Strutz is facing charges of possession of meth, paraphernalia possession and driving under suspension. He's expected to face additional charges in…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Eve

Eve's got a beautiful, silky, pitty-type face people love to stroke, but you might want to hold off on that for awhile -- she's still a little sore. Because from first glance, you'd…

Bemidji Police: No Abduction Happened

UPDATE: Bemidji Police say after finding the Jeep and interviewing its owner and others, looked at surveillance video, they say it seems to indicate an abduction didn't happen. Authorities say a female who was in the area at the time…

President Trump to visit Rochester next week, his second visit to MN since June

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KMSP) - President Donald Trump will visit Rochester, Minnesota Thursday, Oct. 4, according to the Minnesota Republican Party. Republican Party Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan made the announcement Wednesday. This would be Trump’s second visit to the state this year after he visited Duluth in June. Details…

UPDATE: Moorhead House Fire Ruled Arson

UPDATE WEDNESDAY - Firefighters say fire ripping through an abandoned home in Moorhead Tuesday night has been ruled an arson. The Moorhead Fire Department says the blaze was reported at 9:10 and was under control at 9:41. The department says…

Minnesota prison officer dies after responding to inmate assault

OAK PARK HEIGHTS, Minn. (KMSP) - An officer at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights died from a medical emergency after he responded to help another officer who was assaulted by an inmate, according to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Oak Park Heights Officer Joseph…

United Blood Services Is Now Known As Vitalant

FARGO, N.D. -- United Blood Services is getting a new name: Vitalant. It will be a unified brand for 127 donation centers nationwide. Vitalant will maintain the same community-based staff in every donation center. The centers and 30,000 mobile blood drives…

Rural Pelican Rapids Man Arrested In Murder Of His Roommate

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. -- A man who informed sheriff's deputies of a death at his home near Pelican Rapids has been arrested. 25-year-old Jordan Dalman was taken into custody on Friday. On Saturday, the body of 28-year-old Dylan Butler was…

Fargo Murder Suspect Found in Lindenwood Park

UPDATE - Christopher Riley was arrested Thursday at Lindenwood Park in Fargo without incident. Police say he was found in the gray Dodge pickup taken from the crime scene.   UPDATE: ARRESTED - Sept 27, 2018 Christopher B. Riley was…