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When you think of art, chances are, you think of a painting or a sculpture. But the art we probably consume the most is created by people we hardly ever…
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A Public Hearing Helps Determine the Fate of an 100-Year-Old Detroit Lakes Landmark
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. ---When you think of summer nights in Detroit Lakes, most people will mention a memory out on the Pavilion. "I just remember when I was a much younger person going…
F-M Plastic Bag Task Force Ramps Up Efforts to Educate Public about Plastic Bags
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Thousands of used plastic bags are scattered in areas across the metro. According to the F–M Plastic Bag Task Force, more than 50,000 pounds of plastic bags are used by grocery…
Minnesota Wild Introduce New GM Paul Fenton
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — After working a quarter-century in the NHL, including two decades in management, Paul Fenton finally has the opportunity to run a team. The new general manager of…
Man Who Married Woman He Didn't Know At Mall of America Passes Away
The groom who said ``I do'' to a woman he had just met in a well-publicized wedding at the Mall of America 20 years ago has died. David Weinlick had colon cancer. He was 48. A friend who helped…
Woman Accidentally Drives Car Into Sherwin Williams
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- It was a shock for workers at Sherwin Williams in Grand Forks. A car driven by 70-year-old Sue Anderson of Williams, Minnesota ended up inside the store around 2 o'clock this afternoon. Police say it appears…
Gov. Mark Dayton's Visit To Dilworth Elementary Wednesday Canceled
DILWORTH, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton was going to stop by Dilworth Elementary School Wednesday. But bad weather in Washington D.C. has delayed his flight home so his trips to Dilworth and Duluth have been called off. While visiting students…
Vacation Turns Deadly For North Dakota Native And Her Husband
A Minnesota couple has died while vacationing in Iceland. A U.S. Embassy representative says Janet Veit and Brian Schumacher of La Crescent were fly-fishing when both were swept away on Sunday. Janet and Brian were both 48-years-old. The couple's bodies…
Veterans Greeted By Huge Welcome Home After Honor Flight
FARGO, ND -- 88 veterans are back home from their first honor flight. It was the culmination of a two day whirlwind trip to celebrate our nation's heroes and honor those who died…
Both Sides of the River Aiming for Zero Deaths from Traffic Crashes
FARGO-MOORHEAD -- West Central Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths stakeholders and North Dakota Vision Zero join forces to launch the national seat belt enforcement campaign. Local officials and medical professionals are warning people…
Wisconsin Man Tied To Moorhead Overdose Death Found Guilty
FARGO, N.D. -- A federal jury in Fargo has found a Wisconsin man guilty of several drug crimes tied to numerous overdoses. 28-year-old Jovan Harris of Milwaukee was convicted of six counts of possessing and distributing drugs. The trial lasted…
Honor Flight Veterans Visit War Memorials On Final Day of Trip
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Veterans on the Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota are wrapping up their trip to our nation's capital. But before they made their way back to Fargo,…
Moorhead Woman With Non-Profit and Government Experience Running For City Council
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Moorhead woman whose career has been devoted to public service is running for Ward 2 on the Moorhead City Council. Shelly Carlson works as the Criminal Justice Systems…
Funding for NW MN Projects Hang in the Balance as Gov. Dayton Considers Signing or Vetoing Tax & Budget Bills
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up their session Sunday night and many questions are still unanswered. If Gov. Mark Dayton doesn't sign a tax bill, which sync's Minnesota's tax…
Catch-And-Release Record For Lake Sturgeon In Minnesota
KOOCHICHING COUNTY, Minn. -- An angler from Stillwater, Minnesota, set a new state catch-and-release record for lake sturgeon with a 73-inch long fish caught on the Rainy River earlier this month. Jake Burke reeled in the record-breaking lake sturgeon while…
Bail Set For Men Charged In Bar Beating Death of a Firefighter
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. -- Bail is set for two men charged with manslaughter in the death of a firefighter who was found beaten outside a bar in Douglas County. Unconditional bond for Troy Traut of Alexandria and Jacob Larson…
Father and Son Die After Their Kayak Overturns in Hubbard County
HART LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A four-year-old boy and his father, both of Northwood, Iowa, are dead after kayaking on a lake about 20 miles Southeast of Bemidji. The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call around 1:30 Saturday about…
LIVE: Red Cross Celebrates Major Milestone
It's hard to believe, but the American Red Cross is turning 137 this year. Think about it: the volunteer-driven organization came into effect during the Civil War and is still going strong to…
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold in Moorhead, $1M Ticket Sold in Carlton
Moorhead, MN (KFGO) - A Powerball lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold in at the Casey's General Store on 37th Ave S in Moorhead. The winner has a year to claim the prize at any lottery office or by mail.…
Update: Ada fire ruled accidental, cause unknown
ADA, Minn. (KFGO) - One home was destroyed and another heavily damaged by fire in Ada Sunday. Shortly after 11:30 a.m., Ada firefighters were called to the 505 Clover Lane. A passerby had spotted the flames and alerted the…
Person Out For A Walk Comes Across Possible Human Remains
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. -- Possible human remains have been found by a person out walking in New York Mills near the Lund Boat Company. The person had cut through the woods around 3:30 Sunday afternoon and came across the…
Artist Touring All 50 States in 50 Weeks Stops in Moorhead and is Coming Back to the Valley
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- An American singer, songwriter, poet and author is living out his dream by touring 50 states in 52 weeks with his wife who is now in remission. Robert Hunter stopped…
Climax Man To Appear On "American Pickers" Monday Night
Climax, Minn. -- As they say one man's junk is another man's treasure. Well, one local man had his "treasures" picked over by the men of "American Pickers" and you'll be able to see it Monday night. If you want…
Fire Destroys One House, Damages Another in Ada
ADA, Minn. -- One home was destroyed by fire and another heavily damaged in Ada, Minnesota. Firefighters were called around 11:30 this morning to 505 Clover Lane where they encountered massive flames and plumes of smoke. A vehicle in the…
Kitchen Damaged By Fire At Mexican Restaurant In Crookston
CROOKSTON, Minn. -- Firefighters were called to a fire in the kitchen of El Jaripeo Mexican Restaurant around 11 o'clock this morning. Crews were able to contain the fire to the kitchen but the dining area has heavy heat and…
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