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LIVE: Hankinson Oktoberfest

It may be the beer, or just the fabulous outfits, but Hankinson's Oktoberfest is almost ready to hit the two-decade mark. It will be officially 18 years of knoephla, hammerschlagen and oompa bands in the…

West Fargo Police Search for Suspect Who Fled During High Speed Pursuit

WEST FARGO, N.D.--West Fargo police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that fled a traffic stop around 10:30 p.m. on Monday. The West Fargo Police Department initiated a traffic stop in the 50 block of Fifth Street E.…

Woman Pleads Guilty to Trespass After Dakota Zoo Selfie

BISMARCK, N.D.--An 18-year-old Mandan woman has pleaded guilty to trespassing after authorities say she jumped a guard rail at Bismarck's Dakota Zoo in July and approached a primate cage to take a selfie. Ashlee Brown was fined $300 after Monday's…

Fargo Man Remains Hospitalized After Being Hit by Train Saturday Morning

FARGO (KFGO) - A Fargo man is in critical but stable condition after he was hit by a train in downtown Fargo, according to his CaringBridge site. Jacob Nohre suffered head, neck and leg injuries. Police were called just after…

'Your light will shine down forever' Community Remembers Landon Solberg

FARGO, N.D. -- Landon Solberg was a young boy, but the way he lived his life inspired many. "He lived faithfully. He lived through his friends and family. It wasn't about Landon. He did so…

Grand Forks Neighborhood Busy Cleaning Up Storm Damage

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Nothing says "congrats on getting hitched" like coming back home to this. "We didn't expect anything like this to happen. We were in Devil's Lake this weekend coming back home…

Riverview Place Hosts "Falling Into Health" Fair

FARGO, N.D. -- A senior living facility is celebrating the first day of fall with a "Falling Into Health" event. Around 50 seniors gathered at Riverview Place in Fargo for their health fair. The…

Road Closed in Grand Forks Because of Sinkhole

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Grand Forks Police is asking people to avoid the 2400 block of South 10th Street because of a sinkhole. The Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office says the hole is nine feet deep and no…

Country Star Justin Moore Returning To Fargo

FARGO, N.D. -- Justin Moore is coming back to Fargo with his "The Late Nights and Longnecks Tour". He'll be at Scheels Arena on Thursday, April 9. Moore just recently had his 8th No. 1 hit with "The Ones That…

North Dakota's New Ethics Panel is Figuring Out Its Scope and Rules

BISMARCK, N.D.--North Dakota's new Ethics Commission is working out how far its authority extends and determining the rules that will guide its actions and decision-making. The panel oversees the conduct of legislators, state officials, political candidates and lobbyists. Chairman Ron…

ND Ranked #1 in Best State For Teachers

If you're a teacher in North Dakota or are studying to become one, WalletHub says you're in the right place. The website names The Peace Garden State the best state for teachers. North Dakota gets high marks for student to…

LIVE: Roers Keller Williams Chili Feed for United Way of Cass Clay

It's been a decade since Roers Keller Williams' Chili Feed started warming tummies as well as hearts and souls across the region with 3 crockpots and a cause in mind. Today, the chili feed's…

Father Pleads Guilty to Crash that Killed 7-Year-Old Son

FARGO, N.D.--A Fargo man who was drunk when he crashed his car on University Drive south in Fargo, killing one of his sons, changed his plea to guilty this morning. 31-year-old Christopher Devine was going nearly 60 mph at the…

Graffiti Suspect Arrested in Downtown Fargo

FARGO,N.D. (KFGO) - Fargo police arrested a suspect believed to have been tagging graffiti on downtown buildings over the past several months. Early Sunday, an officer spotted the man painting graffiti in the alley behind King House Buffet, along Second…

Electric Car Advocates Criticize Lack of Charging Options

BISMARCK, N.D.--Electric vehicle advocates say the lack of charging infrastructure causes North Dakota to miss out on potential tourism and economic development dollars. Electric vehicle owners struggle to plan trips through North Dakota due to "range anxiety,'' a term that…

Ex-Devils Lake Officer Sues City for Wrongful Termination

DEVILS LAKE, N.D.--A former Devils Lake police officer who was fired after he killed an unarmed man during an arrest is suing the city and the police department for wrongful termination. Prosecutors declined to charge Brandon Potts for the July…

Man Arrested After Fleeing Fargo Police and Crashing Through Airport Fences

FARGO, N.D (KFGO) - A man is in custody facing a number of charges after driving thru security fences, the runway and tarmac at Fargo's Hector International Airport. Police attempted a traffic stop on North Broadway around 3:45 a.m. Sunday…

Dakota Games Draws Athletes From Around the World

FARGO, N.D. -- It's not just what we love that seems to unite us with one another. It's also what makes us want to scream from pain. "Those rope climbs, it's a whole different movement…

GiGi's Playhouse Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

FARGO, N.D. -- About 200 people were at the grand re–opening of GiGi's Playhouse in Fargo. It's North Dakota's only achievement center for people with Down syndrome. The facility originally opened 16 years ago. Now, it's celebrating its growth…

Fargo Park District Celebrating Everything About Autumn

FARGO, N.D. -- With a change in the seasons Rheault Farms in Fargo is celebrating all the things that make fall so exciting. "Fall in Fargo" has 15 autumn–themed carnival games so families can celebrate with one another. Games…

Meningococcal Meningitis Case Under Investigation At Grand Forks Air Force Base

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE -- North Dakota Department of Health and Grand Forks Air Force Base are investigating a case of meningococcal meningitis. They are working to identify and notify close contacts to ensure they receive appropriate antibiotics. There…