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Children of Mandan Murder Victims Start GoFundMe Fundraiser

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) _The children of Lois and William Cobb, two of the victims of the devastating murders at RJR Maintenance and Management have started a GoFundMe to help pay for travel and funeral expenses. The  North Dakota business where an owner and…

Fargo Native Chosen to Lead Blue Angels

FARGO (KFGO) - A Fargo native has been chosen to lead the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron. Commander Brian Kesselring will serve as Commanding Officer and Flight Leader for the 2020 and 2021 Blue Angels air show seasons.…

ND Republican House Members Protest Hindu Leader Offering Prayer

BISMARCK, N.D.- Some Republican North Dakota House members protested the daily opening floor session prayer by a global Hindu and interfaith leader Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, offered mantra's as the guest chaplain in the House on…

Bike Riding Robbery Suspect Under Arrest

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - Fargo police arrested a robbery suspect early Wednesday after a brief chase. Both the victim and the suspect were on bikes at the time. It happened around 3:30 in the 1500 block of 3rd Avenue North.…

Bail Set For Jamestown Man Charged With Attempted Murder

JAMESTOWN, ND -- A Jamestown man has made his initial appearance in court on charges of attempted murder and two counts of assault. Jason Benefiel's bond was set at $200,000 and he has been ordered to have no contact with the…

Political Leaders Pay Visit To USS North Dakota

ANNAPOLIS, MD -- USS North Dakota gets a visit from the state's top political leaders. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, Congressman Kelly Armstrong and Governor Doug Burgum presented the crew with an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol.…

Federal Agency Reviews Restraint, Seclusion at Fargo Schools

FARGO, N.D. - Federal officials are reviewing the Fargo Public School District's use of seclusion and restraint on children with disabilities. The district must provide two years of data on its practices by Friday, and the agency review could take…

Fargo's North Broadway Bridge Closing Tuesday

FARGO, N.D. - The City of Fargo is closing the North Broadway bridge because of rising floodwaters on Tuesday at 6:30 PM. To get across the Red River, you're asked to use the County Road 20 bridge. The North Broadway…

Victims Identified In Mandan Homicide

MANDAN, N.D. - The owner of a property management company was among four people found slain at a property management company in the North Dakota city of Mandan. Police said 52-year-old Robert Fakler owned RJR Maintenance and Management Company. The…

CP Rail Bed Washes Out Near Valley City

BARNES COUNTY, N.D. - A rail bed about a mile south of Bald Hill Dam washed out after a frozen culvert was unable to release a large body of water that backed up on the side of a hill. The…

Sex Offender Moves to Rural Argusville

ARGUSVILLE, N.D. - The Cass County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a moderate risk sex offender who moved to rural Argusville. Travis Bock is living at 16066 24th Street Southeast. He was convicted of luring minors by computer in…

City of Fargo Updates Flood Forecast

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says the city is breathing a little easier as it appears the crest on the Red River will be less than thought a week ago. He says this is a "fantastic snow…

Update: Several Bodies Found Inside Mandan Business

MANDAN, N.D. — Police responding to a medical call at a Mandan business on Monday found "several" bodies, authorities said. Police and Burleigh County Sheriff's Department vehicles were responded to RJR Maintenance and Management. The Mandan Police Department issued a…

Fargo Woman Claiming to Be Armed Is Arrested For Robbery

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - Fargo police arrested a woman for robbery. Officers responded to the report of a shoplifter Sunday around 5:30 p.m. at Fleet Farm. They were told when the woman was approached by the store's loss prevention personnel,…

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