Midco Selects Fargo as its First "Gig City"
FARGO, N.D. -- People will soon be able to experience the fastest internet speeds they've ever seen. Midco has selected Fargo to become the first city among many that will receive its…
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Ben Franklin Eighth Graders Get Creative with Earth Science
FARGO, N.D. -- A Fargo teacher is making earth science fun by teaching students how to make jewelry. Eighth graders at Ben Franklin are learning the real world application of rocks. They're…
Congressman Cramer Tweets Cell Phone Video of Capitol Hill Shooting Aftermath
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Rep. Kevin Cramer found himself in the middle of a shooting on Capitol Hill. The Congressman tweeted video of the scene early this morning. D.C. police say a woman drove her car into a capitol police…
Gov. Burgum Trying to Make Good on Giving Back His Salary
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has made some progress on his campaign pledge to give back his salary. Senate budget writers have accepted an amendment by Burgum that would pay him only $1 a year. The full Senate still…
Gov. Burgum's Veto on Staff Salary Bonuses Headed for Override
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum's first veto is headed for an override in the state legislature. The House voted 84 to 7 to override the governor's veto of a bill that limits his ability to set salary bonuses for…
NWS Lowers Projected Crest for Park River in Grafton
GRAFTON, N.D. -- National Weather Service has drastically lowered the projected crest on the Park River in Grafton. A flood warning is still in effect as the river is expected to top out around 14.5 feet on Saturday, down…
Iron Eyes Makes Plea on Riot Charges in Morton County
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- An American Indian activist accused of inciting a riot during the Dakota Access protests has pleaded not guilty. Chase Iron Eyes and 73 others were arrested February 1 after setting up teepees on land that…
Defense Attorney Wants Out of Jamaican Lottery Scam Case
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Defense attorney John Goff says he can no longer work with his Jamaican lottery-scam client. Goff has filed a motion to withdraw from Lavrick Willocks' case. Willocks is accused of bilking more than 70 mostly elderly…
Grand Forks Police Say Fentanyl Laced Oxy Hitting the Streets
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Police in Grand Forks have issued a warning about a dangerous drug that is circulating in the region. The narcotics task force just seized hundreds of these blue pills in Grand Forks and East Grand…
University of North Dakota Cuts Women's Hockey, Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) -- The University of North Dakota Athletics Department announced on Wednesday, following the discontinuance of its men’s baseball and golf programs in the prior fiscal year, that…
Shooting Injures One In South Fargo
Fargo, N.D. (KFGO) - One person was shot in south Fargo early Wednesday morning. Police received a call shortly before 2:30 a.m. about shots, possibly 8, being fire in the 2500 block of 15th Street South. As officers were responding…
Experts Say Permit or No Permit, Learning Firearm Safety is Key
FARGO, N.D. -- Although the new concealed carry law doesn't require a permit, many people believe that it is important to know how to properly handle a firearm. Being properly trained…
Construction Underway at Fargo's Bison Turf
FARGO, N.D. -- After being mostly destroyed by a massive fire, the Bison Turf is starting to take shape. Crews finished tearing down the parts of the building that won't be…
Local Farmers Urged to Take Precautions Against Bird Flu
FARGO, N.D. -- The North Dakota Department of Health is urging local farmers to take precautions as the list of states with the bird flu grows. Georgia has just been added to…
ND Oil Patch Cities See Drop in Population
DICKINSON, N.D. -- The population is dropping in at least two oil patch cities in North Dakota. The number of people living in Dickinson and Williston dropped about three percent last year. The exodus of people is largely due…
City Parks Re-Opening Across the Metro
FARGO, N.D. -- Another sure sign of spring: a number of city parks are re-opening along the Red River. The Fargo Park District will open the park gates at Iwen, Lindenwood, Oak Grove, Trefoil and Trollwood parks on Wednesday.…
ND Lawmakers Debating on Reduced Funding for Homeless Shelters
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Lawmakers are considering reducing funding for homeless shelters around North Dakota. The state Legislature has given $2 million and $1.5 million the past two years in one-time funding for the North Dakota Homeless Grant. This year,…
Up For Chasing Storms? Storm Spotter Classes Held In Fargo
FARGO, N.D. -- The National Weather Service held a storm spotter training class at the Public Safety Building in Fargo. The purpose of the course is to teach the public how…
Diabetes Alert Day: Are You at Risk?
FARGO, N.D. -- American Diabetes Association is sounding the alarm about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in adults. Diabetes Alert Day is held on the last Tuesday of March every…
West Fargo Public Schools Expands Kindergarten Program
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- West Fargo Public Schools will be offering Kindergarten at seven different locations in the fall. Parents can begin pre-registering their future Kindergarteners for the upcoming academic…
Building Bridges: Fargo South Students Write Book on Refugee Life
FARGO, N.D. -- Refugee high school students told their stories at the launch of a locally produced book. Several refugee students from Fargo South High School wrote about their lives…
Rise in Temperatures Leading to Rise in River Levels
RED RIVER VALLEY -- Our warm weather is producing snow melt runoff in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota and river levels are rising. A flood warning has been extended in Grafton. The Park River is expected to rise…
LIVE: Firearm Safety
Although the new concealed carry law doesn't require a permit, many people believe that it is important to know how to properly handle a firearm. Firearm safety instructor, Craig Roe, teaches…
Clothesline Project: Giving a Voice to Victims of Sexual Assault
FARGO, N.D. -- It's a touchy subject that some people don't wish to share with the public. "You thought it was okay to take advantage of me. It was not," read NDSU…
City of Grafton Prepping for Potential Major Flood
GRAFTON, N.D. -- The city of Grafton is fighting back against the flood waters. Crews have started to stock up to build temporary levees. "Starting tomorrow, there will be temporary dikes built…
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