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Sen. John Hoeven Announces Funding For Sugar Beet Farmers

FARGO, N.D. -- North Dakota Senator John Hoeven secured a major helping hand for farmers. The Republican announces over a quarter of a billion dollars in disaster assistance. The money will go towards assisting sugar beet farmers across the country…

80-Year-Old Man Dies after Falling into Grain Bin

WEBSTER, N.D.--The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office retrieved a man's body after he fell into a grain bin near Webster, North Dakota on Wednesday. Officers received a call at approximately 4:30 p.m. for a man trapped in a grain bin. Upon…

Fargo Police Investigating Body Found near River

FARGO, N.D.--The Fargo Police Department is currently investigating the body of a man found near the river on Thursday. Officers were dispatched to 3102 South University at approximately 2:45 p.m. They say the death does not appear suspicious and…

Report: Man Shot by Police Didn't Fire Gun at Officers

BISMARCK, N.D.--A man shot and killed by Bismarck police last month did not fire at officers as authorities initially reported. But an investigation found he did point a handgun at them, justifying the use of deadly force. An investigation found…

Minnesota House Passes Red Flag, Background Check Bills

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)--Two gun control bills are headed to the Minnesota Senate after close votes in the House Thursday night. On the floor, Minnesota lawmakers squared off over background checks and red flag laws. “They’re criminals,” said Kurt…

Minnesota Projected to Have Over $1.5 Billion Budget Surplus

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)--Minnesota budget officials are predicting a $1.513 billion budget surplus over the next two years. Minnesota Management and Budget released its 2020 February Budget and Economic Forecast on Thursday, saying the state’s budget and economic outlook…

Weather Service: Risk of Red River Flooding Down Slightly

FARGO, N.D.--The risk of spring flooding in the Red River Valley has been reduced slightly because of limited precipitation in the last few weeks, although National Weather Service forecasters say there's still a lot of moisture in the system. The…

T-shirt Sales Raise $16,000 for Officer Hurt in Shooting

WASECA, Minn.--An effort to sell T-shirts for a Minnesota police officer injured in a shooting has raised nearly $16,000. Waseca Officer Arik Matson was shot in the head in an exchange of gunfire in January. A group of people representing…

Four People Sent to Hospital after Fire Destroys Their Home

VALLEY CITY, N.D.--Authorities say a fire destroyed a home in Valley City and sent four family members to hospital. Fire Chief Scott Magnuson says that neighbors heard an explosion before the fire broke out about 9 p.m. Wednesday. He says…

Fargo Woman Arrested after Early Morning Police Pursuit

FARGO, N.D.--A woman was arrested Thursday after fleeing from police during an early morning pursuit. A Clay County Sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a registration violation on 8th Street in Moorhead at approximately 1:30 a.m. when the…

ND Superintendent of Public Instruction Arrested for DUI

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Baesler was stopped on the Memorial Highway in Mandan at around 10…

CDC Releases Updated Information On The Coronavirus

CASS AND CLAY COUNTIES.- As of February 24th, a total of 1,336 CDC staff members have been involved in the Coronavirus response. "With Coronavirus is evolving very rapidly, everyday things are changing even by the…

Vehicle Crashes Into Hallmark Store In South Fargo

FARGO, N.D. -- Workers spent the day cleaning up a mess after a vehicle crashed into Amy's Hallmark in south Fargo. It happened around 10 Wednesday morning. The person behind the wheel confused their drive and reverse gears and accidentally…