Fargo Force Players Deliver Teddy Bears to Kids in Essentia & Sanford
FARGO, N.D. -- Over 500 teddy bears collected from the Fargo Force's annual teddy bear toss game were delivered to babies at the Essentia NICU and kids at the Sanford Children's…
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How to Keep Your Furnace, Pipes Running Smoothly in the Cold
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- As the temperatures plummet further and further below zero, people sometimes turn the heat to the highest levels inside. However, technicians say that could be a…
There's Still Time to Apply for the Heating Assistance Programs in MN & ND
FARGO, N.D. -- As the temperatures continue to drop, North Dakota and Minnesota are reminding residents there's still time to sign up for heating assistance. If you plan to take advantage of the…
U.S. Postal Service suspends deliveries Wednesday in MN & ND
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - You may have heard that "neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night ...'' will prevent mail carriers from completing their appointed rounds. But the unofficial motto of the U.S. Postal Service apparently doesn't include…
West Acres Mall Closes Early Tuesday Due to Inclement Weather
FARGO, N.D. -- West Acres Mall officials decided to close the mall at 6 p.m. Tuesday due to the weather outside. They are telling stores they have the option to remain closed or reopen…
Marcus Theatres Offers Free Hot Chocolate Until Friday
FARGO, N.D. -- If you want to get out of the house but don't want to be somewhere cold, Marcus Theatres has some deals you can take advantage of. Not only is it $5…
Mayors Declare Emergency Due To Cold Weather, All Flights Cancelled In Fargo & Grand Forks
FARGO, ND -- Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis have declared an emergency to enact a closure of all non-emergency city offices and buildings in both cities beginning at 5:30…
Jamestown Woman Charged After Pit Bull Allegedly Attacked 5 People
JAMESTOWN, ND -- A Jamestown woman is facing charges after police say her dog attacked people five times since last September. 22-year-old Mariah Bermel is charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, keeping a dangerous dog and failing to vaccinate it…
Woodworth Woman Sentenced For Adoption Scam
JAMESTOWN, ND -- A Woodworth, North Dakota woman has been sentenced to over four years in prison for an adoption scam. Betty Jo Krenz entered Alford pleas to felony and misdemeanor charges of theft of property. A charge of unauthorized use…
Vehicle Fire May Have Been Started By Block Heater
DOUGLAS COUNTY, MN -- A block heater may have started a vehicle fire in Douglas County. Small kids woke their parents after spotting the fire in their driveway in Brandon, Minnesota, west of Alexandria. Fire crews were called just before 6…
Strange Warning From CDC: Don't Snuggle or Kiss Hedgehogs
ATLANTA - It seems to be a bizarre warning, but the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm on people kissing and snuggling hedgehogs. The organization says a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections, including in Minnesota are linked…
Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools Cancel Classes On Wednesday, NDSU Also Closed On Wednesday
FARGO, ND - Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools have joined Moorhead and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in calling off classes and most other activities for Wednesday. North Dakota State University has also cancelled classes for Wednesday, January 30. The overnight low is…
Fargo City Commission Approves TB Testing Program
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn cast the only no vote Monday night as commissioners approved a contract with the North Dakota Department of Health for targeted testing of tuberculosis infection and treatment. The federally funded program…
Middle School Principal Has Fun "Singing" School Announcement In Casselton
CASSELTON, ND -- A principal at Central Cass Middle School had a little fun with her latest school announcement. Lisa Narum shared a YouTube video with students letting them know that class Monday morning…
If It's Too Cold for You, It's Too Cold for Your Pets; Limiting Exposure Outside
FARGO, N.D. -- If you have a furry friend, keeping them inside as much as possible over the next few days is in both of your best interests. Staff with Homeward…
Celebrations for New Moorhead Mayor and City Council Members
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- People in Moorhead is welcoming new leaders into their new roles with the city and others are starting another term. They say there is no better way to show their…
Protecting the Wear and Tear on Your Car From Low Temperatures
FARGO, N.D. -- It's not just ourselves, kids and pets we need to take care of in the cold. Just because your vehicle starts up when now doesn't mean it will…
Salvation Army Offers Shelter For Those Escaping the Cold this Week
FARGO, N.D. -- The Salvation Army is opening up its chapel to anyone who needs some shelter from the cold this week. The chapel will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.…
Down Home's "Fill The Home" Drive During February
FARGO, ND -- Down Home is partnering with Life 97.9 for a "Fill the Home" drive during February. Down Home is a non-profit that is helping homeless families transition into permanent housing. They will be collecting donations and new queen and…
North Dakota House Passes "Abortion Reversal" Bill
BISMARCK, ND -- North Dakota's Republican-led House has approved so-called ``abortion reversal'' legislation by a vote of 73-16. It now goes to the Senate. It would require abortion providers to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions that they could still have a…
Man Arrested After Getting Stuck In Ditch Near Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS, MN -- A Pennsylvania man was arrested near Fergus Falls after getting stuck in a ditch. 29-year-old Maxx Driscoll was arrested on drug, drunk driving and burglary charges. He told police that he thought the person he was visiting…
MN Gov. Walz won't cancel school for cold, leaves decision up to districts
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz said Monday that he would not declare a statewide school closure because of dangerous cold weather this week, ending speculation on how the new governor would use his office’s powers. Instead, Walz…
Sen. Cramer & Hoeven Co-Sponsor "Savanna's Act"
WASHINGTON, DC (KFGO) - Senator Kevin Cramer says he's now a co-author of a bill known as "Savanna's Act," designed to improve investigations into the disappearances and murders of Native American women. The legislation, introduced by former US Sen. Heidi…
Minnesota Debates Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Lawmakers have unveiled legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota, hoping to start what they acknowledge is likely to be a long and contentious discussion. The bills were introduced in the Senate on Monday by…
Red River Valley Fair Announces Country Acts
West Fargo, N.D. (KFGO/RRVF) - The Red River Valley Fair has announced their country entertainers for 2019. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will take the stage on Tuesday, July 9th. Josh Turner will perform on Thursday, July 11th and Kip…
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