Alex Trebek

Breaking News: Alex Trebek, host of Jeopardy, has died

(CNN)Alex Trebek, the genial “Jeopardy!” host with all the answers and a reassuring presence in the TV game-show landscape for five decades, has died. He was 80 years old. “Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” said a statement shared on the show’s Twitter account Sunday. “Thank you, Alex.” The…

Fargo makes an appearance on Jeopardy!

Jeopardy! Host Alex TrebekIt may be North Dakota’s largest city and the home of the Bison, but Fargo was also recently part of the game show Jeopardy. On Thursday’s show, host Alex Trebek gave the answer “This city, also the title of a film that won two Oscars, was named for a businessman known for 19th century transportation.” Contestants looked…