CARS

Police Warn Of Fake Car Key Scam

Scammers are using fake keys to steal vehicles after test drives

FARGO N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Police are aware of a scam in the city impacting car dealerships and anyone selling a vehicle. Scammers are buying fake keys and finding a vehicle of the same make and model listed for sale. The scammers will arrange to test drive the vehicle, and when they return, give the fake key to the dealership…

Expected stretch of frigid temperatures won’t be easy on vehicles

An auto experts explains how to keep them running smoothly

FARGO, N.D. — With an unusually mild winter in our region, winterizing your vehicle may not be top of mind. If that’s the case, now is the time to get it ready. “The cold does not get along with vehicles very well,” Matt’s Automotive Service Center General Manager Vernon Newman says. As we head into this stretch of below freezing temperatures,…

Dozens Of Families Come Out For 4th Of July Celebration At Bonanzaville

The festivities include horse-drawn carriage rides, food trucks, live historic demonstrations and snow cones.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — COVID-19 did not stop families from continuing the tradition of attending the fourth of July celebration at Bonanzaville. The festivities include horse-drawn carriage rides, food trucks, live historic demonstrations and snow cones. “We’ve had a nice crowd today. I think they’re enjoying it. It was a little warm and humid to start with, but I think…

Dozens Of Cars Line Up For 2nd Day Of Drive-Thru Food Truck Festival

Staff are also reminding people to donate and take advantage of the 5 dollar ticket that you can purchase for front line and essential workers.

FARGO, N.D. — It’s the 2nd day of the Drive Thru Food Truck and business continues to grow. Dozens of cars lined up inside the parking lot at the North Dakota Horse Building waiting for their turn to place an order for some food. All staff are required to wear face masks and gloves at all time and practice social…

Fargo South Seniors Surprised With Special Scholarship Parade

The staff normally honors the students at an annual banquet but because of COVID-19 they are showing their support in a safer way.

FARGO, N.D. — All these vehicles are lined up and ready head out across the F-M area to hand out scholarships for the 2020 seniors. The staff normally honors the students at an annual banquet but because of COVID-19 they are showing their support in a safer way. “It’s difficult, I imagine it’s more difficult for them so we just…

Fargo Church Becomes Caroling Caravan For Seniors Stuck At Home

The drive-thru service only lasted a handful of minutes but what most important Pastor Dan says is making sure those watching from the windows that they care.

FARGO , N.D. — A caravan of carolers in their cars circled up around the Edgewood Vista Senior Living Facility in Fargo. Living Waters Pastor Dan Dorfeld says the little rain isn’t going to stop this mobile congregation from belting some sound. “The weather is going to knock it down a little bit but whoever shows up I think it’s…

Fargo Car Business Runs Convoy Of Jeeps For Healthcare Workers

The convoy is corralling its way to the Sanford Medical Center on 23rd Ave S and then to Essentia Health-Fargo on 32nd Ave S

FARGO, N.D. — At Corwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fargo Jeeps of all sizes are being loaded up and decorated with signs and images in support of healthcare workers. The convoy is corralling its way to the Sanford Medical Center on 23rd Ave S and then to Essentia Health-Fargo on 32nd Ave S. “I know some people who are…

FargoDome Hosts Mass Drive-Thru Testing For COVID-19

Over 1,000 tests were conducted

FARGO, N.D. — Cars are lining up across the parking lot of the FargoDome, waiting their turn to pull into the canopies to get tested for COVID-19. City officials, Fargo Cass Public Health, the North Dakota Health Department and the state National Guard all teamed up to help get testing done safely and efficiently. The tests being given out are…

North Dakota Makes Improvements For Air Pollution

North Dakota received an A in Ozone Pollution.

NORTH DAKOTA – Every year, the American Lung Association puts out its “State of the Air” report that tracks Americans’ exposure to unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution. After three consecutive years of receiving failing grades for particle pollution, the state was able to turn the F’s into C’s and D’s. The organization says that vehicle exhaust has emerged…

Car Dealerships In The F-M Area Deal With New Normal Amid COVID-19

He says that he has seen an increase in sales of less expensive cars.

FARGO, N.D.- Good News Auto Sales in Fargo was used to selling four cars or more a week. Now they are selling next to none. The business mostly wholesales cars to other car dealerships, but it also sells lower priced cars to consumers. They say due to COVID-19, everything has been at a standstill. “The Minnesota ones, they’re shut down,…