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Celebrity Physician To Keynote Behavioral Health Conference In Fargo

North Dakota Behavioral Health Conference & Recovery Reinvented

July 24, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Dr. Drew Pinsky is coming to Fargo. The celebrity physician and media personality will kick off the annual North Dakota Behavioral Health Conference on September 6 at the Holiday Inn. The conference aims to support individuals and professionals in developing, supporting and providing a well-functioning behavioral health system. Pinsky will give the keynote on recovery support services….

Fargo Cass Public Health Introduces New Harm Reduction Center

The main goal of the HRC is to help individuals and the community stay as healthy as possible by reducing disease and other health issues among people who inject drugs

July 23, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health is introducing the new Harm Reduction Center at 510 5th Street North. The HRC has been newly formed under the harm reduction division which consists of several programs. Veteran’s Drop-in Center, Withdrawal Management Unit, and the Good Neighbor Project Harm Reduction Center are just a few. The main goal of the HRC is…

High Speed Chase With Motorcycle Driver Ends When He Runs Out of Gas

Highway Patrol says Andrew Schroedermeier fled when a trooper attempted to stop him in Fargo

July 22, 2018

TJ Nelson,

DRAYTON, N.D. — A motorcycle driver who led North Dakota troopers on a four-county chase on I-29 was arrested when he ran out of gas in Drayton. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 21-year-old Andrew Schroedermeier fled when a trooper attempted to stop him early this morning for speeding through Fargo. Troopers attempted two other traffic stops, near Hillsboro and…

Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair Kicks Off

It was a rainy opening day but that didn't stop people from showing up

July 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Downtown Street Fair kicked off today, and despite the rainy start, there was no shortage of people who turned out. Dave Huebner, who sells ceramics at the fair, has been there almost every single year. “I flunked ceramics at SDSU… I’ve been working on getting a better grade ever since. To me it’s like a disease,…

Alcohol Rules For Fargo Downtown Street Fair

The Downtown Community Partnership received the only license which allows approved vendors to sell alcohol in designated public consumption area's during the annual event that draws thousands of people downtown.

July 18, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo’s new liquor law, approved last month, gets its first “test” at the Downtown Street Fair that runs Thursday through Saturday. The Downtown Community Partnership received the only license which allows approved vendors to sell alcohol in designated public consumption area’s during the annual event that draws thousands of people downtown. Police Department spokeswoman Jessica Schindeldecker…

Franek Advances to Junior Finals with Three Wins Monday

The West Fargo graduate won three bouts to advance all the way to the finals in the Junior National Championships

July 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Last year at the USA Wrestling Junior & Cadet National Championships, Jared Franek finished runner-up at 152 pounds. Now, the West Fargo graduate is hoping to finish one spot better as he moves on to the finals at 160 pounds. Franek picked up three wins on Monday (7-3, 10-0, 11-0,) to sweep his way into the championship…

Diversion Would Increase River Stage to 37 Feet Under New Plan

July 16, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo’s City Commission gets an update from the city’s engineering team about a new diversion plan. The presentation was not up for consideration. Engineers wanted the commission to be aware of the project they have been working on. They say the city may need to purchase additional land for it and most likely buy out more homes. “The…

This Is A Big Week For Shopping And Live Music In Our Region

Downtown Fargo Street Fair and Moondance Jam Both Begin On Thursday

July 16, 2018

TJ Nelson,

This is a big week for fans of shopping and live music. The annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair begins on Thursday and runs through Saturday. On the same day, rock and roll fans will begin jamming out at Moondance Jam in Walker, Minnesota. This year’s Jam will be highlighted by rock, rap and country superstar, Kid Rock. The Detroit native…

Country Singing Star Praises Local Businesses After His Bus Breaks Down

Neal McCoy was heading from North Dakota Country Fest in New Salem to the Hodag Country Festival in Rhinelander, Wisconsin

July 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Neal McCoy and Businesses That Helped Him Get Back On The RoadFARGO, N.D. — A country music star heading from North Dakota Country Fest in New Salem to the Hodag Country Festival in Rhinelander, Wisconsin breaks down near Valley City. Neal McCoy got some help from a company in West Fargo and another in Fargo. Luckily he broke down in…

North Dakota Horse Park Gallops Into New Season of Racing

One man enjoys going to the horse races with his family

July 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For as long as he can remember, Doug Kesler has loved watching horse races. “I’ve been to quite a few race tracks, and I was actually born in Harvey, and there used to be a really good race track in Fessenden at one time, so I’ve been around horse all my life. I just like the races, it’s…