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80 Years of Comics: Action Comics Releases its 1,000th Issue

Comic book experts say it's rare for many comic book companies to ever get over 50 issues let alone accomplish this kind of achievement

FARGO, N.D. — Action Comics released its first comic book in 1938 with the first appearance of Superman. 80 years later, Action Comics is releasing its 1,000th issue. Comic book experts say it’s rare for  companies to ever get to 50 issues let alone accomplish this kind of achievement. To celebrate, Action Comics’ #1000 issue is available for $8, doesn’t have…

NDSU Student Is 2018 Truman Scholar

Jared Melville Is A Senior Majoring In business administration and political science

FARGO, N.D. — A senior at NDSU has been selected as a 2018 Truman Scholar. Jared Melville of Fargo has been given what is considered one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country. Melville is majoring in business administration and political science. He plans to pursue a law degree and a Master of Public Affairs degree. The $30,000 scholarship…

Emergency landing at Fargo Airport

FARGO, ND – A plane made an emergency landing at Fargo’s Hector International Airport Thursday night because of smoke. Delta Airlines says Flight 1601 from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Anchorage, Alaska landed safely after being diverted because of smoke in the cabin that dissipated before the plane got on the ground. None of the 195 passengers or the seven crew members…

Reconstruction is Set to be Done on 13th Avenue in Fargo and West Fargo

The cities will be updating 13th Avenue from 45th Street in Fargo to 12th Street East in West Fargo

FARGO, N.D. —Thanks to a collaborative effort between the cities of Fargo and West Fargo, 13th Avenue is getting a makeover. The cities will be updating 13th Avenue from 45th Street in Fargo to 12th Street East in West Fargo. Both cities say this project is a long time coming. “This project is originally built in 1974, so it’s really, really…

Discussing property tax valuations at Fargo City Hall

FARGO, ND – Fargo homeowners and businesses were able to discuss their property tax valuation at the Fargo City Board of Equalization’s annual meeting Tuesday. North Dakota uses market value to assess property value. People using that information for tax purposes who feel their property’s value is unfair could explain why. “We’re trying to maintain a business. I want to stay…

Contestants Get Last-Minute Coaching for Miss North Dakota and South Dakota Earth Pageant

The pageant will be on April 22 in Fargo

  FARGO, N.D. — Anyone interested in being in this year’s Miss North Dakota and South Dakota Earth Pageant got free coaching. Ultimate Image: Model, Talent and Makeup Artist Management in Fargo taught future pageant contestants how to walk on stage, answer on-stage questions and practiced poses for the big day. The Earth Pageant has been around since 2000 and focuses…

“Boots and Heels” Opens New Downtown Fargo Store

The original store was started in 2011 in Devils Lake

FARGO, N.D. — Boots and Heels has a new location in downtown Fargo. The original store was started in 2011 in Devils Lake. The team emphasizes a “shopping with a friend philosophy” and hopes that customers can find shopping to be a fun experience. “Fashion doesn’t have to be painful. It can be cute, it can be comfortable,” said Amber…

Kelan Oster joins Fargo commission race

Oster is a bank compliance consultant

FARGO (KFGO) – An eighth candidate is in the race for Fargo City Commission. Kelan Oster, a bank compliance consultant and graduate of the University of Mary School of Business, says his campaign will focus on bringing fair jobs to Fargo with competitive benefits. Oster lives in south Fargo. He says he volunteers with the school district’s junior achievement program….

High Risk Sex Offender Moves From Fargo to Moorhead

No Public Meeting Is Planned At This Time

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A high risk sex offender is moving from Fargo to Moorhead. Police say 31-year-old Daniel Grinder is now living in the 700 block of 12th Street North. Grinder was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition in 2007 for three victims between 13 and 14 years old. A community informational meeting is not planned at this time. Categories: Crime,…

Rimes Brings Her Golden Voice And Guitar To Fargo

Tickets Range From $40-$80 and Go On Sale April 13

FARGO, N.D. — LeAnn Rimes is bringing an acoustic version of her hits to Fargo. You can catch Rimes in an “An Acoustic Performance” at Fargo Theatre on Sunday, August 19. Rimes is a multi-platinum selling singer with sales of more than 44 million records. At just 14-year-old she won “Best New Artist” making her the youngest recipient of a…