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Charges Filed In Tree Theft

20 year-old Benjamin Shepherd and 19 year-old Brett Braseth of Fargo and 19 year-old Kyle Braaten of Portland, ND are charged with stealing the tree.

FARGO (KFGO) – Three men have now been charged with the theft of a tree from property north of Fargo that was used as a Christmas tree at the home of one of the men. Paul Vogel played detective. He discovered that the Colorado Blue Spruce had been dumped in the Red River and it carried sentimental value. Vogel had…

Arlette Preston Announces Candidacy for Fargo City Commission

She was on the commission 18 years ago

FARGO, N.D. —  A Fargo woman who was on the city commission 18 years ago is running for a seat again. Arlette Preston announced her candidacy Tuesday morning. The former school board member and one–time candidate for mayor of Fargo says the city is at a crucial turning point with a growing population and increasing influence. Preston wants to focus on…

YouCaring Page Raises Money for Fargo Family Involved in Fatal Crash

One-year-old Maxwell and nine-year-old Camden were killed

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota Highway Patrol says Trista Curry was driving with her two sons and daughter on I–29 near Reynolds when she lost control of the SUV while trying to change lanes. The vehicle began spinning and a semi driver tried to avoid crashing but couldn’t and hit the passenger side. Both one–year–old Maxwell and nine–year–old Camden…

Vice President Mike Pence Will Be In Fargo On Tuesday

Pence Will Attend Private Fundraiser For Rep. Kevin Cramer And Public Panel On Tax Cuts And Jobs Act

FARGO, N.D. — Vice President Mike Pence will be in Fargo tomorrow to attend a fundraiser and talk about the recently passed tax cuts. Pence will arrive just before noon and attend a private fundraiser for Congressman Kevin Cramer’s U.S. Senate campaign. The vice president will then appear at an America First Policies panel at Delta Hotels by Marriott to…

Two Fargo Children Killed In Crash In Heavy Blowing Snow On I-29

Crash Happened at 11:22 a.m. Sunday, Two Miles North of Reynolds

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — Two children are dead and a woman and child are seriously hurt after a crash in heavy blowing snow on Interstate 29 Sunday morning in Grand Forks County. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the female driver from Fargo lost control on the ice, slush and snow covered interstate two miles north of Reynolds. Her vehicle…

New Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools Selected

Rupak Gandhi will start his new job in July

FARGO, N.D. — After a week of interviewing finalists, Fargo Public Schools unanimously voted to hire Rupak Gandhi as the next superintendent. “I’m over the moon. I’m just so energized and exhilarated to be here,” Gandhi said. “My wife and I— to be honest— we were in tears this morning, because we’re so passionate about moving our family to Fargo and…

Officer Involved Shooting in South Fargo Puts Suspect in Hospital

Police say 28-year-old Orlando Estrada was charging at them with a knife

  FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police responded to a domestic disturbance call around 11:30 last night. When they got there, Police say 28–year–old Orlando Estrada started charging at them with a knife. Neighbors say they had no idea what was going on at 3101 32nd Street South last night as a sea of red and blue lights filled the area. “I…

Fargo Film Festival Kicks Off

The festival runs through Saturday and features films from around the world

  FARGO, N.D. — If you love discovering new films and up–and–coming movie makers, then you’ll want to be at the Fargo Theatre this week. The Fargo Film Festival started Tuesday and runs through Saturday. “The goal is if you love movies to give you something that will make you excited this week. I’m so proud of the work these volunteers…

Fire Displaces People From Six Townhome Units

It started in the garage and got into an attic space of one apartment

FARGO, N.D. — A garage fire has displaced people from six units at a townhouse complex off of south University Drive in Fargo. Damage is estimated to be about $150,000. By the time Fargo Fire got to the scene, the fire was spreading from the garage into one of the attic space of one of the townhomes. Fire crews were able…

Community Celebrates Governor George Sinner’s Life

The governor passed away on March 9 at the age of 89

FARGO, N.D. — The community came together to celebrate the life of former North Dakota Governor George Sinner. Sinner passed away on March 9 at the age of 89. “He was really imbued with justice and love. In public service, that’s a really wonderful combination,” said Tim Mathern, a state senator. “His legacy is permanent, ongoing forever, positive.” Sinner was born in…