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City of Fargo Warning People About Phone Scammers

If you receive one of these calls, hang up and contact the North Dakota Attorney General's Office

October 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — City of Fargo officials are warning everyone about two phone scams. A business received a call from someone claiming to work for the city threatening to cut power if they didn’t pay their electricity bill. The city of Fargo does not provide electricity. In the second scam, a person pretending to be a city worker was…

Officials Say Coyote Spotted in South Fargo Likely Harmless

Leier says they usually don't pose a threat to people or pets

October 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A coyote has been spotted in a south Fargo neighborhood. But Game and Fish Biologist Doug Leier says people shouldn’t be overly concerned. The coyote has been spotted in the Woodhaven development west of I-29 and south of 40th Avenue South. Leier says coyote-sightings in the city are not all that uncommon. He says typically, they…

Fargo Man Identified Among Victims of Head-On Crash Near Valley City

A passenger in the pickup was taken to the hospital in Valley City with minor injuries

October 30, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

VALLEY CITY, ND — The highway patrol has released the names of those killed last week in a wrong-way head-on crash on I-94 near Valley City. Their report shows that 35-year-old Kerseh Grupee of Fargo was driving westbound in the eastbound lane when he collided head-on with a pickup early Wednesday. Grupee and the driver of the pickup, 31-year-old…

Arrests Made in Fargo Drive-By Shooting

Oscar Kayee, 26 YOA, residing in West Fargo, and Ryan N. Kitch, 21 YOA, with no permanent address were arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Attempted Murder, both class A felonies.

October 30, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police make an arrest in a weekend “drive-by shooting”. Officers were called to the area near 1500 East Gateway Circle South Sunday afternoon. Two vehicles were involved, a white passenger car and a red sports utility vehicle. Officers interviewed witnesses at the scene and recovered two spent handgun casings. Eventually, the red SUV ended up in West Fargo near 9 St….

Cart-Wheel-Athon Raises Money For American Gold Gymnastics

three hundred athletes ranging from three to 18 years old took part in the fundraiser

October 28, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Gymnasts pulled off 100 cartwheels to raise money for American Gold Gymnastics. Three hundred athletes from 3-18 years old took part in the Cart-Wheel-Athon. In 2016, this event raised more than $30,000. After the Cart-Wheel-Athon, two competitive teams at the gym performed a preview of their routine for the upcoming season. “I like to see how everyone is…

GOP Meet and Greet with Gov. Doug Burgum and Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner

Gardner talked about the economy and technology in North Dakota

October 27, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A North Dakota GOP fundraiser welcomed several Republican politicians from the state and beyond to Fargo. Among them were Governor Doug Burgum, Representative Kevin Cramer and special guest, Colorado U.S. Senator Cory Gardner. Gardner said he wanted to attend the fundraiser because he’s impressed with North Dakota’s economy and the state’s plans in technology. He says it’s important…

Turn on the Heat: How to Keep Your Furnace Running All Winter Long

Heating professionals say annual preventive mainenance is the best way to keep a furnace in working shape

October 26, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — With temperatures dropping furnaces will be firing up, but there are a few things homeowners can do to prevent problems when they flip on the heat for the first time. Service professionals say routine maintenance to your furnace is key to keeping a home warm throughout the winter. “Routine maintenance is a must these days. Furnace manufacturers…

Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-94 Westbound in Fargo

The crash includes at least one semi and multiple injuries are being reported

October 26, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Police and highway patrol units are on scene of a multi-vehicle crash near the I-29 and I-94 interchange in Fargo. The crash includes at least one semi and multiple injuries are being reported. Authorities are closing down I-94 westbound, starting at the 25th Street South exit. They say this will also affect I-29 northbound traffic. A second…

Family Reports Fargo Man Missing Months After Seeing Him Last

He wasn't reported missing by his family until August

October 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are trying to find a man who has been missing for months. They say 21-year-old Gabriel McCloskey was last seen in Fargo on February 28. He wasn’t reported missing by his family until August. They say they have been unable to contact Gabriel. He is American Indian, six foot four and 165 pounds with black…

F-M Stocks Up on Supplies With the First Snowfall Approaching

people say they're doing so to avoid getting in an accident

October 25, 2017

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FARGO, ND — With blizzard conditions a possibility, people are starting to plan ahead. For some people, that means stocking up at the grocery store. Some people say they’re looking forward to the winter weather that’s coming. “Yeah, I’m so excited for the winter,” Gonga Gurung said. Others describe Fargo winters another way. “Brutal, extreme. The wind is treacherous and you’re…