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Terry Fator & Daniel O’Donnell Named for 2019 Norsk Hostfest

Courtesy: Norsk HostfestMINOT, N.D. (AP) – Officials have announced the first two headline acts for next year’s Norsk Hostfest in Minot. Singer, comedian, ventriloquist and impressionist Terry Fator won the “America’s Got Talent” competition in 2007 and is now a popular Las Vegas act. Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell has amassed 32 top-selling albums over his career and has remained on…

Fargo lawmaker to introduce legislation to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – State Rep. Shannon Roers Jones of Fargo will introduce legislation to decriminalize user quantities of marijuana in the 2019 session. She has been getting input from both law enforcement and lawyers as the bill is being put together. Unlike Measure 3 which sought to legalize marijuana that was defeated at the polls earlier this month. The…

Valley City Man Hurt After Pickup Hits Train

NEAR VALLEY CITY, N.D. – A Valley City man is is hurt after his pickup struck a train Tuesday night. It happened at 6:40 on 114th Avenue Southeast near Cooks Plaza, which is two miles west of Valley City. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the pickup wasn’t able to stop on the snow-covered gravel road and struck the train….

Kennedy Elementary Staff Receive Medical Attention Following Two Lockdowns

FARGO, N.D. – Kennedy Elementary staff members received medical attention after the school was put into lockdown twice Friday morning to address what the school district calls “situations in the school.” A letter sent to parents from Principal Karrie Rage says “We consider student and staff safety a priority, therefore decided to have a lockdown to address these student issues…

West Fargo Named 10th Best Small City to Live in America

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo is named the 10th best small city to live in America by WalletHub. The website compared more than 1,200 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 40 indicators. West Fargo’s low cost of living, crime and unemployment rates and a high average of median income and education helped the city get the honor….

Red River Zoo Teaches Conservation Through Bald Eagle

FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Zoo is continuing its conservation efforts by giving visitors the chance to learn about bald eagles. Leuca was rescued from the wild and brought to the Red River Zoo in 2006. His presence at the zoo is to teach visitors about the conservation story of bald eagles. “Leuca was found in the area. He…

Sandy’s Donuts Announces New Fargo Location

FARGO, N.D. – Sandy’s Donuts is making it even easier for customers to stop by and grab a donut. The business is adding a third location at 4281 45th Street South in the Osgood area of Fargo. Employees celebrated the reveal of the new location this morning by handing out free donuts to the first 250 people who visited the new…

Dog Dies in Abercrombie House Fire

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. – Officials are investigating a house fire in Abercrombie claiming the life of  a dog. It happened around 2:30 PM Wednesday on the 400 block of 1st Street North. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says the owner wasn’t at home when the fire started. Authorities believe the fire started in the kitchen, but the cause is unknown. No…