Heitkamp: More people 'genuinely threatened' by nuclear war
WASHINGTON (KFGO) - Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) says North Dakotans are more concerned than ever about the prospect of a nuclear confrontation with North Korea.“I can tell you that people in my state...
View ArticleMinnesota faces $188 million budget deficit
St. Paul - Minnesota lawmakers will have to fill a projected $188 million budget deficit next year.State officials released an economic forecast Tuesday showing the modest deficit at the end of the...
View ArticleGartin resigns as head of GFMEDC
FARGO (KFGO) - The President of the Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corp. is leaving.Jim Gartin, who's headed the group the past six years, has submitted his resignation effective Mar. 15,...
View ArticleStatewide service to text 911 up and running
MINNEAPOLIS - A statewide service allowing Minnesotans to send a text message to 911 during an emergency is in operation."Text-to-911'' will be especially beneficial for people who are deaf or unable...
View ArticleU.S. Senate candidate condemns support from pro-white activist
FARGO (KFGO) - A Fargo man who calls himself a "pro-white activist" is being blocked from the social media pages of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tom Campbell.Peter Tefft, who is known for...
View ArticleDeadline nears for state hemp advisory board nominations
BISMARCK, N.D. - It's the last week for people to apply to serve on North Dakota's industrial hemp advisory board.The seven-member board provides advice and expertise to the state Agriculture...
View ArticleDrunk driver with children in vehicle arrested after high speed chase
Barnseville, MN (KFGO) - A suspected drunk driver was arrested after leading authorities on a high speed chase with his children in the vehicle last night in Wilkin County.The sheriff's office says...
View ArticleFargo man arrested for DUI after crash near the dike
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) - A man was arrested for DUI after crashing into several trees in Fargo.Police say 40-year-old Homer Winans III of Fargo was arrested for DUI, possession and two outstanding...
View ArticleYouth Risk Behavior study: Drop in ND student risky behaviors, increase in...
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) - A national survey finds positive trends among among North Dakota students but it also shows some troubling increases in several categories. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey...
View ArticleFranken denies allegation he forcibly tried to kiss woman
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Al Franken is denying an accusation by a former Democratic congressional aide that he tried to forcibly kiss her after a taping of his radio show in 2006.The Minnesota Democrat...
View ArticleUPDATE: Senate Democratic leader Schumer says Franken should resign
WASHINGTON - The top Senate Democrat says Sen. Al Franken should resign as allegations of sexual misconduct against the Minnesota lawmaker multiply.In a brief statement on Wednesday, Minority Leader...
View ArticleDavid Flowers announces retirement as West Fargo School Superintendent
WEST FARGO (KFGO) - School Superintendent Dr. David Flowers plans to retire. He has submitted a letter to the school board of his intention to step down from his position, effective June 30, 2018. He's...
View Article13-year-old girl cited in school threat in New Salem
MANDAN, N.D. - Morton County sheriff's officials say a 13-year-old female student is responsible for two threats of a shooting at the high school in New Salem.The sheriff's office says the girl has...
View ArticleHoehn asks for jury trial in Greywind kidnapping, death
FARGO (KFGO) - The man charged in the kidnapping and death of Savanna Greywind has told a judge in Fargo that he plans to take his case to trial. A March trial date is now expected.38 year-old William...
View ArticleNorth Dakota: Refinery near national park could win permit
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota health officials say a proposed oil refinery near the Theodore Roosevelt National Park complies with federal and state air pollution rules, but that a draft permit is...
View ArticleNorth Dakota bill would allow tribes to levy state sales tax
BISMARCK, N.D. - A newly released draft legislative bill sets the framework for American Indian tribes in North Dakota to levy state sales taxes on their reservations and keep a share of the...
View ArticleTeen injured after being struck by vehicle in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, N.D. (KFGO) - A 16-year-old Grand Forks teen was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Grand Forks Wednesday afternoon.The police department says just after 3 p.m., the teen tried to...
View ArticleFlags flown at half-staff in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
North Dakota (KFGO) - Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff Thursday in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance...
View ArticleOtter Tail County prosecutor, ex-wife dead in probable murder-suicide
FERGUS FALLS, MN (KFGO) - An Asst. Otter Tail County Attorney is dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Fergus Falls. The ex-wife of 41 year-old Ryan Cheshire is also dead. The couple had recently...
View ArticleFranken resigns, says he won't give up his voice
WASHINGTON - Minnesota Sen. Al Franken says he'll resign in the coming weeks. He's repeatedly apologized as several women accused him of sexually inappropriate behavior, and as his support from fellow...
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