
KFGO’s meteorologist Tom Szymanski gives you insight into all the happenings in area weather and other interests to Tom. “Too Tall” as he’s widely known as has been a respected meteorologist serving the tri-state area of North Dakota, Minnesota & South Dakota for the last 20+ years.

Eli Young Band is Coming to Fargo!
If you know what I love- you know the list includes my son, my husband, my dogs and horses AND... Eli Young Band. So, when I found out my FAVORITE band was coming to Fargo (I got the news yesterday) ... I went CRAZY (Girl) *Note the EYB song reference* Eli Young Band will be performing at Sanctuary Events Center on S...
Jan 12, 2022

Armstrong launches reelection bid in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong says he wants to return to Washington and work on practical issues. Armstrong formally announced his re-election bid Monday by telling supporters in Fargo he'll work with Democrats on some issues, like prescription drug prices, immigration and criminal justice ...
Feb 17, 2020

Former state house majority leader running for Cass County commission
FARGO (KFGO) - The former majority leader of the North Dakota House says he's a candidate for Cass County Commission. Al Carlson of Fargo spent 26 years in the legislature and 10 years as Republican majority leader. He was defeated for re-election in 2018. Carlson says he believes he has a lot to offer given his experi...
Feb 17, 2020
Dog, puppies doing well after found alone in snowdrift
RED LAKE, Minn. - Authorities say a dog and her six puppies are recovering and growing fast after being found alone in a snowdrift in northwestern Minnesota. Officials with Red Lake Rose's Rescue Shelter say a family discovered the dog, now named Snowbelle, lying with her litter in more than a foot of snow not far from...
Feb 17, 2020

Firefighters in St. Cloud battled a blaze at a downtown bar
ST. CLOUD, Minn. - Firefighters in St. Cloud battled a blaze at a downtown bar. Several streets were closed as smoke billowed from a fire at the Press Bar early Monday. St. Cloud Fire Chief Dean Wrobbel says firefighters were pulled out of the building because of structural concerns and went into defensive firefighting...
Feb 17, 2020
Family rescued after vehicle breaks through ice on ND lake
JAMESTOWN, N.D. – A close call for two adults and two children over the weekend. Their tracked vehicle plunged through thin ice on Lake Audubon northeast of Jamestown and was partially submerged. Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser said the tracked vehicle sank in water five to six feet deep about 150 feet from s...
Feb 17, 2020

Four people rescued after tracked-vehicle partially sinks on Stutsman County lake
JAMESTOWN, ND (KFGO) - A close call for two adults and two children over the weekend. Their tracked vehicle plunged through thin ice on Lake Audubon northeast of Jamestown and was partially submerged. Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser said the tracked vehicle sank in water five-to-six feet deep about 150 feet from sh...
Feb 17, 2020
Long time Fargo restaurant abruptly closes
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - Longtime Fargo restaurant Mom's Diner, near the corner of Main and University Drive, abruptly closed Sunday. The owners' post on Facebook said they were sad to inform their customers they were permanently closing their doors and thanked their loyal customers for their business and hoped to "re...
Feb 17, 2020
Mom's Diner to close
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Longtime Fargo restaurant, Mom’s Diner, near the corner of Main and University Drive, abruptly closed Sunday. The owners post on Facebook said they were sad to inform their customers they were permanently closing their doors and thanked their loyal customers for their business and hoped...
Feb 17, 2020
Police and deputies use stop sticks and PIT manuever to arrest stolen vehicle driver
MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) - A woman driving a stolen car was arrested following a pursuit in Moorhead. Police say the vehicle, reported stolen in Fargo last week, fled Moorhead police several days ago after it was identified by a patrol officer. The driver, 22-year old Kasondra Perez, attempted to fleed police around 9 p....
Feb 17, 2020

Five people injured in two vehicle crash in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (KFGO) Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday on Highway 13, a mile west of Mooreton, North Dakota. The Richland County Sheriff's Office says a pickup driven by 63-year Randy Engquist of Crete, North Dakota struck a vehicle driven by 19-year old Kristina Zink of Andover, Minnesota,...
Feb 17, 2020

ND passenger boardings up 12% in January
BISMARCK, N.D. - State officials say passenger boardings at North Dakota's eight commercial service airports during January were up nearly 12% over the same month in 2019. Nearly 100,300 people boarded planes in Bismarck, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Fargo, Devils Lake, and Jamestown during the month, acco...
Feb 16, 2020
Klobuchar optimistic about her chances in upcoming NV primary
WASHINGTON (KFGO) - Minnesota Senator and Democratic Presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar says she is optimistic about her chances in the upcoming Nevada primary. She appeared on CBS Face the Nation Sunday morning and says she has received double-digit support in a recent poll and has received the endorsement of The Las ...
Feb 16, 2020
Allegiant plans non-stop flights from Fargo to Nashville
FARGO (KFGO) – Allegiant Air is planning to provide non-stop flights between Fargo and Nashville beginning in June. The flights from Hector International Airport will be offered twice each week. The new service begins June 4. The Fargo route is one of several new seasonal flights being offered across the count...
Jan 14, 2020
City of Fargo approves settlement agreement in discrimination suit filed by former firefighter
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A settlement agreement has been approved on a unanimous vote by the Fargo City Commission, awarding a former Fargo firefighter and state lawmaker $63,000 in a discrimination lawsuit. Scott Kelsh originally sued the city for $1.8 million claiming discrimination and violation of confidentiality...
Jan 14, 2020
City of Fargo approves settlement agreement in discrimination suit filed by former firefighter
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A settlement agreement has been approved on a unanimous vote by the Fargo City Commission, awarding a former Fargo firefighter and state lawmaker $63,000 in a discrimination lawsuit. Scott Kelsh originally sued the city for $1.8 million claiming discrimination and violation of confidentiality...
Jan 14, 2020
Becker County Sheriff's Office investigating report of fake officer
LAKE PARK, MINN. (KFGO) – A woman was stopped on a county road north of Lake Park this week by a vehicle she thought was a law enforcement officer. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says it was an impersonator. The vehicle traveling in front of her had activated blue and white lights on the rear window. A ...
Jan 14, 2020
Becker County Sheriff's Office investigating report of fake officer
LAKE PARK, MINN. (KFGO) – A woman was stopped on a county road north of Lake Park this week by a vehicle she thought was a law enforcement officer. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says it was an impersonator. The vehicle traveling in front of her had activated blue and white lights on the rear window. A ...
Jan 14, 2020
Fargo City Commissioners approve deal with airport board
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – On a unanimous vote, the Fargo City Commission has approved a new agreement with the Fargo Municipal Airport Authority that will end a long-standing dispute between the two. The details of the mediated memorandum of understanding remain confidential until the Airport Authority votes on it. Th...
Jan 14, 2020
Fargo City Commissioners approve deal with airport board
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – On a unanimous vote, the Fargo City Commission has approved a new agreement with the Fargo Municipal Airport Authority that will end a long-standing dispute between the two. The details of the mediated memorandum of understanding remain confidential until the Airport Authority votes on it. Th...
Jan 14, 2020