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Jenna Larson

Jenna Larson

Bureau Chief · Fargo, ND

Jenna Larson has been reporting on the Fargo region for over 15 years. She graduated from North Dakota State University and began her career at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead before joining the Bison Current network. Jenna's focus is on community events, local initiatives, and the stories that make Fargo unique.

25 stories from Jenna Larson in Fargo

Evacuation of residents from Oleshky landing in Belarus
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Three planes carrying residents evacuated from Oleshky arrive in Belarus, news agency reports

On a crisp autumn day, the sound of airplane engines filled the air as three planes touched down at Gomel airport in Belarus, marking a fragile moment of hope for many. Among the passengers were residents of Oleshky, a town nestled in the heart of Russian-controlled Ukraine, who had embarked on a...

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West Fargo Packers football team celebrating a touchdown.
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Ashton Wigestrand's 3 TDs leads West Fargo into 3A state semifinals

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn evening, the roar of the crowd at Essentia Health Packer Stadium echoed through West Fargo, a community united in anticipation. Among the sea of blue and gold, one name rose above the rest: Ashton Wigestrand. With the weight of his team on his...

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Fargo autumn street with golden leaves and local businesses
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Attorney general Drew Wrigley to not investigate ND Development Fund

On a brisk autumn morning in Fargo, the sun peeked through the golden leaves, casting a warm glow over the bustling streets. As residents sipped their morning coffee, the air buzzed with anticipation about the future of local businesses. However, beneath this vibrant facade lies a pressing concern...

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A warm sunset over the Hillview Campus in Bismarck, symbolizing change and community.
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Missouri Slope to sell former Hillview nursing facility

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the sprawling Hillview Campus in Bismarck, residents and staff gathered for a farewell gathering at the former Hillview nursing facility. Laughter and shared memories filled the air, but beneath the surface, a sense of uncertainty...

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Fargo community gathering at sunset
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Fitch revises France’s outlook to ‘negative’ on worsening debt dynamics

As the sun set over the Red River Valley, casting a warm glow on the bustling streets of Fargo, the community buzzed with conversations about the future. Families gathered at local parks, children laughed as they played, and couples strolled hand-in-hand, embodying the strong ties that bind this...

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S&P Global revises outlook on Meta to negative on cashflow concerns — KFGO
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S&P Global revises outlook on Meta to negative on cashflow concerns

Oct 30 (Reuters) S P ​Global ‌Ratings on ‌Friday ​revised ⁠its ⁠outlook on Meta ​Platforms ⁠to ⁠negative, citing ​significant ​uncertainty around capital ‌spending ⁠and free operating ⁠cash ‌flow. (Reporting ⁠by ​Vallari ‌Srivastava in ​Bengaluru; ⁠Editing by Pooja ​Desai)

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Elderly voter casting a ballot in Fargo, North Dakota
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Federal monitors heading to Cass County polls on Election Day

As the sun began to rise over Fargo on a crisp November morning, the bustling sound of democracy came alive. Voters, young and old, lined up outside polling stations, eager to cast their ballots and make their voices heard. Among them was 82-year-old Martha Thompson, a lifelong resident of Cass...

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Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi drone over Medina region — KFGO
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Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi drone over Medina region

Oct 30 (Reuters) The Saudi-led coalition fighting in ​Yemen said ‌on Friday it had intercepted and destroyed a ‌drone ​launched ⁠by Yemen s ⁠Houthis over Saudi Arabia s Medina region, home to ​one of Islam s holiest ⁠sites ⁠and visited by ​millions of Muslim ​pilgrims each year. Cross-border...

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North Korean hackers linked to crypto thefts among world’s best, experts say — KFGO
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North Korean hackers linked to crypto thefts among world’s best, experts say

By AJ Vicens Oct 30 (Reuters) North Korean hackers likely behind the record $6.3 billion theft from cryptocurrency exchange Binance are among the world s most prolific crypto thieves, and the proceeds help fund the country s weapons programs, cybersecurity experts said on Friday. Blockchain...

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Alliant targets 1 GW of new data-center contracts in six months as power demand surges — KFGO
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Alliant targets 1 GW of new data-center contracts in six months as power demand surges

By Varun Sahay and Tyakshi Singh Oct 30 (Reuters) Alliant Energy expects to sign contracts for about 1 gigawatt of additional data-center demand within six months, its finance chief said on ​Friday, as rising AI use and growing electrification push ‌US power demand to record highs. The new load...

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QB Anthony Colandrea returning to Nebraska in 2027 — KFGO
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QB Anthony Colandrea returning to Nebraska in 2027

By Field Level Media Oct 30 (Field Level Media) Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has found a home at Nebraska and will ​return for his final season ‌of eligibility in 2027, his agent confirmed Friday. Colandrea was the starter at Virginia (2023-24) and UNLV (2025) before landing in Lincoln and leading...

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Explaining the Mountain West bowl process — The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead
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Explaining the Mountain West bowl process

Bret Gilliland on Hot Mic with Dom Izzo on October 30, 2026 Watch full interview down below ]]>

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Learn how to help the family of a Fargo 12-year-old who died unexpectedly and other ways to Lend A Hand Up — The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead
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Learn how to help the family of a Fargo 12-year-old who died unexpectedly and other ways to Lend A Hand Up

Nolan Powell-Calhoun, Fargo, was a bright, compassionate 12-year-old whose life was tragically cut short by a sudden medical event Oct. 7, 2026. A dedicated student, talented musician, and accomplished athlete, Nolan pursued his passions with enthusiasm, leadership, and an infectious smile. His...

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Moorhead volleyball singing happy tune as section tourney heats up — The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead
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Moorhead volleyball singing happy tune as section tourney heats up

MOORHEAD — Moorhead setter Jalynn Miller exploded in celebration after hammering a kill to cap the first set Thursday. While the sophomore was hooting and hollering, the rest of her Spuds teammates watched the Miller Show, grinning ear-to-ear waiting for her to return to the post-set huddle....

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Iran’s IRGC navy says two tankers stopped south of Hormuz after incidents — KFGO
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Iran’s IRGC navy says two tankers stopped south of Hormuz after incidents

Oct 30 (Reuters) Iran s Revolutionary Guards Navy said ​on Friday ‌that two oil tankers were involved in incidents ‌and ​stopped ⁠in waters south ⁠of the Strait of Hormuz, after ignoring radio ​warnings and attempting to ⁠use ⁠what it described ​as an unauthorized ​route through the ‌strategic...

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Global equity funds draw inflows for a sixth straight week — KFGO
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Global equity funds draw inflows for a sixth straight week

Oct 30 (Reuters) Global equity funds saw substantial inflows in the week ended October 28, though at a slower pace, as a rebound in AI and ​chip stocks, led by South Korea’s SK Hynix ‌after record quarterly profit, lifted demand for technology and Asian funds. Investors bought a net $10.19 billion...

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Health Rounds: Rise in US colon cancer rates not limited to young adults, analysis finds — KFGO
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Health Rounds: Rise in US colon cancer rates not limited to young adults, analysis finds

By Nancy Lapid Oct 30 (Reuters) Today we report on a troubling cancer trend among US adults of all ages. We also report on impressive survival data from a two-drug regimen that could be an alternative to more expensive immunotherapies for some patients with a type of advanced kidney cancer....

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Slovak prosecutor reopens probe into fighter jet donation to Ukraine — KFGO
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Slovak prosecutor reopens probe into fighter jet donation to Ukraine

Oct 30 (Reuters) Slovakia s top prosecutor ordered on Friday a new probe into the donation of MiG-29 fighter jets and air defence ​systems to Ukraine by the country s previous ‌government, restarting an investigation ended earlier this year. The current government of Prime Minister Robert Fico,...

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A shopper’s guide to Detroit Lakes — The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead
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A shopper’s guide to Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes has long been a destination for lakeside vacations, great restaurants and community events, but its shopping scene deserves a spot on every itinerary. I spent an afternoon exploring some Best of the Best winners and finalists and found that every store offers something a little...

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India’s Sun Pharma posts lower quarterly profit on one-time acquisition-related charge — KFGO
Community•Yesterday

India’s Sun Pharma posts lower quarterly profit on one-time acquisition-related charge

Oct 30 (Reuters) India s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported a ​drop in ‌second-quarter profit on Friday, dragged by a one-time charge ‌related ​to its ⁠acquisition of ⁠Organon. Consolidated net profit fell to 19.89 billion rupees ($209.31 million) ​in the quarter ended September ⁠30 ⁠from 31.18...

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European shares ease as AI-driven tech selloff deepens — KFGO
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European shares ease as AI-driven tech selloff deepens

Oct 30 (Reuters) European shares inched lower on Friday as technology stocks came under pressure from renewed concerns over ​AI investment returns, although the benchmark ‌index remained on track for a monthly gain thanks to strong corporate earnings. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.25% to...

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Doug’s Dime: Halloween #Candy Inflation — KFGO
Community•Yesterday

Doug’s Dime: Halloween #Candy Inflation

Rising costs of confectionaries are causing a Halloween pinch, with candy prices up 15 percent in 2026, rising at a rate of four times inflation. Roughly 65 percent of ingredient costs in the candy industry come from the cost of cocoa beans, sugar and corn syrup, and all of those are having supply...

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Capgemini raises 2026 guidance as AI push brings work to IT consultants — KFGO
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Capgemini raises 2026 guidance as AI push brings work to IT consultants

Oct 30 (Reuters) French IT consulting firm Capgemini raised its 2026 guidance for the second ​time this year after its ‌third-quarter revenue grew 12%, in the strongest signal yet that the rush to deploy AI is turning into ‌contracts ​for Europe s established consultancies. Capgemini ⁠CEO Aiman...

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Packers WR Christian Watson returns to action after chest injury — KFGO
Health•Yesterday

Packers WR Christian Watson returns to action after chest injury

By Field Level Media Oct 30 (Field Level Media) Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson returned ​to action in the ‌third quarter Thursday night after being taken to a hospital for precautionary testing following a chest injury against the Carolina ‌Panthers. Before ​halftime, Prime Video...

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ND Supreme Court rejects challenge to election paperwork for legislature nominees — KX News
Community•Yesterday

ND Supreme Court rejects challenge to election paperwork for legislature nominees

Four Republicans running for the North Dakota Legislature will keep their nominations after the state Supreme Court rejected a challenge to their election paperwork.

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