Author: Aaron Walling

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Business, Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Gaming Arcade thanks customers with appreciation day

"We just wanted to create a day that was thanking our customers for supporting us through 2020 COVID shutdown..."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local arcade is saying thank you to its customers with an appreciation day. To show their gratitude, Replay Games in Downtown Fargo is letting customers pay what they want in exchange for a fun filled day of video games. With a modernized feel and the nostalgia of older gaming consoles the arcade is suitable for…

Bridal
Local News, North Dakota News

Bridal Fantasy show helps take the stress out of wedding planning

"The best experience is just when you're enjoying yourself and you're not stressed."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Calling all brides to be. A wedding fantasy show makes its way to town to help plan every girl’s biggest dream. Planning a wedding can be hectic, but The Bridal Fantasy Show at the Delta Hotel is helping brides have a stress free day. “Our group actually we’re a networking group so we actually meet once…

Trafficking
Crime, North Dakota News

Webinar brings awareness to human trafficking in North Dakota

"It happens all over North Dakota, including small towns."
Aaron Walling,

NORTH DAKOTA — January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and organizers in North Dakota are helping inform the public of the severity of the issue. “When you look at human trafficking it’s a criminal act, and it’s also what we call human rights violations,” ND Human Trafficking Taskforce’s Dr. Analena M. Lunde said. Human trafficking affects many people, and the…

Matt's Donations
Business, Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Matt’s Automotive offers free oil changes in exchange for food donations

The non perishables will be collected for the Emergency Food Pantry
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — A local business is helping people save money and help others. Matt’s Automotive Service Center is holding a food drive in hopes of wiping out hunger throughout the metro. The business is offering one free oil change to people who donate a full sized grocery bag of non perishable food items. The food will be donated to…

Meteors
Local News

Out of this world meteor sightings dazzles northern part of the continent

"It was seen as far in Canada all the way down to Fargo, North Dakota, Minnesota that area."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. – Reports of meteor sightings have dazzled people throughout the northern part of the continent, including here within our community. The American Meteor Society has reported a total of 32 sightings of what they say is a fireball soaring through the night sky. “It was seen as far in Canada all the way down to Fargo, North Dakota,…

Vaccine
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health

With COVID-19 vaccinations on the rise it raises concerns among some

"These vaccines appear very effective and very safe particularly as we're giving more and more of them across the country."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — With more people receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, some in the public may be wondering whether or not the vaccines are safe. “There’s a lot of myths around vaccines in general, but I would urge people to get their information either from a healthcare provider that they trust that has knowledge of this,” Sanford Health Vice President and Chief…

West Fargo Gift Cards
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

WF households to receive $25 gift cards to help boost local businesses

The gift cards will be strictly for use at West Fargo stores and restaurants.
Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — People in West Fargo are in for a treat. City leaders hope to stimulate the economy by providing free gift cards to support local businesses. The $25 gift cards will be strictly for use at West Fargo stores and restaurants. The cards will track where the funds are spent. Participating businesses who receive payments from these…

Minimum Wage
Business, Minnesota News

Minnesota minimum wage increase could pose risks for businesses

"Where we are in the pandemic I would think that any mandated increases probably aren't the best way to go."
Aaron Walling,

MINNESOTA — As minimum wage increases take effect in Minnesota, businesses could face some tough challenges. “Businesses are feeling the pressure obviously from COVID. Also, a really tight labor market, so the ability to attract, retain and develop employees has been challenging for business and so business of all sizes are having very different effects from the mandate,” Fargo Moorhead…

2nd Vaccine
Coronavirus-ND, Health, Local News

Sanford Health workers receive second dose of Pfizer the vaccine

"From my personal standpoint I feel wonderful, the fact that this vaccine is available."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — It’s been three weeks since healthcare workers in North Dakota started to get a sense of relief. After the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, medical staff at Sanford Health received their first rounds of the Pfizer vaccine. Now 21 days later, those who received the first dose are able to complete the vaccination requirements and receive their second…

Leg
North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

North Dakota’s 67th Legislative session to look at COVID-19 response

"There's probably going to be an effort especially in the House of Representatives to try to curl back and curtain the governor's emergency powers."
Aaron Walling,

BISMARCK, N.D.  — On Tuesday, North Dakota lawmakers are meeting for the 67th legislative session to discuss bonding, economic recovery, and the response to the pandemic. Republicans have wide majorities in both houses. “There’s going to be a lot of discussion about bonding and how bonding will relate to the legacy fund,”Prairie Public Radio News Director, Dave Thompson said. Thompson…

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