Author: Aaron Walling

Bobcat is opening a factory in Mexico

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Doosan Bobcat in West Fargo has announced plans to expand operations in Mexico. They will build a manufacturing plant in Monterrey where they plan to bring in 600 to 800 jobs to the region.  “Since 2019, our business has more than doubled,” said Mike Ballweber, Doosan Bobcat North America President. “And with that we’ve had…

NDSU celebrates Native American Heritage Month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University has a series of events scheduled to celebrate and honor Native American Heritage Month. They kicked off the celebrations with discussions about how libraries can help empower communities and honor traditions of Native Americans. “It’s really rewarding to be able to bring together the different community members to have the expertise in…

Homeless shelters preparing for winter to help those in need

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The winter months are settling here in the Red River Valley. While some have a warm home to go to, there are others that are struggling with homelessness and need a place to go to with the temperatures dropping. That’s where homeless shelters come in and help those in need. “Oftentimes those that are experiencing homelessness…

New allegation against former WFPS administrator; this time from a student

David GeorgeWEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The West Fargo School District says it has been notified by law enforcement of a new allegation against former Independence Elementary School Principal David George that is related to a student. George, 39, faces several felony child pornography charges. He’s also charged with gross sexual imposition with a victim under the age of 15…

‘Bras on Big 98.7’ campaign results in $40,000 for Essentia Health breast cancer patients

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Essentia Health is reporting that a recent campaign brought in $40,000 for breast cancer patients. The annual ‘Bras on Big 98.7’ event raises awareness and funds for breast cancer and supports those patients at the Essentia Health Fargo Cancer Center with things like gas cards, lodging vouchers, gift cards for grocery stores and assistance with wig…

Seasonal parking restrictions begin in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The seasonal parking restrictions have started in Fargo. The restrictions will run from November 1 to April 15. These restrictions will allow city crews to remove snow and preform maintenance during the winter months. Night restrictions from (1 a.m. – 7 a.m.): Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays for East/West Avenues Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for North/South…