Author: Aaron Walling

Dakota High School
North Dakota News

Dakota High School’s name change honors indigenous culture

What was once known as Woodrow Wilson High school, is now known as Dakota High School.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public Schools is celebrating one high school’s name change. What was once known as Woodrow Wilson High school, is now known as Dakota High School. An opening ceremony celebrating the name change honors Native Americans. “This ceremony is about recognizing the roots of our name. We see North Dakota, we hear the term North Dakota…

Sandbagger
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo’s Spirit of the Sandbagger monument honors flood fighters

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A ribbon cutting ceremony is honoring the community’s acts of service in its efforts to fight floods. The City of Fargo joined the Fargo Lions Club in celebrating its 100 year anniversary and its contribution in raising $200,000 to build The Spirit of the Sandbagger monument. The donor-funded structure recognizes both the club as well as…

Habitat Home
Community, Local News, Minnesota News

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity raises wall for Benjamin family

"We've never had something stable like that to call ours."
Aaron Walling,

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — From foster care to home ownership. With the help of Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity, the Benjamin family will soon get to call this house a home. “It represents home and I know that’s probably a normal thing, but I think home to me is a family unit. Somewhere we all can call our own place….

United Way Community Kickoff
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

United Way Cass Clay begins Community Kickoff campaign

The goal is to show people what it means to truly Live United.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — United Way of Cass-Clay is hoping to inspire people throughout the metro to help give back to their community. Through its Community Kickoff campaign, the organization hopes to reach as many people as possible and raise funds for the lives positively impacted by United Way. The goal is to show people what it means to truly…

Walk 091221
Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Fargo Hosts Out of The Darkness Community Walk

“Our very first walk was exactly a year after my sister died."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead area Out of The Darkness community walk is helping raise awareness for those struggling with mental health.   Over 2,000 people were in attendance at the event at Scheels Arena in Fargo. Brenda Weiler, one of the founders of the community walk, started the event over 15 years ago after her sister committed suicide. She says her…

Und 9/11 Ceremony
Local News, North Dakota News

University of North Dakota honors 9/11 victims

"Today is a way for our campus to come together to honor their memories and to better appreciate their service and what they gave."
Aaron Walling,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of North Dakota is commemorating the lives lost 20 years ago during the September 11th attacks. “Today is a way for our campus to come together to honor their memories and to better appreciate their service and what they gave,” UND President Andy Armacost said. 20 years since tragedy struck, the memory of…

Ndsu Health Careers
Health, North Dakota News

Career fair gets NDSU healthcare students ready for the workforce

"It's very exciting for graduation that we need to get out there right away and be a help of others and help out in our hospitals."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University students looking for a career in healthcare had the opportunity to make connections at the Fargodome. With the COVID-19 pandemic placing a major strain on the healthcare system, students looking to get into a medical profession are being highly sought after by employers. “In healthcare right now there’s really a high need…

Ndsu Food
Local News, North Dakota News

NDSU students get a taste of studying abroad

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –A hint of flavor for their taste buds may help some NDSU students decide whether studying abroad is right for them. For the first time since its inception, NDSU’s study abroad program is offering students a chance to taste a variety of international flavors from local food trucks. The director of the study abroad programs says the…

Crime, North Dakota News

Police increasing downtown patrols in Downtown Fargo

Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says his department will be helping aid Fargo Police on Friday and Saturday nights after bar time.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department and Downtown Community Partnership are discussing recent crime activity in the downtown area. Fargo Police along with the Cass County Sheriff discussed ways to make downtown Fargo safer. A recent report of shots fired from a rooftop early Sunday morning lead to a shelter in place overnight. “Some of the takeaways that…

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