Author: Aaron Walling

Academic Freedom
North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

NDSU holds a protest of a bill banning grant money for sex education

The amended bill would prohibit funding federal grant money to Planned Parenthood for sex education in the state.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Students and faculty at NDSU petition the Legislature not to pass a North Dakota senate bill that would prohibit funding federal grant money to Planned Parenthood for sex education in the state. “The language of this legislation is written so broadly that it would likely impact faculty across a wide range of disciplines,” North Dakota State…

Fargo Earth Day
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

City of Fargo highlights Recycling on Earth Day

"If you really start looking at what you're throwing away, I would guess at least half of it can be recycled."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Fargo highlights ways people can reduce their carbon footprint. With 24 recycling drop off sites located across the city, people can honor the environment every single day of the week. Those living in single family households can also sign up for the All in One Recycling program which…

Rent Help
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-MN, Minnesota News

Minnesota assistance program helps struggling renters

"It's going to be a good thing for the state of Minnesota, it's a good new program that I think will help get people back on their feet."
Aaron Walling,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — A new program is helping Minnesotans catch up on their finances. “Any individual that lives in the state of Minnesota, it’s a new program a lot of it is because of the impacts of COVID-19 and having inabilities to work and being sick and things like that. So, it’s definitely allowing people to get back on their…

Sanford Covid
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy still throughout the community

Medical expert says vaccine priority could help prevent possible COVID-19 surge.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be readily available throughout the Fargo-Moorhead metro, medical experts say there is still doubt when it comes to people receiving their vaccinations. Some of the areas with the most hesitancy include people within younger age groups as well as those who live in rural communities says Sanford Health’s Vice President Dr….

Matbus Free Rides
Community, Coronavirus, North Dakota News

MATBUS Offers Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccinations

"Passengers who board the MAT bus can tell the driver that they are going to a vaccination site and they will give them a free ride round trip to a vaccination site for both of their shots."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A reliable method of transportation is helping get more people to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. We stopped charging fares March 23rd of last year to March 31st of this year and that was to protect our drivers. We started loading passengers through the back door and not going through the fair box and that was to…

Sanford Covid 19
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Vaccine hesitancy raises concerns for Sanford Health official

"Were concerned that the supply might outstrip the demand sooner than we'd had hoped, It's way too early for that to be."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Sanford Health medical expert says there is still some hesitancy throughout the community when it comes to getting a COVID-19 vaccine. As more people receive their vaccinations, the number still remains far below the ideal, says Sanford Health’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Doug Griffin. With more eligibility for the vaccinations, the demand has had the…

Fargo Potholes
Construction & Traffic Updates, North Dakota News

City of Fargo Encourages Pothole Reporting

For smoother commutes you can report road damages through the FargoOne website or smartphone App.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The city of Fargo is hoping to make your commute a smoother one by encouraging people to report potholes throughout the Metro. As the cold weather freezes and expands it may cause a few cracks along the way and with the arrival of warmer weather there is bound to be some damaged roadways. “We don’t know…

Alpaca
Local News, North Dakota News

Red River Zoo adds alpacas

The Zoo's partnership with Ten Seven Acres will allow people to receive an enhanced animal learning experience.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Zoo is adding a new exhibit to this year’s Children’s Zoo Farm. In partnership with Ten Seven Acres, the zoo is welcoming three new alpacas that will remain on exhibit through the fall. Children and families will get an enhanced learning experience by getting up close and personal with the South American mammals….

Easter
Community, Local News, North Dakota News, Outdoors

Church holds live outdoor ‘Rock and Roll’ Easter service

The Lutheran Church of the Cross teaches children all about Easter with interactive worship fun kits
Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With nice weather, one local church is celebrating the Easter holiday with an outdoor service. With social distancing guidelines in mind the Lutheran Church of the Cross welcomed people throughout the community to pull up a lawn chair for a live ‘rock and roll’ Easter worship. To ensure kids were entertained the church provided worship…

Lumber
North Dakota News

Home building costs on the rise

"There is a big demand for labor and materials and just trying to get those things in stock for your house might take a little bit longer than it has in the past."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re looking to do some home renovations or even thinking about building one, you may have to dig a little deeper into your pockets. “We’ve had a house that we built last year, and we priced it out in the summer and when we built it in the fall it increased about 30 percent in…

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