BISMARCK, N.D. – The AFL-CIO in North Dakota has new leadership for the first time in six years. Delegates to the North Dakota AFL-CIO convention elected Ashley Gaschk to a four-year term as President, Secretary-Treasurer – the top role in the state federation of labor unions. Gaschk is succeeding outgoing president Landis Larson, who is retiring after 40 years of…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – At approximately 1:43 AM on Saturday, June 7th, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to 812 4th Ave S for a report of smoke and fire alarms sounding in a multi-family residence. Fire crews witnessed heavy smoke coming from the second and third floors of the building. They were able to quickly extinguish the source of…
FARGO, N.D. – There are a couple of lane closures commuters should know about so they can prepare for their commute in Fargo next week. Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 9, both eastbound and westbound lanes of 1st Avenue North will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction between 36th Street North and 29th Street…
FARGO, N.D. – It’s been over two decades since Beyond Shelter, Incorporated started their work to develop affordable housing. 45 projects and 1,360 homes later, the nonprofit decided to focus on a different demographic for their next build – themselves. “We’re so excited,” said development director Christopher Miller. “It’s taken 25 years to get to this point of having our…
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Job Service held a specialized event designed to help those who might have particular struggles in finding employment. It’s called the Fair Chance Job Fair, and it took place at the job service location in Fargo on 32nd Street. The fair was designed to assist people that may have possible barriers to employment, such…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I mean, I think anywhere there’s smoke, there’s flavor,” said Lauren Vega of Cowboys Barbeque and Rib Co. It’s the good kind of smoke, though, as the haze floating down from the Canadian border has largely cleared – just in time to be replaced by sweeter fumes from the grills of masters. The hosts of Happy…
The Korean Corndog food truck, also owned by Indira Kovaci.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Smoky skies and gusty winds didn’t stop people from swinging by the sixth-ever Small Business Expo, hosted by Love Your Local FM Area. Over 70 vendors set up along the rustic streets, delighting Love Your Local’s Indira Kovaci. She’s been organizing these events for about four…
Law enforcement officials interact with children at the Safety Safari.FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Zoo threw open its doors on Saturday to showcase a different kind of exhibition – one about safety. The zoo held its annual Safety Safari, sponsored by Sanford Health. There were demonstrations that showed the efficacy of bike helmets and other safety equipment, plus law…
For legal reasons, we cannot say this is Air Bud.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dogs of all shapes and sizes took to the skies in West Fargo on Saturday – at least for a few seconds, that is. Sheyenne River Kennels hosted their second-ever Dock Diving event. That’s the athletic competition where dogs see how far they can leap after…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The weather was hotter than usual and the skies a bit hazier – but you couldn’t tell that from the enthusiasm on the ground for the Fargo Marathon. The annual extravaganza went on as planned, and it seemed to go off without a hitch. More than 11,000 runners competed in all races at the event, including…
