Author: KVRR Staff

Break The Silence
Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo Police’s “Break the Silence” documentary aims to stop youth suicide

The Fargo Police Department are advocates in a new documentary about suicide prevention.
KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In an appeal to young people, Fargo Police want you to know that your life matters. “And the star of this film is prevention,” Officer Bloom stated. Last year two Fargo high school students took their own lives. Fargo Community trust officers like Michael Bloom are taking action to bring awareness to suicide. ‘Its devastating when…

Clare Pkg
Local News, North Dakota News

Indian Education Program in Fargo and West Fargo Schools

Recent legislative changes will dictate the curriculum for schools
KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill that requires all North Dakota schools to teach Native American history, culture, and treaty rights recently passed the North Dakota state senate. “I think it’s a very good step in the right direction for the state of North Dakota for the tribal and state partnership and advancing the Indian Education for all in the…

St Jude
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Mapleton Elementary School families raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

KVRR Staff,

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Families came together in Mapleton to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Kindergartener Faeryn Holte alone raised $570. When asked how that makes her feel, Faeryn said, “Happy to help other sick kids.” “The youngest learners are learning how important it is to be helping other kids,” kindergarten teacher Kayla Dornfeld said. Mapleton…

New Firefighters

Six graduate from Fargo/West Fargo joint firefighter academy

The department had recruits from West Fargo and Fargo
KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) – West Fargo and Fargo have new firefighters on their departments. They are celebrating six new recruits after hosting a joint fire academy. The graduation ceremony was held at the Fargo City Commission Chambers. The academy had classroom work, drills, ride-a-longs and live burn scenarios. This is the second time the departments have held a joint academy….

Able Games
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

The inaugural Fargo Able Games brings athletes of all abilities together

A Fargo native wanted to do something to give back to his city.
KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo ABLE games brings inclusive fun and fitness for all. “Just encourage everyone to come out and have a good time,” said Connor McGovern. The Fargo ABLE Games was created by McGovern who is a Fargo native and NFL center for the New York Jets. “Its been huge to be able to come back and…

Maris Sanford
Local News, North Dakota News

Inaugural Roger Maris All-Star Week begins next month

It is set to take place June 14th through the 19th. 
KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –  The FM Metro will be the host site for a special star studded week in collaboration with Sanford Hospital. The inaugural Roger Maris All-Star Week will kickoff in June at locations throughout the area. All-Star Week was created to support the work happening at the cancer center at Sanford, honor loved ones, friends and neighbors affected…

Mexican Village Stabbings
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Three people stabbed at Mexican Village in Downtown Fargo

Police and the suspect had a stand off for nearly three hours
KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A shocking incident at a local restaurant had traffic cut off and police dealing with a barricade situation. Police say one person was stabbed by a woman outside the Downtown Fargo Mexican village. She then barricaded herself in a car with police pleading with her to put down a knife. “Her shirt was up I could…

Masks Web
Health, Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

CDC says vaccinated people can largely ditch masks indoors

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON – In a move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. The new guidance still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless…

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