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Week In Review: May 8-12

Jackie Tries Out Different Jobs, And We Hang Out With Emily's Baby

  This week on KVRR Local News, Jackie Kelly went out in the community to do your job. She made donuts at Sandy’s Donuts, she brewed beer at Fargo Brewing Company, and she fed a baby calf at NDSU. We also get to meet Emily’s baby, just in time for Mother’s Day. Categories: Local News, Morning – Features Tags: fargo…

Piepkorn Recall Effort Ends

Today was the deadline for filing the names with the city auditors office which would determine if there were enough valid signatures to call for a recall election later this summer.

FARGO (KFGO) – The citizens group who launched an effort to recall Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says it will not file its petitions. Today was the deadline for filing the names with the city auditors office which would determine if there were enough valid signatures to call for a recall election later this summer. Andrew Lenzmeier, spokesman for The…

Cheney Middle School Celebrates Cultures at New Neighbor Night

People from the FM area and around the world celebrate the cultures of their neighbors

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Through dance, food and games, West Fargo Public Schools is welcoming its new neighbors from around the world. More than 1,000 people from the Valley and many other corners of the globe gathered at Cheney Middle School to celebrate. From Chinese calligraphy to Nepali dances, the New Neighbor Night celebrates the diverse cultures living in West…

NDSU Gives Back During Move Out Week

One student's trash may be another student's treasure during move out week

FARGO, ND — While finals may be coming to an end, another stress begins. It’s move out week. “We should probably put the guitar first,” one NDSU student said as they packed up. The semester may be over for some students, but now they tackle a new test. Fitting everything into a car. “I had to get rid of my mirror,”…

Need a Job? Prairie Roots Co-op Needs You

They're looking for cashiers, clerks, cooks and other general positions

FARGO, ND — An upcoming local co-op is looking to hire up to 25 new employees. Officials with Prairie Roots Co-op interviewed prospective employees at their job fair in the downtown Fargo library. They’re looking for cashiers, clerks, cooks and other general positions. The co-op also has one open manager position. The general manager says they’re hoping to have about…

Hannaher’s Celebrates New Show Space

The public is invited to check out the new space that has creative office set ups

FARGO, ND — Hannaher’s is celebrating its new space on Main Avenue. Business leaders gathered to check out creative and innovative ideas for the work place. Hannaher’s demonstrates and sells different office set ups. The show space was previously located on 20th Avenue South across from the Multiband tower. “The space we were in fit us 20 years ago, but…

The Red River Zoo Welcomes Five Rare Kittens

The Pallas kittens aren't quite ready to meet the public yet

FARGO, ND — The Red River Zoo welcomes 5 new friends. Five Pallas kittens born on April 20th are already stealing the hearts of zoo–goers online. At this point, the kittens are in a nesting box with their mother. We weren’t allowed to bring our camera along to see them just yet because the species is known to have an…

Affordable Homes May Soon See a Resurgence in Moorhead

Twin homes in Minnesota no longer require the costly instillation of a sprinkler system

MOORHEAD, Minn. — New legislation signed by Governor Dayton means good news for twin homes in Moorhead. It was an issue which some builders say caused them to lose buyers to North Dakota. It’s a change which could save new home buyers in Moorhead up to $10,000. “You take $10,000 off, that might mean the difference between a sale and…

Health Matters: Working Out Home vs. Gym

Two physical therapist say there are no limits when it comes to where you can work out

HEALTH MATTERS–Is it better for you to work out at home or join a gym? For this week’s Health Matters, two Essentia Health physical therapist share both sides of the workout debate. It’s clear leading an active life helps you lead a healthier life. How you do that can depend on your lifestyle, your schedule and your space. “When I…

Postal Workers Fighting Hunger with “Stamp Out Hunger” Program

Did you get one of these bags at your doorstep?

FARGO, N.D. — Postal workers are fighting hunger by delivering empty grocery bags to homes across the region. Anyone can use the bags to donate non-perishable foods for the 25th annual Stamp out Hunger. Simply leave the bags of food out this Saturday and postal workers will pick them up. It’s a nationwide effort to stock food at places like…