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Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District asking residents to vote for tax increase

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — In the last few years, the DGF school district has been forced to cut more than $1.1 million from its budget to avoid deficit spending. By cutting the budget, they’ve had to lay off teachers, administrators, staff members, and eliminate three bus routes. “Staffing constitutes about seventy-six percent of our budget. And when you cut the…

North Dakota tribal treatment programs hindered by ‘archaic’ regulation, leaders say

Bill draft to address need for Medicaid, Medicare waiver

The Good Road Recovery Center in Bismarck is a licensed substance abuse disorder treatment program owned and operated by the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation is looking to the North Dakota Legislature to address a major “impediment” to health care access on the…

Ghoul Morning: A Lingering Legacy at the Haunted Farm in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. — When Dale Nygaard’s dad started the Haunted Farm back in 1995, none of the Nygaard family was what you’d call a pro at this haunting business. Melcolm Nygaard was by no means a showbiz guy; instead, he’d run a hardware store out west. But that wasn’t stopping him, says Dale, who shortly thereafter moved back from Washington…

Hector International Airport showcases artist’s pastels of local scenes

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hector International Airport is showcasing the talent of another local artist through its latest artworks installation. The art being featured is from Jeffrey J. Anderson and his scenes of rural life. Anderson has been drawing what he saw since he was a child and winning art contests into adulthood. He graduated from NDSU with a fine…

MSUM hosts first ever AI Summit for business leaders, teachers, and students

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — As part of MSUM’s AI with Purpose initiative, the university is diving deep into learning about the technology with an AI Summit. “It is a developing technology, but it is also creating a major impact in not only business and education, but also in society. And we fear that which we do not understand. So it’s…

Lack of sign language interpreters in North Dakota a major barrier

Lindsey Solberg Herbel, left, nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, signs to Tammy Derrick, communication and advocacy coordinator for the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library on Sept. 18, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The video sign language service…

Halloween Pictures for NICU Babies and their Families

Dear NICU Mama set up near the JC Penney fountain in West Acres and snapped adorable photos all morning and afternoon.

Credit: Dear NICU Mama on FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families that wanted to show off their getups were able to get professional pictures taken at West Acres for a good cause. Dear NICU Mama set up a photo studio near the JCPenney fountain on Saturday. All the proceeds from the pictures they sold went right back to the organization, which…

Sheyenne Turns into Treat Street in West Fargo

West Fargo Events wanted to make sure that kids had a safe, concentrated area to get all the candy they possibly could.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The main drag of downtown West Fargo was teeming with trick-or-treaters on Saturday – and local businesses and organizations were eager to hand out candy. West Fargo Events blocked off a large portion of Sheyenne Street and turned it into “Treat Street” from 1 to 3 P.M. Over 40 tables were set up to dole…

Red River Market Wraps Up for the Season

Folkways now turns its attention towards other seasonal events, like Christkindlmarkt.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s finally a wrap for the season for one of Downtown Fargo’s premier recurring events. Saturday was the final day of the Red River Market, put together by Folkways and held in and around Broadway Square. The season went out in style, with a Fall cooking demonstration and a Thriller-inspired dance performance by FM Ballet. Folkways…