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State of North Dakota Issues Loans for Local Drinking Water Projects

The largest of the recent loans went to Hillsboro, which is getting $8.6 million to revamp their infrastructure.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Six drinking water projects around North Dakota have received loans from the state for various repairs and improvements. The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program, jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority, has awarded six loans since March. The biggest went to the city of Hillsboro….

Great Plains Food Bank
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Great Plains Food Bank Receives Donation of Nearly 40,000 Pounds of Mac and Cheese

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It was a cheesy dream for the Great Plains Food Bank as nearly 40,000 pounds of macaroni and cheese were donated by Land O’Lakes. The macaroni will be available to Great Plains 196 partner food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters across North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota. The donation comes at a time when many food…

Fargo Marathon Health
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Essentia Health Medical Physicians Want People To Prepare Themselves With Hydration and Rest for Marathon

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Saturday is the big day for both runners and walkers. Although this day will have warmer weather than previous years, medical professionals want you to be prepared. “This year, you know it’s going to be a little warmer. I think that’s the main concern, and with the smoke, we may see more of the respiratory issues…

Riverkeeper
Community, Local News, Moorhead

Volunteers plant trees along the Red River in Moorhead

Eric Bolin,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Volunteers with River Keepers Fargo-Moorhead were busy planting trees for future generations to enjoy along the Red River Thursday. Around 60 volunteers arrived on the picturesque day to plant about 350 trees including Accolade Elm, Northern Acclaim Honey Locust, Hackberry, Bur Oak, and Kentucky Coffeetree. Many of the tree species can be found in southern Minnesota….

Border
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Border States Breaks Ground For The Company’s Largest Facility

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Border States’ new distribution center will serve 28 locations across the region. The 300,000 square foot facility will be the first of several other distribution centers planned in the United States. “We’re extremely excited to be investing here again in Fargo, North Dakota. We’ve been here since 1961 and continue to make investments here locally in…

Grade Assessment for Drainage
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City of Fargo Offers Free Grading Survey Service

City engineers will stop by your property and mark in the dirt exactly how the yard should be graded for proper drainage, free of charge.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo is letting residents – especially new homeowners – know about a free service they provide that could save your yard from a lot of damage. Before a homeowner plants grass or lays sod on their yard, the city will survey the lot for grading purposes. The proper grade ensures correct drainage in residents’…

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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Cricket

Emily Welker,

WEST FARGO — If you’re looking for someone who’s always in the mood for a chat, you couldn’t do better than this little lovebug, Cricket. She’s a blue-capped conure who comes to Pet Connection from CAARE Avian Rescue, and like a lot of conures, she is quite noisy, so she’s not for somebody who’s going to be in an apartment…

Great Plains
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Great Plains Food Bank Future Federal Funds Uncertain But Programs Still Running

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Federal cuts to food programs are leaving food pantries like Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo uncertain about future funding. Earlier this year, Great Plains announced it had lost about $1.3 million in funding and food. The food bank then shifted avenues on where they received fresh produce and meat. But the wait for the vote…