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“They’re Shooting at Us”- Fargo Man Shares Story of Survival at Las Vegas Shooting Massacre

Beau Flom served in the Navy for nine years, which helped him to remain calm during the shooting

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Nearly 60 people were killed and 527 were injured in the mass shooting in Las Vegas Sunday night. Three Fargo couples were in the crowd when the shooting started. One of them served nine years in the Navy and used his experience to get himself and his friends out safely. “My wife said, ‘Are they really shooting…

Local Public Establishments Installing Mamava Suites for Breastfeeding Mothers

they are in public places like airports, the fargodome and red river zoo

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Bathrooms aren’t the only private places mothers can breastfeed anymore. “We don’t want moms to feel like if they want privacy, that they have to go to the bathroom,” said Jackee Haak, president-elect for the North Dakota Breastfeeding Coalition. “Who wants to eat their lunch in the bathroom? Nobody.” It’s all thanks to Mamava suites. They’re pods installed…

Fargo Police Asking for Community’s Help to Stop Neighborhood Crime

More than 67,000 calls for service are made each year to the Fargo Police Department

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department is reaching out to the community to hear how they can better inform you on what’s happening in your neighborhoods. The department is discussing crime in District 3, which is the southwest corner of town, and how to identify it. More than 67,000 calls for service are made each year to the Fargo…

More North Dakotans Who Witnessed Las Vegas Shooting Speak Out

Mike Eslinger was with a group of friends and one is currently in the hospital and remains in critical condition

October 3, 2017

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MINOT, ND — Last night, we told you about Andrew Gudmunson of Minot. The realtor was in Vegas with his girlfriend and two other Minot friends when he was shot and injured at the concert. They weren’t the only people from the “Magic City” at that concert. Mike Eslinger was with a group of friends and one is currently in…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids Teams Up with Cass Clay Creamery for Birthday Celebrations

Throughout the month of September, donations were collected to fill these favors

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Golden Drive has partnered up with Cass Clay Creamery to give children experiencing homelessness an opportunity to celebrate their birthdays! Throughout the month of September, donations were collected to fill these favors. Everything to help celebrate a birthday from frosting to cake mix to decorations were donated. Employees at Cass Clay Creamery are volunteering their time…

BCBS of North Dakota Hoping to Help with Wellness in the Workplace

Anyone interested in creating a healthy workplace environment could attend the event, which had keynote speakers who each later held a workshop

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Wellness programs in the workplace can have a significant impact on your productivity and your health. That’s why Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota hosted its eighth annual Worksite Wellness Summit. Anyone interested in creating a healthy workplace environment could attend the event, which had keynote speakers who each later held a workshop. Blue Cross Blue…

Moorhead Business Owners Start GoFundMe for Struggling Restaurant

After a month of brisk sales, the restaurant has fallen on hard times

October 3, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The owners of a Moorhead restaurant have started a GoFundMe account to help their struggling business. IDK, a contemporary fine dining restaurant, opened on the north side of Moorhead Center Mall in July. After a month of brisk sales, the restaurant has fallen on hard times. The owner resorted to public financing because banks have refused to…

Enjoy Chili, Donate to the United Way

It was the 8th Annual Roers Keller Williams Chili Feed for United Way

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It was a great day for a hot bowl of chili and a chance to raise money for a good cause. It was the 8th Annual Roers Keller Williams Chili Feed for United Way. More than 50 types of chili were served. They all competed for the best chili and to earn a valuable prize pack donated…

Parents Replace Students at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School

"Parent Replace Your Child Day" at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Parents acted as students at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School. The school hosted their annual “Parent Replace Your Child Day” for the sixth grade. Teachers taught the parents as if it was a normal school day, the parents are expected to fill their kids in on what they learned at school. This goal of this day is…

On KVRR Local News at 9: Fargo Man Keeps His Cool During Shooting in Las Vegas

One of them used his experience in the Navy to keep calm and get his friends out alive

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Three Fargo couples were in the crowd as chaos erupted during that mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas Sunday night. One of them used his experience in the Navy to keep calm and get his friends out alive. Beau Flom, his wife Adrianne and two other couples were enjoying the final day of the Route…