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“You Get Rid of Them All, Where Would Fargo Be?” City Releases Refugee Resettlement Report

The report explores information including local refugee costs, accountability, and economic impact

April 13, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The refugee resettlement report Fargo city commissioners requested in October is finally released. The report explores information including local refugee costs, accountability, and economic impact. “I got my citizenship recently,” shared Ayat Hussein, a former refugee. Immigrants and refugees make up a small part of our community. “We’re not talking about roads and bridges here; we’re talking…

Crews Are Getting Ready To Fill Potholes

Fargo city workers say the busy roads are the ones that need the most work

April 13, 2017

Site Staff,

Anyone who drives a vehicle knows the annoyance of pothole season. Fargo city workers say they identify high traffic roads as the ones that need the most work. Main Avenue, 13th Avenue South, and 25 Street South are all high on the list for potholes. Crews are working on fixing the roads with asphalt rather than the temporary fill used…

Pet Connection: Meet Topanga

She's got a personality as warm and sunny as the Topanga Canyon.

April 13, 2017

Emily Welker,

Whether you think of Topanga as being named for the sunshiny canyon in Los Angeles, or the equally sunny character on “Boy Meets World,” this is a dog with a smile as bright as the sun. The 2-year-old pit bull stopped by with 4 Luv of Dog founder and rescue worker Kish Hilmert to visit live in-studio with Emily Welker…

Dads and Daughters Do Science

Get your girls involved in the sciences with this hands-on event for Earth Week.

April 13, 2017

Emily Welker,

Earth Day 2017 is almost upon us, and the women engineers of NDSU have the perfect place to get your daughter and her dad involved in a hands-on party for the planet. It’s the Dads and Daughters Do Science event at NDSU April 22nd, where you can bring your daughter for a bunch of science experiments for ages K-2 from…

Prom 2017 Fashion Trends

The Latest Dress and Tux Trends That Will Be Sure to Make Your Prom Night Unforgettable

April 12, 2017

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Corsages, limos, tuxes, and fancy dresses… there are so many things that make prom special. Whether it’s full of lace or jewels, a girl’s prom dress is something she’ll never forget. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t been asked yet, the sooner you look for a dress, the better. “My tip for everybody is to start early, start looking that…

Hornbacher’s Donates $50,000 to Great Plains Food Bank

Employees Presented Check and Volunteered at the food bank

April 12, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. – Hornbacher’s continues its efforts to help out local charities by giving back. The grocery store chain donated a $50,000 check to the Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo. Along with presenting the check, local Hornbacher’s employees volunteered and helped pack boxes with food. Hornbacher’s President Matt Leiseth said that it’s important to help out with food insecurity….

The Hearts of Volunteers: Fargo Celebrates Community Day of Service

Volunteers spent the day doing a full day of service

April 11, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Local organizations received some extra helping hands during a fun filled day of service. “Look at all these people caring,” said Norene Baeth, who is the coordinator with the Fargo chapter of Project LINUS. “They’re all helping us today.” Shirt sleeves were rolled up, paint brushes were out and floors were being scrubbed throughout this day of…

Rollover Accident Shuts Down Busy Fargo Intersection

45th Street was closed at 19th Avenue South for just over an hour

April 11, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A truck hauling vehicles ended up on its side and shut down a busy stretch of road in south Fargo. The truck rolled over at the intersection of 45th Street and 19th Avenue South just before 11 this morning. According to fire department officials on scene, the truck tipped over as it was turning left onto 45th…

Suspended West Fargo Teacher at Center of Twitter Controversy Speaks Out

Tihista's posts online claim she called parents of her students "monsters"

April 11, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo special education teacher says she made a mistake when she wrote offensive social media comments. Sheridan Tihista was placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. Tihista released the following statement to KVRR Local News: “I attended basketball games, bought my kids lunch when their accounts were negative, attended adoption…

Critical Conversations: Celebrating Diversity at NDSU

Critical Conversations is being held at NDSU to tackle important issues in the community

April 11, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — NDSU is addressing diversity challenges through ‘Critical Conversations’. It’s a three day inaugural conference created to identify issues surrounding race and diversity and how to provide a safe venue for people to be heard. It also includes speeches and seminars about understanding each other’s stories in order to eliminate racism. Performances by a student drum group and…