Education

LIVE: Drawing on Local Talent

MINNEAPOLIS — It’s the premiere of a new play at one of the nation’s top children’s theatre companies. And now, the Children’s Theatre Company is drawing on local talent for their upcoming production. The original play, “Drawing Lessons,” opens October 8th in Minneapolis. It’s about a Korean-American adolescent who uses her graphic novel skills to find a path through the…

Fargo Cass Public Health: At least 15 Whooping Cough cases since start of school

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local health officials warn there’s been a spike in pertussis cases, also known as Whooping Cough. Fargo Cass Public Health says at least 15 cases have been reported since the start of the school year. Since January, there have been 41 reported cases in Cass County. Dr. Tracie Newman says now is more important than ever…

Two 13-Year-Olds Arrested For Social Media Threat Against Ben Franklin Middle School in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two 13-year-olds have been arrested for a social media threat made towards Ben Franklin Middle School in Fargo. It was reported to police Thursday night. The teens were arrested for terrorizing Friday night. One of the teens had a BB gun concealed when they were arrested. They were also arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. It…

LIVE: Gobble for a Good Cause

FARGO — It’s time to feed your needs. And when you do it, you can also help to feed the needs of families who are struggling to feed themselves. ‘S United Way of Cass-Clay is celebrating 17 years of “Gobble it Up.” Seven dollars gets you a turkey sandwich, chips, a drink and a frozen treat. Even more appetizing —…

Man Who Sparked Security Concerns Tuesday at Westside Elementary Arrested for Terrorzing

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man who set off security concerns at Westside Elementary in West Fargo on Tuesday morning has been arrested for terrorizing. Police say 48-year-old James Arneson of West Fargo was on a bicycle when he made threats to school staff members around 8 a.m. Tuesday. As a precaution, Westside was placed under secure school protocol….

Anonymous Donor Gifts $20 Million To Offutt School of Business at Concordia College

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s not often a local university is handed a gift worth $20 million but that is the case at Concordia College in Moorhead. An anonymous donor has gifted the money to the Offutt School of Business. It’s the largest gift ever given to the department and one of the largest ever made to the college. School…