FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re looking for a free and easy way to begin gardening at home, the Fargo Public Library has you covered. April 2 marked the beginning of the seventh annual free seed library. You don’t even need to be a member of the library to participate. Anyone can drop by and pick up five seed packets…
FARGO (KVRR) – The director of Fargo’s public library says some of the city’s most popular library programs are at risk from DOGE cuts in Washington, D.C. Tim Dirks says the organization that oversees grants that go to state libraries was abruptly closed within the last few days, employees sent home and the building locked. Since then, they’ve brought back…
NOME, N.D. (KVRR) — The art of crafting has been a huge part of Jed Anderson’s life. Bringing to life knives and swords for hunting, cooking, fishing, and for fun. “It is incredibly therapeutic being able to do this kind of stuff. Not just you know, I have a bad day come into the shop grab a big hammer and…
UNDERWOOD, Minn. (FOX 9) – A sixth-grade teacher in the Underwood School District in Otter Tail County has been charged with malicious punishment after police say he stepped on a student’s back during a lock-down drill. Jason Rogers, 48, of Underwood, is charged with malicious punishment of a child after a student alleges he “stepped on his back with both feet” for around 10…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Cory Steiner has accepted the contract for Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools. The two year contract starts July 1 with a $220,000 salary for the first year and $225,000 for the second year. An extension is possible. The school board approved the offer on a unanimous vote. Steiner, who currently leads Northern Cass School District,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives. Trump has derided the Education Department as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology. However, completing its dismantling is most likely impossible without an act of Congress, which…
Jen Volk poses with her $500 check that came with her award.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Public Schools organized a surprise ceremony to honor one very worthy educator. Jen Volk, an Administrative Assistant at Legacy Elementary School, received the Classified Staff of the Year award. Volk was honored for her tendency to go above and beyond in her…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Dakota bill to create education savings accounts for all K-12 students has some surprising opposition. Some homeschoolers want the bill amended as it would make them susceptible to regulations where they are currently exempt. They say SB 2400 adds to many more regulations to homeschooled families. The education savings accounts could be used by…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While there were many kinds of cakes and pies available for consumption, the 4th annual Battle of the Buns also featured some rockin’ competition. “First year we had just the battle of the bands, second and third years we had baking competitions,” explained Jarod DCamp, executive director of Love Your Buns. “So, bringing it all together,…
FARGO, N.D. – It’s Selection Sunday for the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament, and pretty soon a lot of people are going to come down with a case of bracket fever. But, if you plan on wagering any money on the games, it’s important to do so responsibly. March is actually problem gambling awareness month. While online sportsbook betting is not…
