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Grantley Johnson to Celebrate 7th Birthday as He Battles Cancer for the Second Time

He was first diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia last year

July 11, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. –In October, we brought you the story of Grantley Johnson, a six-year-old who battled leukemia. He’s celebrating his seventh birthday on July 11. He loves sports and superheroes, and just like those superheroes, he’s quite a warrior. Grantley was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in April of last year. He beat it once, but unfortunately now…

Generation Z Tells Employers What They Look for in a Potential Job

By 2020 Generation Z, anyone born from the mid 90's to the early 2010's, will make up 20% of the workforce

July 10, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.– Employers are learning what Generation Z is looking for in their careers. By 2020 Generation Z, anyone born from the mid 90’s to the early 2010’s, will make up 20% of the workforce. Heather Ostrowski says that may be a small percentage but it’s enough to get a hiring manager’s attention. “It seems that everyone in the workforce…

With Rain Comes More Skeeters

July 10, 2019

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – The weather is not the only thing that’s been bugging people around the Red River Valley. With all the rainfall pouring onto the region there’s a jump in the mosquito population. That’s why Cass County Vector Control is doubling up on its workload to combat these pests with over 42,000 pounds of larvae control products. But the…

A New Brewery in Downtown Fargo Will Offer 12 Original Brews

Drumconrath, which used to be located in Mapleton, North Dakota, held their grand opening to showcase their original beers

July 10, 2019

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DOWNTOWN FARGO, N.D.– A new brewery has moved to the downtown Fargo area. Drumconrath, which used to be located in Mapleton, North Dakota, held their grand opening to showcase their original beers. They wanted to move to Fargo to expand their reach. They are now housed in the old Drekker brewing building on first avenue north. The owner, Sam, says…

Budweiser Delivered By Horsebound Carriage in Downtown Fargo

July 10, 2019

KVRR Staff,

FARGO N.D – Horseback carriages carrying cold drinks and on looking people in the middle of Downtown Fargo. At the Anheuser–Busch parade in downtown Fargo the famous Clydesdale are making their way downtown to deliver beer directly from the carriage and into the bars. What makes them so special is that they famously made their first trek to the White House…

MN State Chancellor Promotes Millions of Dollars in Scholarships Available in Moorhead Visit

July 10, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Chancellor of the Minnesota State system stops by M State in Moorhead to tout a scholarship program for students looking for jobs in high demand areas. In the latest legislative session, $7 million was added to the program. It looks to combat the state’s workforce shortage in fields like healthcare, I.T., manufacturing and agriculture. “If the…

Cherries for Charity Fundraiser Begins at Local Hornbacher’s

The Proceeds Benefit Women in Need at YWCA Cass Clay and Rape and Abuse Crisis Center

July 10, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO-MOORHEAD — Hornbacher’s is doing more than just providing your groceries. For the next week, all eight locations in Fargo and Moorhead are hosting the 37th annual Cherries for Charity fundraiser. For every pound of cherries sold, Hornbacher’s and the Fargo-Moorhead Cosmopolitan Club will donate 25 cents to the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center and YWCA Cass Clay. “The collaborative…

USDA Stops Funding for Annual Honey Bee Colonies Report

The report gives researchers baseline data on health trends

July 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. –The USDA has stopped funding for its annual Honey Bee Colonies report, a move that a local expert says is concerning. The report gives researchers baseline data on health trends in the honeybee population. That is important because bees help pollinate a third of the crops we eat. “We do have reason to be concerned for this because…

Woman Involved In Jamaican Lottery Scam Is Sentenced To Prison

At least 90 Americans lost over $5.7 million in the scheme which funneled money between the U.S. and Jamaica

July 10, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — It’s sentencing day for a Rhode Island woman convicted in North Dakota as part of a major lottery fraud. Judge Daniel Hovland sentenced Melinda Bulgin of Providence to four years in prison and restitution of around $330,000. At least 90 Americans lost over $5.7 million in the scheme which funneled money between the U.S. and Jamaica. The…

Texas Man Visiting Family In Glyndon Stabbed, Two Men Arrested

stabbing happened just after midnight in the Prairie View Estates mobile home park in Glyndon

July 10, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Rene Alvarado And John BalboaGLYNDON, MN — A family gathering turns bloody after a stabbing just after midnight in the Prairie View Estates mobile home park in Glyndon. Officers arrested 39-year-old Rene Alvarado of Dilworth after stabbing a 44-year-old man from Texas who was visiting relatives. The victim was stabbed in the neck, stomach and arm. He has undergone surgery…