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Federal Law Requires Hospitals to Post Prices Online

The Department of Health and Human Services enforced the law as of Jan. 1 to "promote transparency" between hospitals and their consumers

January 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Department of Health and Human Services started enforcing a federal law on January 1 in order to reduce the “challenges that exist for patients due to insufficient price transparency.” While it may be promoting that hospitals be more clear with patients about pricing, it’s also creating some confusion on both ends. “It’s very nondescript as far as…

Is a Wedding in Your Future? How Local Vendors are Looking to Be a Part of Your Big Day

From creative cakes to subtle or spirited suits, the Endless Possibilities Wedding Expo is answering a lot of unknown questions for brides to be

January 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Are you a bride to be or a family member of a loved one counting down to their big day? Well KVRR’s Jessie Cohen shows us why the Avalon Event Center could be the answer to curing your wedding worries. From creative cakes to subtle or spirited suits, the Endless Possibilities Wedding Expo is answering a lot…

Film at the Fargo Theatre Serves an Appetizer for the Northern Plains Food and Farming Conference

Chef Dan Barber is in the film and will also be the keynote speaker at this year's conference

January 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — In preparation for the Northern Plains Food and Farming Conference, a movie starring a special chef is shown at the Fargo Theatre. The Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society invited people to a free showing of “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste”. Chef Dan Barber is in the film and will also be the keynote speaker at this…

Habitat for Humanity Moves Another Family into Their New Home in West Fargo

The Dominguez family helped the organization build their home from the ground up and have been alongside them every step of the way

January 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Another family has moved into a brand new home through habitat for humanity in West Fargo. The Dominguez family helped the organization build their home from the ground up and have been alongside them every step of the way. The family says they couldn’t be more grateful for this opportunity to have a better life. Those with…

PATH Looking for Perspective Foster Parents: You Can Partake in Full or Part Time

Staff with PATH say the number is pretty high this year, most of who are teenagers

January 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — With 85 kids in North Dakota alone, waiting for a foster home through PATH, the organization is trying to get more potential parents on board. Staff with PATH say the number is pretty high this year, most of who are teenagers. They are working hard to bring awareness and education to anyone in the area who has…

Government Shutdown Puts Strain on Local Craft Brewers

It's especially hurting breweries who typically transport a majority of their new, craft beer over state lines

January 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — With no sign of the government shutdown ending soon, it has craft brewers feeling the repercussions. Creating new beer flavors and staying innovative is what craft brewers call the bread and butter of their businesses. “The number is constantly growing. We come out with a new beer at least one or two weeks,” said Jesse Feigum, Drekker Brewing…

Moorhead Businesswoman Offers Help to Local Employees Affected By Gov. Shutdown

Grace Cummings Pas of Grace Electric decided she needed to help while watching a couple explain their hardship on the news

January 10, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead business owner is doing her part to help those who aren’t getting paid during the government shutdown. After seeing a couple on the news who said they weren’t going to bring home a paycheck for awhile as a result of the shutdown, Grace Cummings Pas of Grace Electric decided she had to do something. She posted…

New Moorhead Mayor and City Council Members are Sworn In With Celebrations

"We're excited, we're pumped and we're open for business"

January 7, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — After a busy election season and New Year’s celebrations, members of the Moorhead City Council are sworn in. Take a look at what the mayor and his board members have to say about their new positions. “We’re excited, we’re pumped and we’re open for business,” said Johnathan Judd, Moorhead’s new mayor. The new Moorhead Mayor is ready…

LIVE: Examining the Unconscious (Bias)

What you don't know about the inside of your own mind will astound you.

January 7, 2019

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Did you ever wonder why you really connect with, and click with, some people automatically? Or why other people drive you away, for seemingly no good reason? It could be your unconscious biases at work. And this morning, we’re delving deep into our unconscious, and you’re invited to join in. With the help of the Village Family Services, a new…

Burning at Orangetheory Fitness for Derrick Jacobs; How the Community is Honoring Him One Year Later

Hearts were heavy on January 6th of 2018...but one year later, the right kinds of celebrations are in place for Derrick Jacobs

January 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — One year ago, Derrick Jacobs of Fargo took his own life. Now 365 days later, friends and family are working out together to honor his memory. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen shows us how Orangetheory is more than just a work out. Hearts were heavy on January 6th of 2018…but one year later, the right kinds of celebrations are…