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“Be Proud of Who You Are and Don’t Give Up”: EGOT Star Rita Moreno Comes to Fargo

82 years later, she tells her story about growing up in the big apple and breaking into the business

October 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As part of the Fargo Town Hall Lecture Series, actress, singer and dancer, Rita Moreno is pushing people to pursue their hopes and dreams. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how her story is inspiring and resonating with hundreds. In 1935 Rita Moreno left family members behind in Puerto Rico and came to America with her mother, the…

46 North Pints & Provisions Opens in Downtown Fargo

October 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – 46 North Pints & Provisions is an elevated comfort food restaurant open for business in downtown Fargo. The menu has a little something for everyone, meaning you can enjoy a nice glass of wine with a ribeye steak or something as simple as a grilled cheese. 46 North’s owner decided to open the restaurant in its location…

Medical Marijuana Applications Available to Apply for in North Dakota: Here’s How

Applications are also open for caregivers or people who help patients

October 29, 2018

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FARGO N.D. — People living in North Dakota can now submit an application for a medical marijuana card. Applications are also open for caregivers or people who help patients. There is a $50 fee to process the application. North Dakota Department of Health officials say there are videos and information on their website that can help in the application process….

Fashion Show Inspiring People with Disabilities to Feel Good When they Look Good

HOPE inc. is more than just an outlet for adaptive sports...

October 29, 2018

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For the second year in a row, kids aren’t the only ones strutting their stuff at the Hope INC. Fashion Show. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us this organization and fun events like this have changed the lives of adults with disabilities. Walking the runway and being proud of your newest look isn’t just for models… “I think it helps them…

Erasing the Stigma: Imagine Thriving Raising Funds for Mental Health

The goal of Imagine Thriving is to erase the stigma of mental health issues among young people by providing education, prevention and advocacy

October 28, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Past donors and new supporters are filling out the checkbooks at the sixth annual Imagine Thriving Fundraiser. The goal of Imagine Thriving is to erase the stigma of mental health issues among young people by providing education, prevention and advocacy. Those on the board say there are ways people can help that many don’t realize are needed….

NDSU Students Learn About Career Opportunities at Fargo Jet Center

The group visits a local business every month

October 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Business students at NDSU are letting their dreams take flight by getting a tour of the Fargo Jet Center. The NDSU chapter of Phi Beta Lambda got to learn about career opportunities in jet technology and sales, and even went out on the runway. One of the students has worked at the Fargo Jet Center for the last…

Mayors From Around Region Gather At Summit on Entrepreneurship

They learned about ways they can foster innovation in their communities

October 24, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Mayors’ Summit for Entrepreneurship brought mayors from around the region together to learn about ways they can bolster their economies. “This is a region that’s been built by entrepreneurs. We’re just trying to continue the legacy of those folks and keep supporting new ventures,” Greg Tehven, co-founder of Emerging Prairie, said. Some of the key points were…

Moorhead Mayoral Candidates Discuss the Future of its Businesses and Downtown Area

In two weeks, the Moorhead community will cast their vote to elect the cities new mayor

October 24, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — In two weeks, the Moorhead community will cast their vote to elect the cities new mayor. Ahead of making that decision, candidates Brenda Elmer, Johnathan Judd, and Newzad Brifki answered both prewritten and audience member questions in a forum at D & S Beverages. In that discussion, the three candidates also responded to concerns about the future…

Teen Driver Safety Week; How You Can Prevent 1,000,000 Crashes from Happening

In 2016, teens were involved in more than 1,000,000 crashed nationwide, hundreds of thousands which were fatal

October 22, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As a part of Teen Driver Safety Week, the Fargo Police Department and Triple A are asking parents to have a talk with their kids. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us why too many teens are dying on the roads. “In 2016, teens were involved in more than 1,000,000 crashed nationwide,” said Gene LaDoucer, with AAA in Fargo….

Get Ready Show Tune Lovers, Broadway in Fargo is Back for the Season

Check out what shows are coming to town for 2018 to 2019

October 22, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Get out your jazz hands, prepare your show tunes and get ready; Broadway in Fargo is back for the season! Jam Theatricals and the Gate City Bank Theatre have announced Finding Neverland, Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular, Kinky Boots, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, Something Rotten and Chicago the Musical, will be showing in 2018 and…