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Kennedy Elementary School Wins CenturyLink Foundation Grant

Third Graders at Kennedy Elementary School Will Recieve iPads Through Grant

May 15, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Two local third grade teachers made their school more tech savvy. Melanie Unser and Bernadette Medbery of Kennedy Elementary School were awarded a $4,897 grant for iPads and software. The grant is from the CenturyLink Foundation’s Teachers and Technology grant program. The teachers said they would use the technology to teach third graders coding, physics, mathematics and basic…

Delta Airlines Introduces New Face-Scan Bag-Check Kiosk at MSP-International

You go to the kiosk, tag your own bags, pay the fee and drop your luggage on a conveyor belt

May 15, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Delta Airlines is testing out some new technology in Minnesota in the hopes of making the bag check more efficient and twice as fast. Face-scanning kiosks are being set up in the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport and will use facial recognition technology to match your identity to your passport photo. You go to the kiosk, tag your…

Sanford Health Bringing in Hometown Fave, Legendary Musician and Superstar for Big Opening

It is only for employees and their guests

May 15, 2017

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From Left to Right: Carson Wentz, Lionel Richie and Fergie are scheduled to entertain employees for Sanford Health’s grand opening of the new hospital in south Fargo FARGO, ND — Sanford Health announces some big named guests to help them celebrate the grand opening of its new hospital in south Fargo. Fergie and Lionel Richie will perform, along with an…

Bills for DAPL Protests Still Coming in for Reimbursement

The bills cover salaries, overtime pay, meals, lodging, mileage and other expenses

May 15, 2017

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BISMARCK, ND — The bills for the Dakota Access pipeline protest costs continue to come in from several law enforcement agencies across the state. The state Division of Disaster Emergency Services says they have paid $719,000 to the Fargo Police Department. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office submitted a final bill for $819-thousand dollars but so far, has only received $62,000…

What Mother’s Day Means To Those in the Metro

Those in the community share Mother's Day memories and what the holiday means to them

May 15, 2017

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FARGO, ND., — It’s a day to give all moms worldwide the recognition they deserve. “Oh it was the most wonderful thing in the world to be a mother,” said Susan Sheppard. “I mean they gave birth to us, they nursed us until now so we just have to thank them for what they have done,” said Hellen Thomsesey. “We…

Days Left to Finish Minnesota Budget Deal

No budget deal could mean another government shutdown

May 14, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

Minnesota’s political leaders have just days left to come up with a budget deal. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican-controlled Legislature have until the May 22 deadline to finish the budget. They need to come up with a plan to spend a $1.65 billion surplus. We are inching closer to a potential government shutdown but that’s nothing new to…

NDSU Students Optimistic for the Future After Graduation

NDSU held their 2017 Spring Commencement Graduation Ceremony

May 13, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s the last day of graduation for Fargo-Moorhead universities. “I feel a little bit tired right now but pretty good,” said NDSU’s Student Body President, Spencer Moir. “I feel awesome!” said NDSU Graduate, Dustlynn Kaine. “Pretty good, finally done after several years,” said NDSU Graduate, Ethan Ihlenfeld. Thousands of proud parents lined the Fargodome to watch their…

It’s a Great Day to be a Dragon: MSUM Celebrates Graduation

MSUM held their 2017 Spring Commencement Ceremony

May 12, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM students had grins cheek to cheek as they got ready for the one of the biggest days of their college careers. “I’m nervous! I’m really nervous but I’m excited,” said graduate Sara Bogardus. “Honestly it’s a little bittersweet feeling,” said graduate Jordan Cresap. “Well, I don’t think it really hit me until last night when I…

Jackie Do My Job: Golf Groundskeeper

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Learns What it Takes To Be a Groundskeeper at the Osgood Public Golf Course

May 12, 2017

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All week long you’ve seen KVRR’s Jackie Kelly do different jobs throughout the area. The final job Jackie learned how to do was be a groundskeeper at the Osgood Public Golf Course in Fargo. Some of the tasks she did were clean up the golf balls on the course, roll the greens, and change out the holes. Categories: Business, Community, Local News,…

Anglers Prepping for Minnesota Fishing Opener

DNR officials say the Mississippi has catch rates similar to many of the state's best fishing lakes

May 12, 2017

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MINNESOTA — Thousands of anglers are getting ready for the 70th annual Minnesota Fishing Opener which casts off tomorrow. Anglers in the state will be able to catch walleye, pike and trout. Governor Dayton will host the opener along the Mississippi River in the St. Cloud area, a first for that part of lakes country. DNR officials say the Mississippi…