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International Women’s Day Event Celebrates Human Rights and Gender Equality

Although the day has occurred internationally for over 100 years, Fargo is celebrating it for the first time

March 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — International Women’s Day holds a special place in Nyamal Dei’s heart. “I celebrate this event since I was a child in Africa, and I always know I want to put an event together like this one,” she says. For the first time, she’s hosting a get-together at the Dakota Medical Foundation for women of all backgrounds and…

Plains Art Museum Showcasing Young Artists From Local Schools

It's The 18th Annual School Spirit: Celebrating Youth Art Month.

March 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Plains Art Museum is showcasing a group of talented young artists from local schools. It’s the 18th annual School Spirit: Celebrating Youth Art Month. On the 3rd floor of the building families and community members are checking out the new exhibit. The reception includes food, art making projects and music by the Fargo Moorhead Youth Symphonies. Organizers…

People Ride In For Final Day Of North Dakota Winter Show

This Is The 83rd Time The Winter Show Has Happened.

March 7, 2020

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VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The last day of the year began with a bang of the Battle of the Border High School Rodeo, as the top horse riders from Minnesota and North Dakota faced off to see who’s the best in a friendly competition. “I was first interested when I was really little and my parents started me with horses…

Golden Drive Teams Up With J2K To Help Homeless Kids In The Community

They want to help kids in need in the community.

March 7, 2020

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WEST F ARGO, N.D.- J2K is a monthly craft and vendor fair that sells everything handmade. They encouraged the community to bring clothing, food items, and hygiene products that will be donated to schools around West Fargo and other areas. The proceeds made from the “Light Show on Parkway Lane” event will also be going to schools in the area….

Community Comes Together For Annual Women’s March

The march was originally going to happen in January, but was postponed due to the blizzard.

March 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D- John Mcmullen from Fargo came with his partner and her daughter. He says it’s important to show her that she has every right to be in control of her own decisions. “I really want her to know that she can do anything, don’t listen to anybody. Putting her down, telling her she can’t do something because she’s a…

Sons Of AMVETS Grilling Ribs To Raise Funds For New Roof

The Group Is In The Works Of Planning Out More Fundraising Events In The Future.

March 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Sons Of The American Veterans in Fargo are using ribs to raise funds for a new roof. The non-profit group of volunteers served up dozens of racks of ribs to hungry people waiting in long lines to get a taste. The money is needed as leaks formed in the roofing of the American Veterans building during the…

Fargo fire damages unattached garage

Damage is estimated at $45,000

March 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo firefighters responded to a fire of an unattached garage at 800 17th St. S. at noon. Loss from the fire is estimated at $45,000. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and confirmed there was no one inside the garage. They say the fire did not extend to other buildings around it, so the fire damage was limited…

Organizations suit up for Hockey For Hope Inc. fundraiser

March 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Organizations from all across the valley are hitting the ice for the 2020 Hockey for HOPE, Inc. fundraiser in Fargo. From firefighters, local businesses and even the KVRR staff geared themselves up for sled hockey. “I wasn’t really much of a hockey player in the first place, it’s always fun, I have been doing it a couple…

NDSU Students Job Shadow Professionals To Get Ready For The Real World

About 10 employees from Gate City Bank participated in the event.

March 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The company that Tyler Rieger, a Senior at NDSU, originally wanted to shadow cancelled on him, but he still wanted to have the experience. “I did learn quite a bit actually, coming into Gate City Bank. There were a lot of interesting aspects of this that I had no idea were part of the bank. Such as…

Paradox Comics-N-Cards To Host Gaming Event Encouraging Blind Inclusiveness

The event is Saturday and starts at noon.

March 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Owner Rich Early is partially blind and has been hosting events since he opened his business more than 20 years ago. He says the It’s Your Turn gaming event is a little more special because it will bring together blind and sighted people to play board games. Paradox is working with 64 Ounce Games. It makes tools…