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Entrepreneurs from Around Country Coming to Fargo for Drone Focus Conference

The conference starts at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Drone leaders and entrepreneurs from around the country will be in Fargo tomorrow for Emerging Prairie’s 5th Annual Drone Conference. Emerging Prairie says with the drone industry growing so fast, it’s important to help entrepreneurs understand the rapidly changing trends. The organization says drones have become popular to use in the agriculture industry and search and rescue missions….

Vitalant Looks for Blood Donors as Summer Months Approach

Vitalant serves hospitals in North Dakota, South Dakota and Western Minnesota

May 28, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– With the unofficial start of summer just ahead, Vitalant is looking for blood donors to help serve nearly 70 area hospitals. Vitalant serves hospitals in North Dakota, South Dakota and Western Minnesota. 20% of Vitalant’s donors are high school and college students. A representative says the summer months are especially important because of people traveling and patients choosing…

Fargo-Moorhead Remembers Veterans Who Never Returned Home After the War

West Fargo, Dilworth and Harwood also held ceremonies this Memorial Day

May 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo–Moorhead is remembering all those who have died while serving our country. A soldier may put on their uniform and head into combat. “Well it’s nerve wracking. You’re always worried about who’s going to be next. Is it you,” said Joe Wallevand, who served in Vietnam. But they aren’t the only ones feeling the stress of a war….

Community Honors Fallen Hero with “The Murph” Challenge

People gathered this morning at Fargo's CrossFit Icehouse to complete the challenge for Lt. Michael P. Murphy

May 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– CrossFit fanatics are paying tribute to Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy with “The Murph” workout challenge. People gathered this morning at Fargo’s CrossFit Icehouse to complete the challenge. The Murph includes a one mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and another one mile run. The co-owner says it’s not about doing the entire workout but about honoring…

Moorhead AL & Dilworth VFW Kick Off Memorial Day Ceremonies

People paid their respects at 7 this morning on Veterans Memorial Bridge

May 27, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MN– The Moorhead American Legion and Dilworth VFW are remembering those who have fallen for our country with an early morning Memorial Day ceremony. People paid their respects at 7 this morning on Veterans Memorial Bridge. Navy Veteran, Victor Teigen, was at this morning’s ceremony. Teigen grew up in Moorhead and is taking this day to remember friends of…

Fargo VFW, American Legion Perform Echo Salute for Fallen Soldiers

each organization stood on opposite ends of Lindenwood Park

May 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Members of Fargo’s American Legion and VFW fire their guns to salute their comrades who never made it home. The organizations lined up on opposite ends of Fargo’s Lindenwood Park to create their echo salute. The men say it needs to continue happening every Memorial Day. “It’s an honor to do this here. It’s Memorial Day. We need…

LIVE: 11-Year-Old Girl’s Musical Tribute For Memorial Day

Harmony Schepp Sings Heartfelt Song To Honor Fallen Soldiers This Memorial Day

May 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — 11-Year-Old Harmony Schepp has been singing patriotic songs about as long as she can remember. She says she started singing to honor her grandfather, who is a veteran. This Memorial Day, Harmony and her uncle, Matt Freitag, joined the KVRR Local News morning show for a stirring rendition of the song “Hallelujah”, originally by Leonard Cohen. Harmony…

Mapleton Man Adapts to New World After Leaving the Amish Community

John Shrock has 11 other siblings. He was the only one to leave the Amish lifestyle behind him.

May 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — When members of the Amish community turn 17, they become a part of the church. A Mapleton man instead decided to change his fate. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us why it meant the now 24–year–old would have to leave the only life he has ever known behind him. There is no snapshot of the moment John Shrock…

More Than 1,300 People Show Up to Corecon 2019

The convention is still accepting cash donations for Cat's Cradle Shelter

May 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — More than 1,300 people embraced their inner nerd at the 11th annual Corecon. The four-day convention was for anyone who loves anime, horror, sci-fi or fantasy. Guests included authors, actors, game designers and the Midwest Paranormal group. While this year’s theme was “Cyberpunk: High Tech, Low Life” next year’s will be the “Great Age of Dragons.” Organizers…

MN Legislature Approves $48 Billion Budget in Special Session

Gov. Walz says he looks forward to signing the budget into law

May 25, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s House and Senate ends a special session by passing a $48 billion budget to fund state government for the next two years. The budget bills met their 7 a.m. deadline. House Speaker Melissa Hortman says Democrats secured new money for education and preserved funding for health care programs for more than one million Minnesotans. Minority Leader…