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Crews Work to Fix Overnight Roof Collapse at Fargo’s Centennial Elementary

A portion of the building's roof collapsed after 8:30 Tuesday evening because of heavy amounts of snow

March 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Spring break couldn’t have come at a better time for Centennial Elementary. A portion of the building’s roof collapsed after 8:30 Tuesday evening because of heavy amounts of snow. The school knew about the weak portion of the roof on Monday and tried to relieve the weight. “Yesterday we had probably 12 of our men and women…

Update: Veterans Group Will March in St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 13, 2019

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Organizers of the Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick’s Day Parade clear up a misunderstanding on whether or not veterans are allowed to march. Veterans’ groups will be able to march in this year’s parade and carry the colors of our country. The Fargo-Moorhead United Patriotic Bodies originally planned to skip the parade after they felt it was unfair they…

City of Fargo Discouraging On-Street Parking

Getting vehicles off the streets will help snow removal crews and allow a faster response in an emergency.

March 13, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND – If you’re parked on a street in Fargo, the city is asking that you move your car. With another snow system moving in, on-street parking is strongly discouraged through Saturday morning. Getting vehicles off the streets will help snow removal crews and allow a faster response in an emergency. Vehicles on snow emergency routes will be towed…

Snow Causes Roof Collapse at Fargo Grade School

Fargo firefighters were also on scene at Courts Plus on South University Drive around 3:30 a.m.

March 13, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – There was a partial roof collapse at Centennial Elementary School in south Fargo. Fire Department Captain Mike Hendrickson tells KFGO News crews responded to a fire alarm around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters were met by staff who said they had discovered a section of the roof had been structurally compromised earlier from the heavy snow load…

National MS Society Works to Find A Cure During MS Awareness Week

The community can help in these efforts by participating in Walk MS on April 27th

March 12, 2019

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FARGO– It’s MS Awareness Week and the National MS Society is moving one step closer to finding a cure for this disease. From March 10th to the 16th, the society is working to educate, spread awareness, and raise money for a cure. On April 27th, the community can help in these efforts by participating in a walk here in Fargo….

Disability Rights Organizations Remind Community to Clear Sidewalks for Pedestrians

March 12, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — As we all try to continue getting through this winter, disability rights organizations are reminding homeowners to keep their sidewalks clear for everyone. Accessibility specialists say keeping snow off the sidewalks is especially important for people with disabilities because it’s forcing them to walk in the streets. They say the city has done a great job cleaning up…

Amber Alert Issued For Girl Missing From Milwaukee

The Suspect, Dariaz L. Higgins, is Believed to be Armed and Dangerous; Call 911 Immediately if Spotted.

March 12, 2019

Site Staff,

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Authorities are issuing an Amber Alert as they ask for the public’s help in locating 1-year-old Noelani Robinson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Authorities say at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, the suspect Dariaz L. Higgins, 33, failed to return Robinson to her mother as planned. The suspect is now believed to have the child and is considered armed…

Watershed Group To Hold Public Hearing on Diversion Project

During a packed meeting in Barnesville, the board voted unanimously to hold the hearing at a date and location that have yet to be determined.

March 12, 2019

Site Staff,

BARNESVILLE, MN (KFGO) – The Buffalo-Red River Watershed Board has voted to take the unusual step of holding a public hearing on whether it will issue a permit for the FM Diversion. During a packed meeting in Barnesville, the board voted unanimously to hold the hearing at a date and location that have yet to be determined. With more than…

Local Artists Present Abstract Mannequin Exhibit at West Acres

This 1,000 square foot exhibit is called Morph II and it's a way for 25 local artists to showcase their work

March 11, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Walking around West Acres Mall, you might see an entire section filled with painted mannequin pieces. This 1,000 square foot exhibit is called Morph II and it’s a way for 25 local artists to showcase their work. “We wanted visibility and we also wanted scale and West Acres is the place to get both with the throngs…

Partial Roof Collapse at Moorhead Church A “Miracle” No One Was Hurt

it fell because of heavy snow in Sunday morning

March 11, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Around nine Sunday morning, heavy snow caused a partial roof collapse at Saint Francis de Sales Church in Moorhead. Luckily, services had been canceled. From her wedding, to her daughter’s Quinceañera, to even getting some help with her son’s alcoholism struggles, St. Francis de Sales has always seemed to be there for Ada Ramirez over the last 18…