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The Chamber Works to Erase Mental Health Stigmas in the Workplace

The entire event centered on the goal for creating an inclusive work environment

March 5, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Employers in the community are learning to create a more inclusive work environment for people facing mental and behavioral health issues with The Chamber’s monthly Eggs & Issues event. “The idea is to give people that work in this every day, people that have gone through some of their own issues themselves, to help our audience understand…

Fargo North Juniors Gain Perspective in Poverty Simulation

groups were given a case study and had to use community resources to help them throughout the exercise

March 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Juniors at Fargo North High School are learning to empathize with our area’s homeless population. The students were provided different case studies and scenarios as part of a poverty simulation. Each one is meant to help them understand what it’s like living on a lower income or budget and what they must do to meet their basic needs….

Local Leaders Celebrate Women in Construction Week

Mayors from Fargo, West Fargo issue proclamations honoring the week

March 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Women who have dedicated their lives to careers in construction are encouraging others to join them in the field. As part of Women in Construction Week, the Fargo–Moorhead chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) held a gathering to promote their industry. The organization says less than nine percent of construction workers nationwide are women….

LIVE: NDSU Book Launch

They're the best of the best -- and now you can party with them.

March 5, 2019

Emily Welker,

Every time you pick up a book, you’re holding a labor of love in your hands. And that’s why NDSU wants you to celebrate that labor with them. They’re holding their fourth annual official book launch this week, and KVRR’s Morning Show was lucky enough to score a sneak preview of the goods on display this year. The books take…

Growing Number of People Relying on Local Food Pantries

Some attribute the rise to population growth and affordable food programs they have

March 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — There has been a steady increase of people in the F–M area using food pantries this year to last. Ever since she started volunteering at the Emergency Food Pantry five years ago, Valerie Hanson says she’s recently seen the hallways become more crowded. “We’re busier during the day and it seems like people, they realize that it’s not…

Du Snakker Norsk? Want to Learn Norwegian?

Sons of Norway is teaching an eight-week course

March 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Uff da! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to speak Norwegian, now’s your chance. The Sons of Norway is offering classes every Monday at 7 p.m. through the end of April. For non-members the class is $55 and for members it’s $10. Many people take the class because of their heritage or simply because they want to…

Moorhead Schools Encourage Reading Through Book Fairs

S.G. Reinertsen, Ellen Hopkins, Horizon among those holding them this week

March 4, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School in Moorhead got their hands on some brand new books. As part of the school’s annual Book Fair, 29 classes are set to file in to the book room over the next three days. They will be able to fill their wish lists with a whole bunch of literary adventures. After students…

Students Showcase Drama Skills at Fargo Area One Act Festival

The Fargo Area One Act Festival welcomes students from North, South, Davies, and Sheyenne High Schools

March 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Area high school students are taking center stage at the 6th Annual Fargo Area One Act Festival. This two-day festival is giving 150 students from North, South, Davies, and Sheyenne High Schools a chance to perform their one-act plays. Students take part in workshops and have opportunities to showcase their talents. Fargo North’s drama director, Tom Gillen, …

Red River Zoo Calls in Reinforcements to Help With Snow in First Ever Shovelfest

Zoo staff have been shoveling 24/7 this winter

March 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Sometimes there’s too much snow for the Red River Zoo to handle. “It’s just almost backbreaking. Removing snow from the animal exhibits as well as along the pathways. The morale goes down because it seems endless,” said Sally Jacobson, executive director of the zoo. Meaning it’s time to phone a friend or in this case, over 40…

Businesses Put on Sled Hockey Gear for a Cause

Hope Inc. has raised over $40,000 so far

March 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Employees around the metro are putting on their sled hockey gear for a cause. Hope Inc. is an organization with 20 adaptive sports and recreation programs for kids and adults with mobility challenges. They’re having a sled hockey fundraiser to support the families who use their programs to keep fees low. Over $40,000 has been raised so far….