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Artists Speak On Human Rights Through Artwork at Plains Art Museum

The art is being showcased at the 2nd annual North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival

January 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Plains Art Museum is showcasing human rights-focused art of 35 different artists. The art is being showcased at the 2nd annual North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival. Pastor Joe of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is one of the 35 artists participating in the festival. His piece is called “Bright Sky.” “This is a painting I did last summer…

Lighting Lanterns to Remember Former Barnesville Coach, Concordia Basketball Player Killed in Crash 1 Year Ago

January 9, 2019

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BARNESVILLE, Minn. – Barnesville community members lit up the sky for 28-year-old Jaynie Halvorson Wednesday night. She was taken from them exactly a year ago, killed in a car accident. Halvorson was a basketball and volleyball coach at Barnesville High School. Those who were close with her say lighting the lanterns were not meant to reflect on their loss but instead…

Seventh Grader Wins Geographic Bee at Park Christian School

Both Minnesota and North Dakota's state geography bees will be held on March 29th

January 8, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students at Park Christian School are showing off their academic skills at a Geographic Bee. But the competition isn’t really over just yet for the winner. One by one students emptied the seats in Park Christian’s gym to find out who would take home first place in this year’s geographic bee. “We try to do a lot of…

BBB Offers Tips on Finding Your Perfect Gym Match

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota suggests you start off by setting your fitness priorities

January 8, 2019

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A new year can have many people itching to get a start on their New Year’s resolutions. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota suggests you start off by setting your priorities. “Set your goals,” Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota communications director Bess Ellenson said. “Why are you choosing to get a gym membership? Are…

Thousands of Kids Need Foster Care in Minnesota & North Dakota

Nearly 17,000 kids needed social assistance in Minnesota. while 1,050 registered in North Dakota

January 8, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — For the last few years, social workers have struggled to find families to accommodate a growing number of foster kids. “A lot of those kids are waiting because we don’t have places to put teenage kids or sibling groups, and it’s hard for us to find homes that can take that many kids because a lot of our…

Second Annual North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival Kicks Off

The exhibit will also make stops in Bismarck and Grand Forks

January 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — For the second year, the North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival is showcasing art focused on issues people face every day. 35 artists from all over the world are taking part in this year’s festival, which is taking place at the Plains Art Museum. In addition to paintings and sculptures, people can read literature and take in some…

KVRR Gets Special Visitor

KVRR Local News co-anchor Alison Voorhees brought in her and her husband Matt's adorable new baby boy, Hayden.

January 8, 2019

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FARGO, ND –We had some special visitors this afternoon in the KVRR newsroom. KVRR Local News co-anchor Alison Voorhees brought in her and her husband Matt’s adorable new baby boy, Hayden. He is already getting bigger at just about one month old. Hayden was pretty quiet the entire time he was being passed around the newsroom. Alison expects to be back…

New Moorhead Mayor and City Council Members are Sworn In With Celebrations

"We're excited, we're pumped and we're open for business"

January 7, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — After a busy election season and New Year’s celebrations, members of the Moorhead City Council are sworn in. Take a look at what the mayor and his board members have to say about their new positions. “We’re excited, we’re pumped and we’re open for business,” said Johnathan Judd, Moorhead’s new mayor. The new Moorhead Mayor is ready…

Life 97.9 Collecting New Baby Items for Expectant Families

You can drop them off at and Hornbacher's location in the F-M metro

January 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — From now through January 31, you can help out some expectant parents in the metro. Life 97.9 has placed a bin at every Hornbacher’s location so you can drop off new baby items. They will go directly to new moms and dads who are getting help from the First Choice Women’s Care Clinic. The items needed the most…

Minnesota Governor Walz Sworn-in

New Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is using his inaugural address to stress the need for better education and health care for everyone.

January 7, 2019

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Tim Walz and Peggy FlanaganST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) –New Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is using his inaugural address to stress the need for better education and health care for everyone. Walz spoke at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul after taking the oath as Minnesota’s 41st governor since statehood. Walz told the crowd of dignitaries and supporters that disparities in…