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High School Students and Teachers are Helping Those Struggling with Hunger

Now it's flourished into a fully functioning food pantry in the halls of Fargo South High School

FARGO, ND — In North Dakota online, more than 58,000 people are struggling with hunger and about 16,000 are children. Students and faculty at Fargo South High School have decided to take matters into their own hands. It started off as a Facebook post. “We need to do this and I’m like okay I was just posting stuff but let’s…

Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools, Dr. Jeff Schatz Announces Retirement

Schatz worked in K-12 education for 32 years

FARGO, N.D. — After thirty two years in K-12 education, school is out for Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schatz. But he’s not leaving without a lengthy list of accomplishments including becoming the first ever principal of Davies High School in 2009. He was also instrumental in the building’s construction and hiring for Fargo’s third high school. Looking back on his work,…

Protesters are Asking Hoeven to Vote Against GOP Tax Plan

Republicans in Congress have proposed a tax plan that many people in the metro are not happy with

FARGO, ND — Republicans in Congress have proposed a tax plan that many people in the metro are not happy with. A group of protesters brought a check to Senator Hoeven’s office saying the tax plan favors corporations and the top 1% over working people. They say the plan only benefits those who make over 40–thousand dollars a year but…

Plains Art Museum Offering Holiday Concerts at Noon

each day will feature a different musician

FARGO, ND — You can now enjoy a little entertainment on your lunch break at the Plains Art Museum. Every day at noon from now until December 14, the museum will have a concert featuring some of Fargo-Moorhead’s own musicians. Chef’s Table Catering will sell soups and salads at each concert. The Dave Ferreira Trio, NDSU’s Faculty Chamber Ensemble and Fargo-Moorhead…

Fargo School Superintendent Announces His Retirement

Dr. Schatz will finish out the 2017-2018 school year.

Fargo, ND — Fargo School Superintendent Dr. Jeffery Schatz will announce his retirement at tonight’s School Board meeting. AnnMarie Campbell, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, tells KVRR Local News Dr. Schatz will finish out the 2017-2018 school year. His retirement will be effective as of June 30, 2018. Dr. Schatz has been in K-12 education for 32 years. We’ll have more on…

Money Talks: Holiday Shopping Season

Our Christmas elf Paul Meyers brings us lots of investment-advice goodies to share.

He may have left his mustache at home, but Legacy Wealth Management’s Paul Meyers made it in to the KVRR Morning Show studios to sit down for a live interview with Emily Welker about how the holiday shopping season is going for both online and storefront businesses. Hear what the early returns portend for the future of the markets (hint:…

Former Fargo Police Officer’s Appeal Denied By Full City Commission

The Fargo Civil Service Commission Also Denied His Appeal In September

FARGO, ND — Former Fargo Police Officer David Boelke appealed his termination to the Fargo Civil Service Commission, but was denied.  His latest attempt was in front of the Fargo City Commission. The mayor says it wasn’t an easy decision. “Everybody wanted to very much make sure they thoughtfully talked about this termination and gave Dave Boelke a real opportunity…

Thomsen Homes Donates to Great Plains Food Bank

$48,000 check presented to Great Plains Food Bank to help with BackPack program

FARGO, N.D. — Thomsen Homes in Fargo is doing its part to make sure kids aren’t going hungry. The custom home builder company handed over a check of $48,000 to Great Plains Food Bank. Earlier this month, Thomsen Homes committed to giving $500 per house closing to go to the BackPack program. That money is enough to supply 100 backpacks…

Local Students Ring In the Holiday Season

First Grade Students at Washington Elementary School in Fargo Participate in The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign

FARGO, ND — First graders at Washington Elementary School are taking on the holidays by participating in the season of giving. Both before and after school, students will be ringing bells and collecting donations as part of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. The kettle will be set up in the school lobby now through December 19th. One of teachers…

Watch Out: A Reshipping Scam is Happening in the Metro

These websites are not only involving people in illegal activity but they are giving them false hope of employment

FARGO, ND — A recent reshipping scam has also come up in the metro that has put certain websites under suspicion. Individuals seeking a legitimate employment opportunity are getting wrapped up in a supply chain involving stolen merchandise, or merchandise paid for with stolen credit card information. These websites are not only involving people in illegal activity but they are…