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Choice Financial Teams Up with Hospice of the Red River Valley for Luau Fundraiser

With more than a thousand people showing up for pulled pork, a baked potato and pineapple, the staff think they will surpass the goal

June 27, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A local business helped raise over $100,000 for hospice care by going Hawaiian. Choice Financial is teaming up with Hospice of the Red River Valley to make lives better for people in the final stage of their life. Last time we checked in, the fifth annual luau lunch had a goal of raising $125,000. With more than…

Sen. Klobuchar Speaks Out Against Health Care Bill

The Republican health bill would make major cuts to Medicaid

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON D.C. — Another Democrat is speaking out against the GOP health care bill. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar said 32 percent of Minnesotans get treatment for opioid addiction through Medicaid. The Republican health bill would make major cuts to Medicaid. Sen. Klobuchar said the money is essential for the treatment of addiction. “Minnesota lost a favorite son to opioid addiction…

LIVE: CCRI’s SuperHero and SideKick Run

Helping Kids and Adults with Disabilities Live Full Lives

June 27, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Super Heroes are known for battling villains and breaking down barriers. For one Moorhead organization, the bad guy worth fighting is the idea that those with disabilities can’t live a full life. KVRR’s Shiina LoSciuto joins us live from CCRI’s annual Super Hero and Side Kick run. Categories: Business, Community, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing…

Cone Zone Alert: I-29 Southbound Lanes to Close Overnight

Flaggers will be present

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Overnight lane closures are coming to the 32nd Avenue South project at I-29 in Fargo. All southbound lanes will be closed under the bridge on Wednesday night and all northbound lanes will be closed on Thursday night. The closures will last from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday. Traffic…

Does North Dakota Have Too Many Colleges?

The state has seven, four-year colleges and four, two-year schools

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — A former Republican candidate for governor says North Dakota has too many colleges. State Rep. Rick Becker told the state Board of Higher Education that it’s time to look into ”re-purposing some of the campuses.” The state has seven, four-year colleges and four, two-year schools. Becker says the state determined the number of institutions at a…

No Pay Raises for North Dakota College Presidents for Third Year

THE DECISION APPLIES TO PRESIDENTS IN THE NORTH DAKOTA UNIVERSITY SYSTEMS EXCEPT FOR TWO DUE TO CONTRACTS

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota University System leaders and college presidents will go without pay raises for the third straight year. The state Board of Higher Education has voted to extend the contracts of eight of the 10 presidents through 2019 at their current salaries. The move did not apply to UND’s Mark Kennedy, whose contract was already valid through…

Destructive Japanese Beetles Back in North Dakota

It causes about $450 million in damage each year in the U.S.

June 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Japanese Beetles are back in North Dakota. The Agriculture Department says the Japanese beetle larvae were found in nursery stock. The beetles were found in several locations, including Bismarck, that received shipments from a Minneapolis-area supplier. The bug is an enemy to front yard flower beds, backyard vegetable gardens, farmers’ crops and even golf courses. An…

LIVE: Red River Market Kick Off For Season

Kickoff Party Set For June 27th; First Market Set For July 8th

June 27, 2017

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Simone Wai from the Red River Market joins Adam to talk about the upcoming season. The kickoff and member drive event kicks off the season on Tuesday, June 27h. The first market of the season will happen Saturday, July 8th. About 50 vendors are expected out each Saturday morning from July to October, selling locally-grown and made produce, bakery…

Resettlement Plans Put on Hold After Reinstatement of Travel Ban

People from six Muslim majority countries with no strong ties to the U.S. will not be allowed to enter

June 26, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — The Supreme Court has reinstated part of President Trump’s travel ban. People from six Muslim majority countries with no strong ties to the U.S. will not be allowed to enter. Refugee resettlement has been a topic of conversation in the Fargo-Moorhead area for years. Local groups are speaking up after the president is calling the court’s decision…

Fireworks Reminders for this Dry 4th of July

The do's and don'ts to pay attention to while handling fireworks this summer

June 26, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fireworks are great for family fun, but they can be dangerous when you don’t play by the rules. It’s the holiday where lighting off tons of fireworks and firecrackers throughout the night is widely acceptable. But when it comes to playing with fire, it’s dangerous on a number of levels. “I don’t think there’s a year that…