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Jackie Do My Job: Golf Groundskeeper

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Learns What it Takes To Be a Groundskeeper at the Osgood Public Golf Course

All week long you’ve seen KVRR’s Jackie Kelly do different jobs throughout the area. The final job Jackie learned how to do was be a groundskeeper at the Osgood Public Golf Course in Fargo. Some of the tasks she did were clean up the golf balls on the course, roll the greens, and change out the holes. Categories: Business, Community, Local News,…

Horizon Middle School Students Remove Invasive Buckthorn

Seventh Grade Students Partnered Up With River Keepers, Fargo Park District, and the City of Fargo to Clean Up Invasive Buckthorn In Lindenwood Park

FARGO, ND — Horizon Middle School students put on some gloves and headed out into nature Friday. The seventh graders traveled to Lindenwood Park where they helped remove invasive buckthorn that arborists had cut down. Buckthorn is an invasive woody plant that grows along the forest and takes over the forest understory. The students worked with River Keepers, Fargo Park…

West Fargo Celebrates Arbor Day With All Things Trees

The City of West Fargo celebrated Arbor Day with a local elementary school

WEST FARGO, ND — The City of West Fargo couldn’t have asked for better spring weather as they took the afternoon to celebrate Arbor Day. A tree planting activity with third grade students from L.E Berger Elementary School was set up at West Fargo City Hall. The city also takes a moment to celebrate a long-time resident and plant a…

Anglers Prepping for Minnesota Fishing Opener

DNR officials say the Mississippi has catch rates similar to many of the state's best fishing lakes

MINNESOTA — Thousands of anglers are getting ready for the 70th annual Minnesota Fishing Opener which casts off tomorrow. Anglers in the state will be able to catch walleye, pike and trout. Governor Dayton will host the opener along the Mississippi River in the St. Cloud area, a first for that part of lakes country. DNR officials say the Mississippi…

Authorities Release Little Details Behind Death of California DAPL Protester

They're arranging to send his body back to family members in the Republic of Macedonia

MORTON COUNTY, ND — Authorities are releasing little details behind death of a California man who was found dead near the Cannon Ball River. Authorities say 35-year-old Damjan Nedelkovski of Glendale had alcohol in his system, but no drugs. They say Nedelkovski was a known DAPL protester. Morton County officials say his cell phone had no records since late October…

Magnolia’s Restaurant Closes in Downtown Fargo

They did not give a specific reason for closing down shop

FARGO, ND — A Downtown Fargo restaurant is closing their doors less than three months after opening. An announcement on Magnolia’s Facebook page says, “We are sorry that the restaurant is no longer open.” They did not give a specific reason for closing down shop. Magnolia’s was first opened by the owner of the popular Romo’s Tacos on February 15th….

Moorhead Police Ask for Public’s Help in Finding Missing Teen

If you have any information, please call the Red River Valley Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660 and ask for the on-duty Moorhead Police Supervisor

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding any information on a missing teen. Police said 17-year-old Sheyanne Butler was last seen at her home on April 16th. They say she ran away from home and may still be in the area or in the Grand Forks area. Police say they have looked…

Craig Cobb Sells Nome Property, Takes Back Reward Offer

Authorities said the fire was arson but have not made any arrests

NOME, ND — White supremacist Craig Cobb said he has sold his property in Nome, North Dakota back to its original owner. Cobb said he is also taking back the reward offered for information on the fire that destroyed the church earlier this year. Authorities said the fire was arson but have not made any arrests. Cobb is serving four…

Group Focused on Recalling Fargo Commissioner Piepkorn Backs Down

Piepkorn says he is ready to file a request for the 35-hundred names of everyone who signed the petition if it were filed

FARGO, ND — After months of gathering signatures on their petition to recall Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn, a spokesperson for the group of citizens says they are no longer filing. The spokesperson says the group is not confident about the validity of some of their signatures or if they had enough to file the petition. Commissioner Piepkorn has come…

Search for Missing Mandan Man Continues

Authorities from multiple departments are searching for the man

MANDAN, ND — Authorities are looking for a Mandan man who they say possibly drowned. The man was reported missing Wednesday night. His boat was found empty and idling in the Missouri River near the Fort Rice landing on Thursday. Authorities from multiple departments are searching for the man. Anyone with more info is asked to contact police. Categories: Community,…